Following
are links to some of our favorite websites. We hope you find them interesting
and/or useful.
Boat Manufacturers & Brokers:
Cata-Lagoon
The
official website of Lagoon catamarans.
Catamaran
Co.
This is the yacht broker where we bought our boat. We used the Fort Lauderdale
branch. The Catamaran Company is also a new boat dealer for Lagoon. Contact the sales team of Brian Hermann (954) 993-4195 and Mike Carlson (954) 309-1255 if you are interested in purchasing a new or used catamaran. Be sure to tell them Buddy & Melissa sent you!
Fellow Cruisers' Websites:
BeBe
Bill & Judy' website which chronicles their life aboard Bebe, an Amel 2003 Super Maramou 2000
Gilana
Laura, Michael, and their daughter Liz sailed away from South Africa nine years ago aboard their custom built Van de Stadt 50'
Jus Dreaming
Adventures with Denny & Diane on their Lagoon 37
Ka'imi
Mike & Kim aboard their Vagabond 42
Neos
Roger and Sue aboard their Custom 48 catamaran
Scott Free
The log of the sailing vessel Scott Free, home of Scott Garren and Heather Shay
Second Wind
Ken & Roberta log their travels aboard their Lagoon 37
Seabird
Journey of Carol and Steven aboard their Nordhavn 6204
Te Moana
A fellow 380 Lagoon owner in Australia
Wildcat
Travels with Wildcat, a 380 Lagoon
Cruiser Support:
Chris Parker Weather Forecasting
Daily weather forecasting for Caribbean via SSB and/or e-mail.
Marine WiFi
"Where the Internet Gets Wet"
High powered wifi antenna systems for marine use.
Good Cat? Bad Cat?
What makes a catamaran well suited for long distance cruising with a good sized load aboard? What makes a boat suitable for extended stays aboard?
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Safety & Security Net
Crime statistics for various Caribbean islands and ports are cataloged.
WindGuru.com
Originally created to forecast weather for windsurfers and kitesurfers, but also great for sailors.
Sailrite
A source of instruction and materials for amateur sailmakers.
Skype
Make phone calls on the internet for free
Caribbean Compass
The Caribbean's Monthly Marine Magazine
Capt. Dr. Dave
Visit Captain Dr. Dave's website to purchase his books, 'Wilderness Veterinary Companion for Cruisers' and 'Pets on Board?'
Scuba Diving:
Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire's mission is to ensure the protection and recovery of Bonaire's sea turtle populations throughout their range. Be sure to click on the 'Turtle Tracking' link to track sea turtles equipped with satellite transmitters.
REEF
The Reef Environmental Education Foundation is a grass-roots organization that seeks to conserve marine ecosystems by educating, enlisting and enabling divers and other marine enthusiasts to become active ocean stewards and citizen scientists.
Underwater Adventures, LLC
Underwater Adventures, LLC, is owned and operated by Mark Smith and is managed by Suzanne Foret. They are the ultimate friendly professionals offering first-class, full service to scuba divers and those who want to undertake the sport for the first time. They offer instruction, scuba gear, spear fishing equipment, dive trips and everything for the scuba diving and spearfishing enthusiast.
Clay Coleman
Fellow Louisianan, lawyer, famed underwater photographer, and published author of The Certified Diver's Handbook.
Bonaire Shore Diving Made Easy
Susan Porter ’s book, Bonaire Shore Diving Made Easy, is THE guide to shore diving and snorkeling on Bonaire.
Vacation Getaways:
A House of Open Arms
Fabulous and affordable villa and cottage for rent on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Be sure to tell Catherine that Buddy & Melissa on Indigo Moon sent you.
Geography:
WorldAtlas.com
A great geographical source of information.
Google Earth
A 3-D interface to the planet
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