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What this means
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We do not accept payment to feature, endorse, or recommend specific products or services. Every recommendation on this site reflects our genuine opinion based on experience, research, or both. Affiliate relationships do not change that.
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Shearwater Collective is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Other affiliate relationships
From time to time we may participate in affiliate programs with charter companies, booking platforms, gear retailers, and other travel-related services relevant to Virgin Islands sailing and travel. When we do, the same principles apply: the relationship does not influence our recommendations, and any commissions earned help support the site.
Where affiliate links appear in our content, we make a reasonable effort to identify them. However, not every external link is an affiliate link. Links to government sites, national park resources, and general reference material are included for reader convenience and carry no commercial relationship.
FTC compliance
This disclosure is made in compliance with the United States Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to transparency with our readers.
Questions
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