What should you consider while reviewing cruising sailboats for sale for ocean voyages? When embarking on long-distance adventures, it’s crucial to have a vessel that meets your needs and ensures safety and comfort along the way. Let me list the top 10 things to consider when choosing cruising sailboats for sale — a vessel that[Read More]
Getting Started
Sailing Pre-Passage Checks – #1 Important Check is the Bilge
Performing sailing pre-passage checks on a sailboat ensures a safe and successful voyage. Ensuring the automatic bilge pump works is one important aspect of these checks. The automatic bilge pump removes any water that enters the boat, whether from rain, waves, or leaks. If the bilge pump is not working, water could accumulate and cause[Read More]
A Boat Checklist: The Key to Successful Cruising
In need of a boat checklist? Are you new to sailing, afraid of making mistakes, or overwhelmed by the crazy learning curve of becoming a sailing cruiser? How much do you know versus what you don’t know? Do you have this nagging feeling that there are things you should be doing, but you don’t know[Read More]
Why Choose a Heavy Displacement Sailboat?
As a prospective sailboat buyer, choosing the right type of sailboat can be a daunting task. With so many options available in the market, it can be difficult to know where to start. However, if you are a serious sailor looking to venture into open ocean cruising, a heavy displacement blue water sailing cruiser may[Read More]
Live Aboard Cruiser 101
A live aboard cruiser is a person who lives on a sailboat, typically a blue water sailing cruiser, as their primary residence. This lifestyle is often referred to as “liveaboard cruising.” A person who chooses to live aboard a sailing cruiser is often someone who has a deep love of the sea. They also have[Read More]
Cost of Living on a Sailboat
The cost of living on a sailboat is typically lower than that of living on land, but it is not entirely free of expenses. Sailing has long been considered a romantic and adventurous way of life, with the freedom to explore the world while being one with nature. For many people, it is an alluring[Read More]
Am I Too Old For Sailing?
One of the most popular questions we get asked is, Am I too old for sailing? With our decade of sailing experience behind us, we’ve met sailors of all ages. One of the first couples we met were in their 80’s. That was eight years ago and they’re still going strong. Sailing has no boundaries –[Read More]
5 Reasons to Attend a Boat Show
Aside from wanting to buy a boat, why do people go to shows? In this video, Simon outlines 5 reasons to attend a boat show. Some of the reasons you may already know but I’m certain that there might be one or two that are new to you. Enjoy the video! 5 Reasons to Attend[Read More]
What Experience Do I Need To Be A Sailing Cruiser?
One of the biggest questions we get asked is, ‘What experience do I need to be a sailing cruiser?’ The quick answer is any experience and as much as you can possibly get BEFORE you actually buy a boat. In this video, Simon covers what a typical day is like as a sailing cruiser. He[Read More]
The Missing Link – How to Finally Live the Sailing Dream!
What experiences would be ideal to have before heading out sailing on your own/as a couple? What do you have to know, to live the sailing dream, prior to untying the lines? How can you ensure you’re prepared to be a sailing cruiser? Ultimately, what do you have to do to live the sailing dream[Read More]
