What’s it like living aboard a sailboat? There’s a bit of this and a bit of that… we often have several projects going on, we take time off the boat to soak in our surroundings and we try our best to operate like any other family does. Our seven-year-old daughter, Sienna, goes to school (until[Read More]
After a year of having Coppercoat antifoul applied we had major problems. Our hull was riddled with barnacles and we had to pay a diver to clean our bottom every couple of months. When we complained to the boatyard that did the job they said it was it wasn’t their fault…it was a bad product.[Read More]
What do you need to consider when passage planning? What websites, software, and apps are available to plot a sailing voyage from point A to B? Read the steps we use before we set sail for our next destination. Then, watch our Passage Planning video to get a behind-the-scenes snapshot of what Simon looks at[Read More]
French onion soup is comforting and gratifying. The flavors of caramelized onions are deep, the soup soaked bread with melted stringy cheese is hearty and the combination of all flavors and textures makes a filling meal. Furthermore, French onion soup is a good clear-your-plumbing remedy if you’re feeling a little backed up 🙂 When I[Read More]
Sailboat living consists of times where the seas are calm and times when they’re rough. And then there’s times spent at anchor or in a marina. (Note: you’ll find the Sailboat Living video at bottom of the page) The inside of the boat stays the same but the surroundings and external environment can change dramatically.[Read More]
In the past month I’ve made this Moroccan Chickpea Tagine in my solar cooker three times. Every time it has come out absolutely fantastic. In fact, I don’t think you can mess it up. I’ve cooked it for four hours and on another occasion it was six hours – every time it’s full of flavor[Read More]
For our very first attempt at understanding the benefits of solar cooking, we made solar cooker sweet potato bean tacos. None of us aboard Britican are vegetarians but the idea of cooking meat with the sun didn’t appeal to us (at first). I wanted to test our cooker with something that seemed easy and only[Read More]
A few months back I went on Amazon seeking out a new book. Within my suggestions a book called ‘Cooking with Sunshine,’ popped up and caught my eye. The book professed to teach me all about the benefits of solar cooking with 150 easy sun-cooked recipes. Immediately I thought back to the day that my[Read More]
Are dog’s good sailors? Do many liveaboard cruisers go sailing with a dog on board? What’s it like sailing with man’s best friend? These are all questions I get asked often. Many singles, couples, and families are interested in taking a year out to go sailing or hitting the sea indefinitely, but what about Fido? In[Read More]
Learn how to install outboard stabilizer fins to your outboard motor. Why? Stabilizer fins increase stability, allow for better gas mileage (average of 40%), help the dinghy to quickly plane at lower RPM, increase top-end speed and keep the bow lower at all speeds. (Video at the bottom of article) The only reason I can[Read More]
