Coppercoat Antifouling Review: Did you know that when applied correctly CopperCoat Antifoul can last more than 10 years? Instead of having to haul your boat out every year (or every other year) imagine not having the hassle or the expense at all. The biggest draw of CopperCoat to us was the ultimate savings we’d experience[Read More]
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Kit
After living aboard our sailboat full time since 2014, we have some tried and tested kit that we refuse to live without. These are the items we use on a daily basis and make a massive impact on our lives. Before you set sail make sure you have these items or similar. They’ll surely make your[Read More]
Raymarine Axiom Installation
We knew it was finally time to replace our Raymarine equipment when the LCD multifunction panels went black – we couldn’t read them anymore. Our two C90 plotters often failed to communicate with each other throwing up beeps and constant re-boots. The button on our autopilot often failed to work leading to hand steering and[Read More]
How To Make A Rubber Gasket For A Boat Engine
When a boat engine springs a leak it could be a failing gasket. Gaskets, or O-rings, are used to seal two engine parts together. Gaskets are found between the pieces and parts of an engine and are not difficult to fix. As a sailing cruiser you’ll often be forced to try and fix issues out[Read More]
Where To Go Sailing During Covid?
Since early 2020 it’s been difficult to know where to go sailing during Covid. We discovered one island that not only allows you to sail around but there are several nearby islands too. Furthermore, you can fly to this island with a negative PCR test and no need to quarantine. The island is St Martin[Read More]
8 Reasons Why Christmas Is Better Spent On Your Sailboat
As a sailing cruiser, should you stay on your boat or go home for the holidays? Here are 8 reasons why Christmas is better spent on your boat. Allow me to provide a bit of background first. For the past seven years my husband (pictured above), daughter, and I have put our boat on the[Read More]
New Anchor Chain Checklist
Replacing your old anchor chain for new isn’t as straight forward as you might think. Use this New Anchor Chain Checklist to ensure you get the right chain for your gypsy. Watch the video and then read the more elaborate checklist below. Make sure to purchase our ‘Checklists For Sailors’ guide to get loads of[Read More]
Beach BBQ Checklist For Cruisers
Beach BBQs are a staple occurrence for sailing cruisers! Ensure your BBQ is great rather than good by using this Beach BBQ Checklist For Cruisers. As a sailing cruiser life often revolves around what beautiful sandy beach, deserted island, or little harbor is next on the list of places to anchor. Waking up to breathtaking[Read More]
Sailing To St Martin
In this Vlog we’re sailing to St Martin from St Lucia. The passage will take around 2.5 days and we’ll pass several Caribbean islands. We share what we did prior to leaving, our passage plan, what the highlights of the journey were and some tidbits from our final destination. Sailing To St Martin Video If[Read More]
Provisioning And Cooking On A Boat – Made Easy!
Do you know that there are a variety of ways to make provisioning and cooking on a boat easy? Watch the video or read the article below to make your boating life far more fulfilling. Provisioning And Cooking On A Boat Video Surely you already know that, as a cruiser, getting food isn’t straightforward. You[Read More]
What Sailors Pay For Food
Here’s what sailors pay for food in eight different countries in Europe and the Caribbean/Central America. But before you watch the video, please allow me to introduce your hosts, Emily and Clark! Emily from Emily & Clark’s Adventure’s (check them out on YouTube here) got in touch with me a little over a month ago[Read More]
How MEANING Makes Boat Life Heaven Or Hell
The meaning that we attribute to things and events in our lives causes us to have a bad time or a good one. By becoming aware of the meaning you give to things and then changing that meaning you can create far more good times than bad. And living on a boat will provide you[Read More]
