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Are you bouncing back and forth on confused seas? Does your internal compass swing wildly around? Dr. Lucy Loveboat can help calm your troubled waters. Here’s a recent exchange of letters between the eminent counselor and a bachelorette in Annapolis. Dear Doctor Loveboat
I met this guy at a meet-up, one of those dating
deals where you spend two minutes talking with 20 different men. I found
myself face to face with this really good-looking, tanned, healthy,
smiling, smart, vibrant guy. I asked him what he liked to do. He told me
he liked to cruise on his boat. I’m not a boater. What should I do?
Dear Anxious (Don’t be.) I call your attention to an online survey of 542 boat owners and 536 non-boat owners by Impulse Research Corporation of Los Angeles. The findings show that the boat owners reported higher levels of satisfaction in marriage and romance than non-boaters. Not only that, Anxious in Annapolis, but boat owners more than others rated their overall well-being, health, work, leisure, sleep and finances as “very good” or “excellent.” That’s not all. Another study of 1004 parents asked them about the health and happiness of their children. National Marine Manufacturers Association, which also commissioned this survey, reported that the kids who boat are healthier than their non-boating kids physically and psychologically. They are more outgoing, more optimistic, more self-confident, more likely to be better team players and more likely to be leaders among their peer group. The research also shows that boating kids are more likely to do household chores and help with cooking. They have more interests, participating regularly in eight activities compared to only four for non-boating kids. Another family bonus: boating children spend more quality time with parents, even in non-boating months. Go for it, Anxious. You’re going to get to see an exciting side of life and perhaps a braver side of yourself. As your family grows and goes boating together, you’ll see your progeny absorb just the right mixtures of independence and discipline, courage and caution, brains and brawn. Boating does that to its people, the young and the not-so-young. Safe boating teaches kids to do what Mom and Dad say. Boating with kids teaches Mom and Dad how to have fun like kids. Living on a boat teaches us to leave our Game Boys and laptops at home. Living aboard teaches us to get along and to enjoy each other’s company and special differences. You’ll get to see your five-year-old excitedly watching a crab crawl across the sand. Is that not a mutually-exhilarating experience for mother and child? You’ll smile inside when you watch that little kid with muscles lower the anchor. You’ll shed a proud mother’s tear when you overhear your confident pre-teen on the marine radio asking the dockmaster about a slip for the night. You’ll be onboard when your teenager flawlessly puts your vessel into a tight slip or carries out his or her responsibilities during a bad situation on the water. To paraphrase the credit card commercial, the experiences of boating are priceless. I’d say, priceless in two ways. One, your children learn and hone the skills of life. And, two, you get to see them grow into responsible, happy citizens. Good luck to you, Anxious in Annapolis. Luck, yes, because none of these good things are guaranteed. You’ll still have to work at it. Yes, of course, of course; you should go on a few dates. But if you decide to marry this man and join the crusing lifestyle, you can take some comfort in the favorable odds that boating gives you.
“Your operation is first rate. We cared for your vessel as if it were ours. All [services] have always been above our expectations. After chartering with your organization last year we did not feel the need to shop around. [You are] a very honest, client driven organization.”
Greg & Carole from Ohio
Dear Barb, Thank you for a very successful and satisfying second sailing course. Capt. Don, the Wind Song, & beautiful Charlotte Harbor made sailing a very enjoyable experience. I look forward to our next course in a couple of weeks.
Paula H.
Southwest Florida Yachts and the Florida Sailing & Cruising School were featured in the following publications:
We hope you have a chance to pick up a copy of these magazines or go online and subscribe to these great publications! ...Top of Page
Hundreds of books are available to us about how to be better boaters. But in my book even the very best nautical tome, Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, places a distant second to learning on the vessel with the help of an experienced captain. Speaking as the proprietor of a live-aboard yacht school – Okay, twist my arm: Florida Sailing & Cruising School – this kind of learning operates on at least three levels. You’re seeing it. You’re doing it. You’re having fun. Compare that to burning the midnight oil to cram for the final. The old saw is true: Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand. more... ...Top of Page 20th Anniversary Sail-A-Bration Extended to Nov. 1, 2005
Good News!! Our Sale has been extended to November 1st! And there’s more good news. For August, September and October, the 20% OFF APPLIES TO CHARTERS OF 3 DAYS OR LONGER! Now you can plan that great summer or fall weekend getaway and save 20%, too!
Call to reserve your charter or class dates today! 1-800-262-7939 http://www.swfyachts.com/webpages/whats_new.htm ...Top of Page
Mark your calendar, pack your
sea bag and set off on a sail or power cruising adventure during some of
the most
When people ask us what is our favorite time of year, we quickly reply – “Summer!” We love summer in Southwest Florida! ...Top of Page
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Featured in Three Marine 
IF
IT’S 
MAY,
JUNE and JULY- Three Beautiful Cruising
beautiful
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FOR SALE
FEATURED BOAT OF THE MONTH:
KROGEN 42 TRAWLER
YACHT – Price
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FOR SALE
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| Krogen 42’ | 1986 | $245,000 | Single Diesel w/BT |
| Grand Banks 42’ Classic | 1980 | $189,000 | Twin Ford Lehman Dsls |
| Krogen 36’ Manatee | 1989 | $159,000 | Single Volvo Diesel w/BT |
| Grand Banks 32’ Sedan | 1979 | $85,000 | Single Ford Lehman Dsl |
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| Beneteau Oceanis 321 | 1996 | $73,000 | Yanmar Diesel |
FOR COMPLETE SPECS AND
PHOTOS ON ANY OF THESE YACHTS GO TO
http://www.swfyachtsales.com OR CALL US AT 800-262-7939 OR
239-656-1339.
WE NEED LISTINGS, TOO!
If you have a boat to sell, let the professionals at Southwest Florida
Yachts assist you!
We can help you sell your boat or find the boat of your dreams.
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YACHT SALESMAN WANTED
We have an immediate opening for a yacht salesman to join our professional yacht brokerage team. Sail and power boat handling and maintenance experience a must. Background in general business, marketing, or finance preferred. This is a commission-only, contracted sales position. WANTED: One energetic, proven sales person to join our expanding yacht brokerage office. Complete office and support provided. For more information call Vic Hansen at 239.656.1339 or E-mail Resume to Barbara Hansen.
SAIL
OR CRUISE INTO WINTER AND SAVE!
Announcing . . . 10% OFF ALL CHARTERS!
10% off all charters of 3-days or longer beginning November 1, 2005!
Charter a sail or power yacht for a long weekend or a week-long cruise and take 10% off the regular charter rate during the 2005-2006 season!
Reserve your dates soon! The winter months, especially holidays, fill up quickly. Book the boat of your dreams today! ...Top of Page
Check
out our websites!
For complete charter, school, and yacht
sales information, try our websites:
www.swfyachts.com
www.flsailandcruiseschool.com
www.swfyachtsales.com
You will find complete charter and class rates, specs on all the boats,
copies of many newspaper and magazine articles about our company, the
latest news, boats for sale, and special offers!
SFY offers free video on VHS or CD-ROM!
For a copy of our free
video, "Sailing and Cruising- Passport to Excellence" give us a call at
800-262-7939 or visit our Website and click on the video request form!
Watch our video and you will see why we love beautiful Southwest Florida!
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For more information on charters, classes, charter yacht ownership, or brokerage yachts for sale, please call us at 1-800-262-7939 or 239-656-1339. E-mail: SWFYachts@aol.com
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