My best friend and wife, Judy, and I spent 11 wonderful years sailing around the world on our 2003 Amel Super Maramu, BeBe. We covered over 40,000 miles and visited 58 countries. Inspired by our journey, I founded the Amel Owners Yacht School (Amel School) to help others who dream of a similar adventure. We were honored to receive the 2016 Sailor of the Year Award from Sailing Today, a first for a couple. The photo shows us accepting the award via video conference. This was the first time the award was given to a couple. The image below is of our Amel, BeBe, in Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia. Our Circumnavigation Blog aboard BeBe, SM #387, is at www.svbebe.com . See the 10-year average costs aboard Amel BeBe. During our 11-year circumnavigation on our Amel Super Maramu, I learned everything about Amel yachts and their systems. I studied hundreds of manuals, consulted experts, and networked with experienced Amel owners. I even observed Amel employees performing maintenance. This kno