Bluewater Blog
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March 28, 2024 8On March 16, Cody Pisut, 26, was involved in a serious scooter accident in St. Thomas, which left him in critical condition. Pisut, first mate on board....
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March 21, 2024 3711America’s Great Loop circles over 6000 miles of the U.S. east coast and whether you fly a white or gold burgee a detailed and up to date guide is invaluable. L....
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March 08, 2024 147Southern boating is a popular pastime that draws cruisers from Florida to Virginia along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway. Stretching for over 1,000....
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March 04, 2024 510The Mediterranean cruising season is in full swing with boats flocking to the crystal clear waters of Europe's southern coast. Just in time for this summer....
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February 13, 2024 2020With over 700 islands to explore and navigate through, it’s no wonder most Bahamas guides are updated annually in order to make sure cruisers and yachts c....
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January 03, 2024 2915Getting away and island hopping the Caribbean is a necessity in 2024. Bluewater Books & Charts prides itself on providing mariners with the latest and....
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November 02, 2023 457CMOR has released updates to their Bahamas and South Florida regions. The high-resolution bathymetry data is incredibly accurate and it's now available....
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October 24, 2023 805Are you confused about upgrading to Timezero Version 5? Contact Bluewater Books & Charts, the top destination for Timezero sales and support. We will build....
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October 11, 2023 30Going to FLIBS? Bluewater is opening early before the show to allow you some shopping time before you head down the street to West Marine, who is providing....
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September 21, 2023 44When he owned Rybovich, Triton co-publisher Jim Bronstien got to know Jimmy Buffett, who died September 1 at age 76. Here, Jim recalls adventures, laughs....
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September 10, 2023 216The Ocean Globe Race is an 8 month long expedition around the world that does not allow the use of computers, satellites, or GPS. Instead, sailors must....
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September 01, 2023 848Each Fall, many boaters make the annual migration from the northeast to warmer climates in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean for the Winter. Whether....
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August 15, 2023 255In 1961, Robert E. White Instrument Services, grew out of his family’s company and today maintains the family tradition in the repair, service, and calibration o....
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August 04, 2023 32In honor of their 233rd birthday, let us take a moment to recognize the outstanding men and women of the United States Coast Guard who have served, and....
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July 26, 2023 51NOAA has created a new, alternative system, to allow users to create their own chart based on custom coverage, scale, and features. These are called, NOAA....
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July 10, 2023 75The Bahamas is celebrating 50 years of independence! Beginning as a British colony, The Bahamas has evolved into a prosperous and diverse Caribbean nation....
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June 20, 2023 142
Today is officially the longest day of the year - the Summer Solstice! We can look forward to a full 17 hours and 14 minutes of sunlight! It's the perfect....
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June 07, 2023 102World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and....
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April 10, 2023 405Canada has been locked down or riddled with strict regulations to foreign vessels since March 2020. But this summer cruising season, boaters can finally....
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March 30, 2023 603It's never too late to start planning for the much awaited voyage north up the Atlantic and ICW. We have listed our top recommended chartbooks and guides....