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The business' namesake, John Beetle, built the first "Beetle Cat" in New Bedford 100 years ago as a way for children to learn the skill of mastering a gaff-rigged working boat.

Anguilla’s star attractions are its beaches and excellent food. Get the most out of both with a sailing tour from Tradition Sailing Charters on its 50-foot gaff rigged sloop.

Built in Sweden in 1991 for the cognac house Hennessy, the ship is now owned by Maybe Sailing, a not-for-profit organisation that provides youth sail training on its sister ship T.S. Maybe.