<![CDATA[NAUTI⚓STYLES - Nauti Blog]]>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:14:18 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[POWER VS SAIL: Which Catamaran is right for YOU?]]>Sun, 28 May 2023 07:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/power-vs-sail-which-catamaran-is-right-for-youThe Power Cat VS. the Sailing Cat, a classic rivalry! Join us as we dive straight into the pros of power versus the pros of sailing.
The Power Cat:
Stability, speed, and the capacity to host a spacious exterior, the power cat is recommended for destination-based travel. You’ll be able to outrun a storm or the clock and keep a smooth feel throughout the journey. Here is our list of the top five pros of POWER and SAIL:
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Pros of Power:
  1. No mast = more open space in the salon: Eliminating the mast gives you much more flexibility on designing the layout of your vessel.
  2. It’s faster: Sometimes bigger is better, and in this case, the power cat’s larger motors result in increased speeds. Not only does the higher speed capacity allow you to outrun storms (which can be impossible on a sailing cat) you also reap the benefit of being able to smoothly glide over large waves, deterring sea sickness. On a simpler note, it can get you to destinations quicker when you are on a limited time frame.
  3. Solid floor-deck: Into outdoor lounging? If so, on the power cat you will have more usable exterior space, which leaves room for more outdoor furniture.
  4. It has a bigger flybridge: Speaking of additional space, the power cat also hosts a larger flybridge, creating more room for a sitting area or additional storage.
  5. No maintenance on the sails & rigs: Last but certainly not least, sailing in many ways is like a full-time job, and power cats have the ability to alleviate a lot of that work.

Pros of Sailing:
Enjoy the sound of wind and waves and breathe in untainted air as you sail around the world unbound by time. Through a sailing lens, the beauty really lies in the process, the destination is just an added bonus. If you’re into the journey and have time on your side, the sailing cat may be your perfect fit. Here is our list of five sailing pros!
  1. It uses less fuel: The engines on a sailing cat are smaller, and you also have the option of using no engine at all. With a sailing cat, there really are no limits: the lack of dependency on fuel provides unlimited range – if both engines go out (although it’s unlikely) you always have an emergency backup option.
  2. You have the ability to move silently: Cut off the engines and sail as you move silently through the water, listening to the unhindered sound of the wind and waves! An added perk – you also lost the smell of fumes while you sail.
  3. It’s more economical: Not only is a sailing cat cheaper to buy, it is also the engines are cheaper to maintain thanks to the smaller motors and decreased mechanical labor.
  4. You can add solar panels to the mast: There’s plenty of space that can be utilized to generate clean energy.
  5. You can sail the world more economically: tying back to less fuel and maintenance, one of the biggest perks of a sailing cat is being able to sail the world at a much lower cost!
​In our case, we have enough love to go around for both power and sailing cats! It really boils down to which better fits your needs and preferences. Do you have a power or sailing cat, or are you someone who is torn between the two? Let us know in the comments!
Ahoy,
V
]]><![CDATA[The PBIBS Windward VIP Experience – Was it Worth It?]]>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/the-pbibs-windward-vip-experience-was-it-worth-itAs a repeat boat show attendee, you may have looked over the VIP pass option a time or two and wondered, is it really worth it? This year, we set out to try Palm Beach International Boat Show Windward VIP experience with the goal of weighing in on this question with the undecided purchaser in mind. Ready for an honest take? Keep reading!
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For us, a typical day at the boat show means a lot of walking, plenty of talking, and a ton of time spent in the sun. For those of you that can relate, entering the VIP lounge will feel like an air-conditioned oasis. There were a lot of advantages to having this access. Here are our top three takeaways!
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1. The Food
We stopped by for lunch, in need of something quick and refreshing. The Windward VIP catering did not disappoint! From vibrant multicolored salads to seafood dishes to barbecue and Vietnamese Bao Buns to a table of hummus, olives, and breads, they really went out of their way to appeal to all palates.
Fun fact? Rico says the barbecue sauce was the best he’s had in his life! Having access to the VIP refreshments saved us so much time and was also enjoyable.
2. The Ambiance
As you probably already know, here at NautiStyles Good Vibes & Music are key. The VIP playlist was DJ Rico approved as it was upbeat and the perfect volume to enjoy the vibe without interfering with conversation! The venue offered both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor patio was covered and kept cool with fans and dehumidifying machines. The staff was also exceptionally accommodating, handing out complimentary cocktail samplers and ensuring everything was smooth sailing.
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3) The Convenience
Arguably the most beneficial piece of the VIP experience was the pure convenience. It is the factor that pushes it from the category of being a “nice perk” into being qualified as totally worth it!
Let’s face it, when you spend a lot of time at the boat show, having access to AC, real bathrooms, fruit infused water, coffee, tea and meals makes a massive difference. With it being located right in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle of the show, we always got what we needed even when we were rushing to connect with contacts or film the next scheduled yacht tour.
So, there you have it… our honest take is, the PBIBS Windward VIP experience is officially NautiStyles approved, especially for those who plan to spend long periods of time at the show!
Did YOU attend the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and if so, did you try out the VIP experience? Share your feedback in the comments below!
Ahoy,
-V
]]><![CDATA[The top 3 things we are looking forward to at 2023 PBIBS]]>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:01:47 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/the-top-3-things-we-are-looking-forward-to-at-2023-pbibsOur cameras and microphones are charged and our yacht tour schedule is set for the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show! From center consoles to mega yachts and everything in between, there will be more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories to explore at the 4-day event.
Want the inside scoop on what we’re looking forward to this year? Here are three behind-the-scenes moments we can’t wait to share with you before the show begins!

1. Is taking the Brightline to-and-from Miami worth it? We’re about to find out!

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Dodging Miami traffic, enjoying refreshments, Wi-Fi, a lounge area and being able to work while making the commute from Miami to West Palm Beach is an option? Sign us up!
Although we’ve never taken the Brightline before, there’s a first time for everything, and on paper the option seemed to make the most sense until… I realized I booked the wrong day. ☹ Making last minute adjustments to our team’s itinerary was racking up a bill that made us question if we should have just booked a hotel instead!
Right as I was about to click purchase, I noticed a feature that immediately turned our frowns upside down… the friends and family pass! At no additional cost, you can pre-purchase 12 trips for a locked-in price, which saved us just under $1,000. It also provided us more flexibility on what times we could select. Pro-tip, look into their specialty passes before booking your trip, it can really make a difference!
We chose to go with premium tickets which provides access to the premium lounge and includes complimentary snacks and beverages. Cheers to lounging and working instead of driving through traffic and struggling to find parking!

2. Checking out the PBIBS VIP Experience
Part of our tour of the Palm Beach Boat Show this year will include VIP passes. Although boat shows are action packed for our team, we’ll be sure to grab some behind the scenes shots to share the experience and maybe even help you to decide if the VIP experience is something you’d like to try out next year!
Join us behind the red ropes on a virtual tour of the Windward VIP Club: we’ll take a look at the luxury sponsorship activations and give you a snapshot of their spread of gourmet dishes! ​

3. Last but certainly not least – we are ALWAYS excited to run into subscribers like you!​
At every show, we love running into subscribers of the channels that stop to say hello. If you happen to see us this week, don’t be shy, say hi! 😉 Whether it’s snapping a photo together or pausing for some yacht talk during walks between shoots, it’s always so much fun to meet face to face.
Have you tried the Brightline? How about the PBIBS VIP experience? Tell us about it below in the comments!
Ahoy, 
​V
]]><![CDATA[HAS DJ RICO ROX LOST HIS MIND?!]]>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/has-dj-rico-rox-lost-his-mindand his NBBL is coming true...
This is story of Rico chasing his Dreams and getting ​his NBBL fulfilled, and me just coming along for the ride and well, for the Pasta 😝  and maybe some unavoidable shopping was involved 😂🙈
V
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]]><![CDATA[FINALLY! WE REVEAL OUR NEW YACHT - HOME...]]>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/finally-we-reveal-our-new-yacht-homeThere is not much more to say... FINALLY! TODAY WE REVEAL what OUR NEW YACHT - HOME is... while showing you around Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. We are so excited! We can not wait to read your comments... did you guess it right?
]]><![CDATA[We have some BIG NEWS!]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/we-have-some-big-newsOk, It's happening... HERE WE GO... OUR FUTURE UPDATE is here! I know you have been patiently (and some of you impatiently 😝🙈) waiting to find out what our next Move is. We are spilling the beans and shining some light on what our Boating Future looks like ahead. 😜 ​
]]><![CDATA[11 Fascinating Facts about StarFish aka Sea Stars]]>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMThttp://nautistyles.com/nauti-blog/11-fascinating-facts-about-starfish-aka-sea-starsI bet you every time you see a StarFish you think: "ow how cute!", but little did a lot of us know these interesting creatures are far from cute, well unless you think an alien is;) 
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1. They can regenerate arms: Sea stars house most of their vital organs in their arms. This means that some species can even regenerate an entirely new sea star from just one arm and a portion of the star's central disc. It takes about a year for an arm to grow back. 👽
​2.  They are not Fish and are related to sand dollars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and sea lilies.
3. They can only live in Salt Water. 🌊
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4. They don’t have Blood or Brain. Starfish uses filtered sea water to pump nutrients through their nervous system. 🧠
5. Not all Sea Stars have 5 arms. Some species have many more, such as the sun star, which can have up to 40 arms😳
​6. They have Eyes 👁, just not in the place you would expect, an eye spot is at the end of each arm. This means that a five-armed sea star has five eyes, while the 40-armed sun star has 40 eyes👀🙈.
​7. Sea Stars Eat With Their Stomachs Inside-Out. Sea stars prey on mussels and clams, as well as small fish, snails, and barnacles. A sea star's mouth is on its underside. When it catches its food, the sea star will wrap its arms around the animal's shell and pull it open just slightly. Then it pushes its stomach through its mouth and into the shell. It then digests the animal and slides its stomach back into its own body. 😖🤬
8. There are about 2,000 species of sea stars. Some live in the tidal zone, while others live in the deep waters of the ocean. While many species live in tropical areas, sea stars can also be found in cold areas—even the polar regions.
9. The average lifespan of a sea star is 35 years. 🎂
10. The are pretty heavy: At least for something of their small size, sea stars can weigh up to 11 pounds. 💪🏻
11. Sea stars move using hundreds of tube feet, which are located on their underside. The tube feet are filled with sea water and they can move very quickly. 🦶🏻
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