Recently for four days I experienced diarrhea, headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, the sweats, and panting. Yes, I was panting! While sitting in the cockpit, my body was hunched over and I felt as if I was using all my energy to simply breathe. “What’s wrong with me?” I kept saying to my husband At first,[Read More]
…A wide mix of things – most of them positive with a few negatives thrown in to keep things interesting. In April 2014, my husband 3 ½ year old daughter (at the time) and I left Gibraltar with our newly purchased 2003 56’ Oyster ready to experience a new life. Our intentions were to say[Read More]
Here’s a mini-movie of what it’s like to be for a 5-year-old sailing around the world (sailing with children) – My daughter, Sienna, started sailing with us part time at the age of 9 months and then moved to full time at the age of 3 ½. Sienna just turned 5 years old in May. Watch[Read More]
This is the best broccoli bacon cheddar cheese salad you’ll ever make and taste – I assure you. Not only will you enjoy the perfect mix of ingredients but this dish is sure to please everyone. Make sure to read my story about the last time I served this great salad below… Broccoli Bacon Cheddar[Read More]
The quick release knot for tenders is a super cool knot that will impress friends, family and on-lookers Whenever I release the knot our guests or the people on the jetty make comments like, ‘Wow – that is a cool knot,’ or ‘Did you see that knot, it came loose with one pull!’ Thanks to[Read More]
Lately, I feel like I need to use every moment to the maximum If I’m not cleaning the boat, I’m cooking. If I’m not cooking, I’m making a grocery list or going grocery shopping (or simply trying to find a grocery store wherever we’re moored up)! If I’m not doing domestic chores, I’m writing an[Read More]
As we sail around the Mediterranean, we are privileged to try all sorts of local delicatessens Rabbit, horse, baby birds and now I’ve tasted the interesting flavours of sea urchins (see video below). When we went to Malta, we tried their famous rabbit stew (delicious). In Catania, Sicily we enjoyed a family BBQ where friends made[Read More]
For over a year, my husband and I looked everywhere for replacement saloon and cockpit pillows. Ideally, we needed to find indoor/outdoor pillow covers. While sailing around the Mediterranean we didn’t come across soft furnishing stores often. Usually our priority was to find groceries, water, wine and beer! (Skip the explanations and go straight to the[Read More]
Many new cruisers are often scared of sailing through the night. They plan passages from one place to the next only sailing by day. Sailing at night is actually far easier and even more calming than it is during the day. Read on as I related an experience we had during a night sail. At[Read More]
When we sail for longer than 24 hours, I like to have lunches, dinners and snacks prepared in advance. Considering that I suffer from seasickness, I feel that it’s my duty to at least prepare good food for the journey. I’d love to be able to cook as we sail as it’s something to do,[Read More]
