Newsletter

Happy Cruising in 2010!

What an exciting year of cruising plans with Captain Chris Yacht Services and January is chock full of great ideas! We hope you’ll join us at one of the many events here in Florida or maybe you’ll schedule a private training event of your own? […]

Delivery

Kadey Krogen 48 Delivered from Taiwan to Your Marina

As we arrived at commercial pier number 25 in Port Everglades we count 6 yachts… and our Kadey Krogen is the smallest at 48 feet. We feel lucky that we are scheduled to be the second yacht and number one is all ready to be hoisted up and over the side. Unlike unloading a sack of potatoes, there is a real skill and plan needed to expertly launch a fine yacht from this grimy freighter. We are about to learn the one NEW hitch in our usual plan… […]

Owner Training

BUILDING CRUISING CONFIDENCE AS A COUPLE aboard a Kadey Krogen 44

This couples-oriented day on the water offers tricks and tips on boat handling with an emphasis on team work. The husband and wife team of Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell will teach you how to formulate a plan and effectively communicate together while cruising. Each couple is given the opportunity to be both the ‘captain’ and ‘first mate” before switching roles.Training aboard includes: […]

Galley Recipes

Gulfstar Gazpacho

This recipe makes a lot so have a large rubbermaid container with a lid or 2 pitchers to store it in. Trust me, you’ll want to make this much so you can serve your guests and still have leftovers. It’s a bit messy but no cooking is involved! […]