What the End of Hurricane Season Means for Yacht Owners
The calendar is winding down, but the work is not. A calm, practical look at post-season inspection and how to plan for next year while the weather is quiet.
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Captain JC — Juan Carlos Castro II — commands superyachts of 100 feet and beyond. He brings the discipline of large-yacht operations to every owner, guest and student he works with.
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From the Captain’s Log
Why Your Bilge Pump Keeps Cycling, and What to Check First
A bilge pump that starts and stops on its own is telling you something. Here is how I work out whether it is harmless, annoying or urgent, in the order I would check it.
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What Yacht Owners Ask Me Most Before Hiring a Captain
The questions I hear most often from owners considering a captain, answered plainly, plus an invitation to share your own story.
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