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9-Day Sailing Routes in Greece: Kalamata to Piraeus Itinerary
A practical 9‑day coastal itinerary from Kalamata to Piraeus covering ~190–200 NM, daily legs with nautical miles and times, recommended marinas/anchorages and provisioning notes.
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Spectator Sailing Guide: Yacht Chartering for Ironman Events in Kona
Practical checklist and routeable plan for chartering a yacht to watch the Ironman World Championship in Kailua‑Kona: mooring choices, the USCG 100‑yard buffer, shore transfers, crew and insurance notes.
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Top Côte d'Azur Anchorages: Quiet Bays & Practical Tips
A practical, location-by-location guide to the best Côte d'Azur anchorages for yachts — GPS, depths, seabed, shelter, mooring rules and how to avoid Posidonia damage.
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Guide to Anchorage School District for Families in Anchorage, AK
Practical, step‑by‑step guidance for families living aboard or short‑staying in Anchorage with school‑age children — moorage, commutes, childcare and enrollment essentials.
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Sailing Routes Map: Your Guide to Passage Planning
A sailing routes map shows common tracks, hazards, currents and anchoring options; use it to measure legs, estimate daily miles and pick safe overnight stops for your passage plan.
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Sailing Guide 1–99: Mastering Bareboat Charters in Greece
A stepwise bareboat skill ladder plus four one‑week itineraries for the Ionian and Saronic Gulfs, with onboard drills, marina notes and the paperwork that actually matters.
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Best Anchorages in Grenada: Sheltered Bays & Snorkel Cays
A practical, route-ready guide to Grenada anchorages for yacht charterers — GPS for each bay, mooring and provisioning options, clearance steps and volcanic-safety guidance.
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Best Anchorage Hotels on the Amalfi Coast and Capri
Practical guide to the best anchorages on the Amalfi Coast and Capri that put boutique hotels within a dinghy hop or short walk of your tender landing, with mooring, transfer and late‑arrival advice.
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14-Day Sailing Itinerary Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik
A practical, day-by-day 14‑day sailing itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik with distances, estimated transit times, primary and backup anchorages, service notes and difficulty assessments.
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Phuket Tides & Currents: Safe Yacht Charter from Ao Po to Phi Phi
Clear, practical guidance on Phuket tides and tidal currents so you can plan safe passages and tender landings from Ao Po Grand Marina to the Phi Phi islands.
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10 Best Day Sails in the BVI: Routes, Snorkels & Beach Stops
Ten practical, single-day sailing routes in the British Virgin Islands with start points, snorkeling highlights, typical mooring costs in EUR, and local dining/amenity notes.
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Best Anchorage Alaska Restaurants: Dining from Homer to Sitka
A cruiser's guide to sheltered anchorages between Homer and Sitka that reliably put you ashore at a proper restaurant, with mooring details, dinghy times and seasonal notes.
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