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Belize Yacht Charter; Sighting the Red Footed Booby
Red Footed Booby Bird Nesting
About 60 miles off of the coast of Belize, is Lighthouse Reef, with a bit of land called Half Moon Caye, which is one of the few homes in the world of the rare White Red Footed Booby. For any non-ornithologists a Booby is a species of bird. Lighthouse Reef also offers outstanding diving and snorkeling, notably the famous Blue Hole, however ashore on Half Moon Caye, is one of two known nesting spots for the White Red Footed Booby. Take a break between snorkeling or diving trips, and step ashore to follow the nature trail on Half Moon Caye that takes you right up in the trees near these very rare birds; rare because unlike most Red Footed Boobies which are a dull brown, these Boobies on Half Moon Caye are a bright white, which is seen only in one other location in the world on a small island near the island of Tobago. Read the rest of this entry »
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Belize Yacht Charter; Exploring the “Blue Hole”
Blue Hole, Belize
With three of the world’s know atolls, yacht chartering in Belize offers great coral reef snorkeling and diving, with the most notable dive location being the “Blue Hole”. Made famous by Jacques Cousteau, the Blue Hole is no less extraordinary then when Cousteau and his crew explored the depths, and declared this spot one of the “10 Best Scuba Diving Locations in the World” in 1971. This large underwater sinkhole was formed when the roof of an underwater cavern collapsed leaving a circular opening, just under the surface of the ocean over 980′ in diameter. Located in Lighthouse Reef, the Blue Hole is part of the larger Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, which is a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth visiting while on a yacht charter in Belize. Read the rest of this entry »
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Georgia’s Barrier Islands
Barrier Islands, Georgia
Sprinkled all along the Georgia coastline are the low lying Georgia Barrier Islands. The full list of these islands is extensive and includes from north to south, Tybee, Wassaw, Ossabaw, St. Catherines, Sapelo, Wolf, Little St. Simons, Sea, St. Simons, Jekyll, Little Cumberland, and Cumberland. Some of these islands are uninhabited jewels of nature, some are great remote get aways, and some hold their own as a resort island of distinction. But what they all do is form the barrier that protects the coast of Georgia in this area and as land masses are continually changing in size, and shape as the powerful forces of winds, ocean currents, waves, storms and tides make their mark. From wild horses to pirates, sea island cotton, gilded age resorts, and miles of beaches, these islands have had their place in history and are a great cruising location to explore and learn today. Read the rest of this entry »
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Savannah, Georgia; Visit by Charter Yacht
Armstrong House in Savannah, Georgia
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, Savannah, Georgia is a city steeped in history and the main port on the Savannah River. Agriculture was the mainstay of Georgia for centuries and all was exported out of the port of Savannah. In the 1800′s, Savannah was the busiest port in America. Exported goods started with indigo and silk, but soon switched to cotton, with Sea Island Cotton a specialty. Savannah, through trade, was a wealthy city in the 1700 – 1800′s, which showed in the buildings and lifestyles of its citizens. As a trade city with the importation of exotic goods from around the world, Savannah also became known as a center for culture and high style. Today the southern charm and hospitality of Savannah is internationally known, and Savannah is a “must see” port on a cruise of the south eastern coast of America. Read the rest of this entry »
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Charleston, South Carolina, Coastal Cruising
Molas; Fabric Artistry of the Kuna Indians in the San Blas Islands
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San Blas Anchorage
A relatively small group of over 300 islands and bits of land at the eastern entrance to the Panama Canal, the San Blas Islands are lived on and governed by the Kuna Indians, an indigenous people that have made these islands their home for centuries. Specific to this culture are the making of Molas, multi pieces of various colored fabrics sewn together with a pattern created by piercing through the various layers to different degrees, and then completed by intricate needlework. Read the rest of this entry »
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