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2024 - Europe

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We are both huge readers on Starry Horizons, and we read to entertain and to learn. Our bookshelf is limited, so we keep it full of the best reference books for cruisers. Maintenance, route planning, weather, and more!
Are you looking to document your adventures while sailing or cruising? Here's what we use to produce excellent quality photos and videos.
We've been making videos and sharing our photographs while cruising for seven years. Here's a look at some of the cameras and accessories we use to take these amazing shots!

Boat Gear & Outfitting

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World circumnavigators reveal the best places to charter a sailboat around the world; no matter the time of year or region. We discuss pros and cons, plus show you itineraries of our favorite places we've sailed to. OutChasingStars.com
These are the three most important knots for sailors that one should be able to do at a moment's notice. Make sure you know these three knots by heart. OutChasingStars.com

Catamarans & Sailing

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Our 3rd calendar year of full time travel has some amazing highlights - and is definitely our best year ever! Best of OutChasingStars.com
The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada is a beautiful drive, and very easy to do. There's plenty of hiking and stunning views. OutChasingStars.com
My best tips and tricks to read hundreds of books for free while traveling the world, including why you should buy a kindle. OutChasingStars.com

General Travel

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What is a coco de mer and where can you find them? Learn about this species endemic to the seychelles. #seychelles #travelseychelles #cocodemer #valleedemai
Seychelles is home to a variety of endemic species, many of which you can find during the wonderful hike in Valleé de Mai on Praslin. OutChasingStars.com #seychelles #travelseychelles #travelafrica
Learn about what we've affectionately named the butt nut and where you can find it in the Seychelles!

Africa

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While sailing the Chesapeake Bay, we visit the middle regions for several months. This area is the region between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. #sailing #chesapeakebay #chesapeake #sailingthechesapeakebay
We cruised the southern Chesapeake and then the upper Chesapeake, until finally, we made it to the middle! Despite our circuitous route, we explored more of this region than any other and had a blast doing it. #sailing #sailingthechesapeakebay #chesapeakebay
We spent five weeks sailing the Southern Chesapeake Bay! We made stops at Cape Charles, Norfolk, Hampton, Mobjack Bay, and Deltaville.

Americas

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Seafood and biking through the wineries are do-not-miss activities in this cute French coastal town. OutChasingStars.com
Out Chasing Stars Ile de Re, France in One Day - A Bike Tour - Out Chasing Stars
Out Chasing Stars Ile de Re, France in One Day - A Bike Tour - Out Chasing Stars

Europe

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Somes Island is a great escape from Wellington. It's just a short ferry ride to explore some of New Zealand's history and nature. #somesisland #newzealand
Planning a visit to Wellington, New Zealand? Here are our favorite things we did while visiting this windy city on the north island of New Zealand. #newzealand #wellington #wellingtonnz #tepapa #zealandia #somesisland #nzroadtrip
Auckland is an awesome city to visit...and nearly impossible to miss since it's the main airport. We start our five-week adventure in Auckland. OutChasingStars.com

New Zealand

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Based in Mooloolaba, we explore some of the hotspots around the Sunshine Coast of Australia: hiking, beaches, and seafood! OutChasingStars.com
Where to anchor and provision while cruising Lake Macquarie. Plus, meet some kangaroos! OutChasingStars.com
We spend some time cruising the Northern Gold Coast area, from Southport to the Coomera River to Jumpinpin. OutChasingStars.com

Australia

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Dominica is one of the more rugged islands to cruise in the West Indies, but it's well worth a stop for the natural beauty. OutChasingStars.com
We had to move quickly while cruising Carriacou in Grenada, but it's a beautiful place, and one we hope the visit again. OutChasingStars.com
If you have a day in Soufrière, Saint Lucia, luxuriate in springs, see a waterfall, and hike to view the stunning Pitons mountains! OutChasingStars.com

Caribbean

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We went to the Annapolis Boat Show to shop for a boat. Here's what we learned, and how you can make your trip to the boat show successful! OutChasingStars.com
Every sailor and cruiser should have these reference book aboard their boat.
Sometimes picking up a mooring ball is the best option. Learn when you should pick one up and how to do it safely. OutChasingStars.com

Boating

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French Polynesia is one of the most amazing places to sail in the world. We spent ninety days cruising the islands, and here are our favorite places. #sailing #sailfrenchpolynesia #polynesia #frenchpolynesia #tahiti #moorea #borabora #fakarava #tuamotus #marquesas
French Polynesia includes Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and many other fantastic islands to visit. We spent three months in the islands, and here are our favorite stops. #frenchpolynesia #polynesia
French Polynesia is one of our favorite places. We spent three months traveling through the islands and have ten favorite, don't miss places! #frenchpolynesia #borabora #raiatea #tahiti #moorea #southpacific #polynesia

South Pacific

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We spend a week in Satun, Thailand, eating out every night at the six top restaurants and getting introduced to the local dishes. OutChasingStars.com
Seeing the wild orangutans near the Camp Leakey research facility in Borneo was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We booked a 2-night klotok tour in Kumai, on the Indonesian side of Borneo. OutChasingStars.com
Here are five amazing things to do while visiting Phuket, Thailand. Plus, a one-week itinerary to make the best of your stay. OutChasingStars.com

Asia

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