Learning how to crochet (while sailing around the world) has destroyed my life!
Lately, I feel like I need to use every moment to the maximum If I’m not cleaning the boat, I’m…
9 years ago
Don't Step on Sea Urchins – Eat Them!
As we sail around the Mediterranean, we are privileged to try all sorts of local delicatessens Rabbit, horse, baby birds and…
9 years ago
The Best Nautical Outdoor Pillow Covers
For over a year, my husband and I looked everywhere for replacement saloon and cockpit pillows. Ideally, we needed to find…
9 years ago
Sailing through the night – is it scary, exhilarating or boring?
Many new cruisers are often scared of sailing through the night. They plan passages from one place to the next…
9 years ago
The Best Sailing Snack for a Long Cruise – Yummy Pockets
When we sail for longer than 24 hours, I like to have lunches, dinners and snacks prepared in advance. Considering…
9 years ago
How sailing full time has taught me how to take my life off automatic pilot and consciously choose life’s course
The transition from living in the rat race to living full time on a sailboat has taught me some amazing…
9 years ago
What happens when a boat undergoes a refit?
My husband and I borrowed a car and went into town to grab some groceries. We ran into another boat…
9 years ago
Has sailing around the world turned my five year old into a brat?
Or…has our epic decision to sell up, escape the rat race and sail away provided opportunities for me to help…
9 years ago
Medsailor.com Podcast Interviews
Franz Amussen from MedSailor.com interviewed me about our decision to sell up and sail away. MedSailor.com is a great resource –…
10 years ago
Warning: Becoming a full-time cruiser can cause massive heartache – this is why:
These past couple weeks have been emotionally turbulent – overall I’d label my experiences as bittersweet. I thought that sailing…
10 years ago