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Philadelphia RowHome Magazine: Captain Gino Shares How To Live A Breezy Sailor Lifestyle

Philadelphia RowHome Magazine: Captain Gino Shares How To Live A Breezy Sailor Lifestyle

It’s not every day you get a surprise visit from a good friend on deck to swap inspiration on how to live an easier, breezier lifestyle. What’s more, is that it’s totally awesome when your friends have pretty cool jobs like my buddy Mark Casasanto, who happens to be a talented columnist for Philadelphia RowHome Magazine.

The day Mark joined me on my boat in Atlantic city happened to be in his…

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Why You Need To Visit These Albania's Secret Beaches

Why You Need To Visit These Albania’s Secret Beaches

There is a stunning coast that is a day’s sail form Greece. It’s a gorgeous winding coastline lined with white beaches. We are talking about Albania. The beaches of Albania are one of the Mediterranean’s best kept secrets. And, there is good reason. With, colorful villages at every turn, and bright turquoise waters, Albania beaches are absolutely a sailor’s paradise.

Ready for a sail down through…

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Home Sweet Boat: Awesome People Around The World Who Are Living And Traveling The World On Their Boat

Home Sweet Boat: Awesome People Around The World Who Are Living And Traveling The World On Their Boat

For many people, living on a boat is a lifelong dream. A fantasy at best. But, why should it have to be just a dream?

I write a lot about living on boats, because frankly, it’s awesome. And, soo doable. Want to learn how to live on a sailboat for $1,000 dollars or less?Also, doable. Want to give up your 9-5 an move on a sailboat full time? It’s possible.  All over the world, there are otherwise…

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To Visit: A Guide to The Most Beautiful Seaside Towns

To Visit: A Guide to The Most Beautiful Seaside Towns

Seaside towns really offer you the best of both worlds. What’s more, is that seaside towns let you enjoy the peace and quiet of the beach whilst also having the hustle and bustle of the nearby town.

The world certainly has some beautiful seaside towns. Stunning coastal sights that sit alongside an engaging town center where you can meet people, getting out for a little shopping, or just taking a…

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The Tree-Climbing Goats of Morocco: Watch These Awesome Goats in Action

The Tree-Climbing Goats of Morocco: Watch These Awesome Goats in Action

Money doesn’t grow on trees but apparently goats do. That’s because goats in Morocco’s Argan forest have an extraordinary skill. Blame it on Darwin theory, but these goats have developed an ability over time to climb trees.

Yes, you heard it right.  These cloven-hoofed goats of Morocco actually climb trees endemic to southwest Morocco in order to reach a yellowish flower which contains a fairly…

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FOUR ESSENTIAL THINGS YOU MAY NOT THINK TO PACK ON A WEEKEND SAILING TRIP

FOUR ESSENTIAL THINGS YOU MAY NOT THINK TO PACK ON A WEEKEND SAILING TRIP

It’s in the air and it’s almost spring. Thank the heavens! And, that’s because, it’s almost time for sailing season to begin.

I don’t know about you but, I have been freezing my A** off here in New Jersey. I am so ready for the summer to be here, like ASAP. In the mean time, I have been daydreaming about a few weekend sailing trips I will take. This time around however, I will make a list to be…

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Four Ways to Trick-Out your Jeep Wrangler

Four Ways to Trick-Out your Jeep Wrangler

The iconic roots of the Jeep Wrangler originated from the World War II Jeep. A powerful four-wheel-drive military vehicle, fabricated to marshal allied forces. With a robust a build, a reputation for being dependable, and almost impossible to break, the Jeep Wrangle became a lucrative option as both an on, and off-road vehicle. It wasn’t long after that the Wrangle wave took over.

Nowadays, it…

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Three Sensational Health Benefits of Sailing

Three Sensational Health Benefits of Sailing

Picture this: open water,  the ocean air, a light breeze feathering across your cheeks. All while you maneuver your sailboat through crystal-clear waters. Ah yes, while sailing is relaxing, it’s not what people think. In other words, whether you are the captain leading a crew, or just spending an afternoon on your sailboat, the constant pulling and hoisting of the sail to keep the boat in the…

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Three Awesome Houseboats You Will Find Floating Around The World

Three Awesome Houseboats You Will Find Floating Around The World

Living on a sailboat is what most of who tune into my blog each week dream of. But, have you ever thought about the perks of living on a houseboat? According to a few of my house-floaters it’s pretty damn cheap. Furthermore , if you hire a green architect, you won’t piss off mother nature. That’s because houseboats are considered one of the greenest options out there in terms of sustainability.…

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Catching Up With Tasha From TurftoSurf.com Part 3

Me: So what’s your plan for the next six months or so? Tasha: I’ve been kind of hiding from social media for the last six months. My husband and I split up so I’m renting a house in Tahoe for a year. I love the mountains here, and I love skiing… I have a friend who lives on Maui, Hawaii, and I’m starting a little coffee shop there with her, so I’ll be heading out there soon. I’m also in the…

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Catching Up With Tasha From TurftoSurf.com Part 2

Me: So going back to the Peace Corps time, was there something about the people that were around at that time that inspired you or was it just leaving and going somewhere else that inspired you to travel more extensively? Tasha: At the time, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was looking at what the people were doing around me, and it wasn’t anything I was inspired by. I was a creative writing…

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Forget Regular Tours, This is How to Travel (Tips From a Travel Jedi Master)

Forget Regular Tours, This is How to Travel (Tips From a Travel Jedi Master)

You probably only get to meet a travel master like this once in a lifetime. Derek has spent 18 years traveling the world, in nonstop motion. He’s visited 101 different countries across the planet, and shows no signs of stopping. He’s made sharing his experiences his life and his work, running WanderingEarl.com, and making it onto TIME Magazine’s Best Blogs list, into TheExpeditioner.com’s Top 5…

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Schooner that ran aground in Mystic River reaches Noank Shipyard

Schooner that ran aground in Mystic River reaches Noank Shipyard

Published June 19. 2017 9:05AM | Updated June 20. 2017 9:34PM By Lindsay Boyle   Day staff writer The schooner Alabama rests hard aground off Morgan Point in Noank Monday, June 19, 2017. The vessel ran aground around high tide on Sunday afternoon and the U.S. Coast Guard dispatched a small boat crew from the station in New London to remove the 17 passengers to shore. The 126-foot former pilot…

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How to Love Yourself

How to Love Yourself

Self-love is one of those things you probably regularly hear about but rarely really do. For some, it’s hard. For others, easy. Or perhaps you find it easy to love yourself when things are going well, and hate on yourself when things are not. In reality, self-love can be as easy as showering in the morning, preparing yourself a delicious meal, or lying on your bed listening to your favorite album…

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Make an Espresso with your Cell Phone

Make an Espresso with your Cell Phone

Finally , the invention ive been waiting for,………….drum-roll-please……………….An espresso making cell phone!!!       On the run and have no time to stop and order coffee? No worries, now you can make one while on the go , right from your cell phone!!!  A company in Europe named Mokase figured that everyone has a cell phone and everyone drinks espresso, so why dont we put these two together in a…

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Catamarans: History, Handling and Buying Them

Catamarans: History, Handling and Buying Them

Did you know that the word catamaran comes from Tamil term kattumarum, which means “logs tied together”? Within the sailing community, they’re also simply called “cats”. These double-hulled beauties are my favorite type of sailing vessel. There aren’t many of us cat lovers. But we like to think that our camaraderie and enthusiasm make up for that, at least to a large degree ;) A LITTLE HISTORY…