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Sailing Staycation

The Great Recession birthed a new concept, the “staycation,” in which you enjoyed a mini-vacation without venturing far from home. Hotels loved it because they filled empty weekend rooms, and local businesses benefited too. Today, expanding the concept a little, a staycation can also make for a great excuse to hook up with a nearby charter company and do a little sailing.

The benefits are many. First, if you

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