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Chin Chin! Nothing sounds like celebration quite like the pop of a Champagne bottle or the crash of a bottle to launch a ship. Indeed, no romantic occasion is complete ? wedding, New Year?s Eve, or anniversary ? without uncorking a bottle of treasured Krug, Veuve Cliquot, or Dom Perignon, the hal... Apr. 11, 2006  Reads: 4,888  Replies: 1

Audi A8 L W12 The A8 L W12 is one of the finest automobiles Audi has ever produced, second only to stratosphere sedans like Bentley in styling, smoothness of ride, and power. Upscale? Please. There?s even an optional $1000 fridge in the back seat in the pass-through. As we cruised down the streets o... Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 5,373

Gadget Envy Tech gadgets and your lifestyle Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 4,778

Ask The Expert Everything But Water is your one-stop shop. We accommodate sizes 2-24, Maternity, Mastectomy, Long Torso, Cup-size separates, Cover-ups, Sandals and Sunglasses. Head to toe Everything But Water has you covered. Everything But Water?s trained certified fit specialists will help you find... Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 8,813

Makani Jon Jepson, veteran Hawaii sea captain, welcomes you to preview a truly thrilling sailing experience aboard Makani, Honolulu's newest luxury catamaran, whose technology and elegant amenities make her unique. Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 6,224  Replies: 1

Continental 80 The clean exterior styling of the new 42-knot, hardtop cruiser from CNM in Italy provides for an exciting charter boat on the Costa Smeralda this summer, reports Nick Jeffery Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 5,075

Top Tables What better way to experience a city than through its cuisine? Though the personal chef on your megayacht may disagree, a trip down the Atlantic coastline of the United States would not be complete without dinner stops along the way. Whether you?re looking for a classic haute cuisine e... Feb. 6, 2006  Reads: 5,327

Threshers Before Breakfast The long whip-like tail, large eye, silver sheen on its side, and the ease with which it glides through the water little well prepare you for your first thresher shark sighting. Feb. 5, 2006  Reads: 7,761

M/Y Starfire We invite you to spend seven days of luxurious relaxation aboard the magnificent Starfire. From the historic bay of Palermo, we will leisurely explore the enchantment of Sicily?s dramatic northern coastline. We will sail on to experience more remote Mediterranean islands, such as Ustic... Feb. 5, 2006  Reads: 10,129

The Cigar Smoker's Bible A captain can't navigate the seas without the aid of good charts. For the cigar aficionado, the best way to chart the course of his or her favorite pastime is with the aid of Perelman's Pocket Cyclopedia of Cigars. Now in its 12th year of publication with the current 2006 edition, writ... Feb. 5, 2006  Reads: 5,475

Emerald Bay at Great Exuma Island Discerning travelers who are seeking the flavor of The Bahamas but prefer their conch salad served to them in a private cabana by a secluded beach untouched by the masses may want to consider the newly developed Emerald Bay at Great Exuma Island. A destination unknown to the mainstream... Feb. 5, 2006  Reads: 7,688

Oysters and Ice Marco Shipyard in Seattle built Norseman as one of their highly successful and seaworthy crabbers. Designed to survive the North Pacific and Bering Sea, she was a seasoned veteran of the demanding winter crab fishery in far northern waters, but in 2004 was bought out of the fishery wit... Feb. 4, 2006  Reads: 8,684

Ocean Bound For your next charter, how about being swept the length of the deck by a 60-ft. wave, struggling to put a reef in the mainsail in a Force 9 gale and then enjoying your supper of a freeze dried meal before strapping yourself into your bunk for no more than three hours sleep at a time? I... Feb. 4, 2006  Reads: 6,336

GPS Back in 1957, US scientists tracking the first Russian satellite, Sputnik, noticed that they could use the Doppler effect to work out exactly how far away it was. Since they knew where they were they could use that information to work out where the satellite was, and from there it?s a ... Feb. 4, 2006  Reads: 7,535

Tall Ship Tales Tall, white, and beautiful! She has seduced a tall, dark, Norwegian captain. Fiords, adventure, camaraderie, and treasure islands (well maybe!) all await you when you set sail on the Sorlandet, the oldest functioning full-rigged tall ship in the world, captained by Jarle Flatebo. Feb. 4, 2006  Reads: 8,853

Off the Beaten Path Over 1,000 islands make up the Maldive Republic; they lie scattered, jewel-like in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean, grouped in atolls each surrounded by its own lagoon. Twenty-six of these coral atolls stretch down almost to the Equator. Below the surface sea life is staggeri... Feb. 4, 2006  Reads: 7,818  Replies: 1