Weather windows matter. Planning a crossing from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale? Here's a perfect example of why understanding wind direction and timing is key. In this clip, we break down how a shift from north winds (bad) to southerlies (ideal) can make all the difference between rough seas and smooth sailing. 📍 From waiting it out to timing it right—this is what smart passage planning looks like. 🎥 Watch to see how we decided when to make our move. Your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

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We've been using DIY as a way to make exploring the world attainable for over ten years, and we are about to embark on our biggest challenge yet! Outfitting our 1965 Alberg 30 for full-time cruising! Join us as we find creative solutions to experience the big world from our small boat!

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FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559312643639 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svutopia/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/svutopia/ About the Utopia: The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia, built in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. Originally from Sturgeon Bay, you can now find Utopia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin! Dockside visitors can explore this beautifully crafted vessel, which was designed by Fred J. Peterson of Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and built in 1946. Utopia’s unique features include a steel double bottom for strength, wooden hull sides for warmth, and twin Detroit diesel engines. Visitors can marvel at her elegant lines, learn about her global circumnavigation, and appreciate the craftsmanship that has kept her sailing for decades. Utopia currently resides under the stewardship of the her new owners based in Manitowoc Wisconsin, where it continues to inspire curiosity and passion for the Great Lakes among learners of all ages.

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