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Fall is in full swing and our schedule is popping. Don’t miss out on a winter trawler training trip aboard Sandy Hook. Check your calendar and email or call us today! 772-205-1859
Transport- Heard of Muddy Waters? Not the musician but the Kadey Krogen 48 North Sea…To see photos of this trawler offload coming from the Pacific North West to Florida by ship….. click here.
Training – This father and son have lots of fun…… See why.
Three days aboard Sandy Hook – This couple from VA met us at TrawlerFest Baltimore wanting to learn about the cruising lifestyle. Look at them living the dream…
Tennessee River to the Bahamas- We’ve just returned from Rogersville Alabama where almost 250 loopers or cruiser-wanna-bes meet, learn, party then move on down the Tennessee River on the Great Circle Route. Captain Chris Yacht Services took a virtual trip and presented BAHAMAS BOUND: DESTINATION ABACOS. Here are some photos of this great gathering. We are REALLY Bahamas Bound on a KK58 sometime next week. We will wait until the Gulf Stream lays down after Tomas passes.
Keepin’ it working with Captain Chris
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Easy as 1-2-3 It’s a well charged battery! – Don’t be caught without your MOJO. Battery power makes us happy cruisers when everything is fully charged. Here are a few pointers for easy battery maintenance.
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Circuit Breakers and Fuses – Did you know that every electrical item has a dedicated fuse to protect that item? Just because you see the circuit breaker you may not see the fuse or even have a clue where it is located. Here are a few tricks to help you follow the current path.
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Diving on the Oil Rigs with the Associated Press– Thanks to Chris’s sister Cindy for these terrific photos of the artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. Things are looking better.
Hurry Home Hurricane Season – No, we don’t mean hurry to OUR home…just go away and don’t come back! Hurricane Richard wallowed around in the Caribbean and then Sharey, now we watch Tomas growing into something powerful. Really? Hurricanes from Africa THIS time of year? And a “T” storm? We’re in the home stretch of another busy tropical season so Contact us if we can help with your Hurricane preparation plans.
IT’S EASY TO LIVE THE DREAM WITH CAPTAIN CHRIS YACHT SERVICES!! December has only ONE open week still available for training charters. Imagine you and your favorite Mate living aboard while learning all about the cruising lifestyle. Think about a trip to Florida this winter and JOIN US aboard SANDY HOOK – our 44 foot training trawler.
Captains’ Calendar
- December 3, 4 & 11, 2010 The Vero Beach, Stuart and Fort Pierce Christmas Boat Parades.
- January 25-26, 2011 TrawlerFest University PMU has recommissioned itself as TrawlerFest U! Captains Alyse and Chris present Building Cruising Confidence as a Couple. In this hands-on class we teach tricks and tips for just 4 couples who want to improve their teamwork skills while having fun aboard a beautiful trawler. Registration opened in November and sells out fast. Don’t miss the boat…okay, that was a groaner.
- January 27-29, 2011 TrawlerFest- Fort Lauderdale – Imagine what you will be doing in late January. Shoveling Snow? Wearing parkas? How about coming to Florida and spending time with us, getting ready to be Bahamas Bound: Destination Abacos and learning about Changing Your Seawater Impeller/Diesel Fuel Filter…warm your frost bitten tootsies in the sunshine state. Register for these and many other terrific topics at www.Trawlerfest.com.
- February 17-20, 2011 Miami Boat Show
- February 26, 2011 LAST SPACE SHUTTLE Endeavor Cape Canaveral FL. This is the final Space Shuttle Launch EVER and You can witness this historic event from the deck of Sandy Hook. Let us know if you want to be aboard with us.
- Wintertime in Florida. Trawler training with us aboard our 44 foot SANDY HOOK and you’ll Live the Dream while learning all about the cruising lifestyle. 772-205-1859 or email us now!
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