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Slow Ride Across the Okeechobee Waterway – St Lucie Lock Reopens Soon

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Old news that matters. So you wanted to take a slow ride across the Okeechobee Waterway while cruising through Florida. Well, just in case you missed it, the Okeechobee Waterway St Lucie Lock reopens soon. […]

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Bugged By Bugs Aboard?

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Has your boat ever been attacked by flying pests? We cruised for 20++ years and never really had issues with bugs aboard a boat. Except….in the Chesapeake Bay where we encountered hideous LSD (Land Sh#% […]

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Look Under The Hood (or Know what’s wrong with your boat under the Engine Hatch)

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Look under the hood. That’s what your Dad always said. If you have a problem, look under the hood to see what is not running right. Your engine room hatch is your boat’s hood…figuratively speaking […]

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Reporting in for a First Trip On their Own

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New Adventures on  Kadey Krogen 48 Whaleback We appreciate our students sharing their testimonials after training with Captain Chris! Reporting In Chris and Alyse, Hope this email finds you both in good health and spirits…. […]

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Ask Captain Chris to Help Preview Your Dream Boat

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Let Us Preview Your Dream Boat…FIRST As a career Captain and Training Coach, Captain Chris offers many different services. We can help preview your dream boat online or in-person. Stick around, read further, look carefully […]

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A Little More About Diesel Fuel Filtration

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A Little More About Diesel Fuel Filtration There are many simple things to learn about diesel fuel filtration. If you are starting out or just want to understand more, we get it! Everyone jabbers on […]

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April Cruising 101 FUNdamentals- No fooling!

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Join us at an IN-PERSON Ask Captain Chris seminar- Friday & Saturday April 1 & 2, 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn everything you need to know before you go…cruising! If […]

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April Fools will miss our April Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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April Fools will miss out! Join us in Vero Beach Florida on Monday and Tuesday April 4 & 5, 2022 for our two-day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems. Optional Boatyard Tour before class begins – […]

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March Cruising 101 FUNdamentals Seminar

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Join us at an IN-PERSON Ask Captain Chris seminar- Friday & Saturday March 25/26, 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn everything you need to know before you go…cruising! If you have […]

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    Boat selection, operation techniques including docking, locking and anchoring are just a few of the many terrific topics included in our video training series. Each episode can help the novice or seasoned boater become a more confident cruiser. […]

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