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An Earthquake Shook Our Sailboat!
[S04E28] At 06:00 the boat shook and there was the sound of thunder: we had just experienced an earthquake!
Priceless Cruising Tips from One Hundred Successful Cruisers
Over 100 real-life cruisers answered our question, If you were going to offer ONE piece of PRACTICAL advice to a new or would-be cruiser, what would it be?
Apps or Chart Plotter: Which is better?
[S04E26] In the apps or chart plotter debate, some say apps have already taken over from chart plotters. Do you agree? We believe the right apps can improve our cruising experience and make life more comfortable at sea, they may
Guaranteed Reasons Why Your Cruising Dreams Will Fail
This is no random made-up list of why your cruising dreams will fail. It is based on what we've actually witnessed since we began sailing and cruising in 2005.
Sourcing Boat Parts in Remote Places
Sourcing boat parts in remote places. Anchored off a remote island and your engine fails, what do you do? How do you source an engine part? Or fuel? Maybe you need water...
Animals on Boats | Good and Bad
There will always be animals on boats, whether you want them there or not. To live on a boat means living with nature: on land in the sea and in the air. Some are friendlier than others and will make
6 Tips For Stress-free Cruising and Sailing
This week were giving away 6 tips for stress-free cruising. Things that make long-term cruising life a more comfortable experience.
The Southeast Asian Giant Puzzle
This is our attempt to unravel the 'giant puzzle' that is Southeast Asia...
Sailing Across the Indian Ocean Nearly Broke Us (and Our Sailboat)
When we left the Maldives end May 2013, we had no idea that sailing across the Indian Ocean would be the most difficult thing we have ever done. It nearly broke us, and our sailboat.
Where Have We Sailed in the Last 17 Years?
We've just completed 17 years of cruising and travelling the world aboard our sailboat. It's been an adventure full of surprises!