Since 2013, my husband, Simon and I have been sailing around the seas with our daughter, Sienna. When we started, Sienna was 3 1/2 years old. We are what you would call full time live-aboards For the first couple years, we circumnavigated the Mediterranean, wintering for six months in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily and at[Read More]
Kids On A Boat
Interview: What happens when a 10 year old gets invited to go sailing the globe?
So…What does happen when a 10 year old gets invited to go sailing the globe? She says, ‘Yes,’ of course! At least that was the response Lily Eames-Jevons, from Spilsby, Linconshire England gave when her mother, Jayne, asked the question. On April 2013, after selling their house and possessions, Jayne and Lily flew out to meet[Read More]
Homeschooling a five year old on a boat
The other day a newbie cruiser called me a ‘veteran’ to the cruising life. After 1 ½ years of living on our sailboat in the Mediterranean full-time the last thing I feel like is a veteran. Things have certainly changed – both my husband and I have gained more confidence and we feel more comfortable[Read More]
Sailing with children – here’s what it’s like to be a 5-year-old living on a sailboat (VIDEO)
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]
How I’m homeschooling my daughter while sailing around the world – an example
On May 3rd 2014 my daughter turned 4 years old. If we were back in England, she’d be starting school in September. I think it’s far too young for children to start school but nonetheless it plays on my mind that Sienna won’t be following the same path as her friends. As a mother, I[Read More]
Changing our lifestyle caused my daughters behavior to go into rapid decline
If you have children, and are considering a radical change in lifestyle for your family, this article might be worth reading! When reflecting back about our decision about changing our lifestyle – to pack in the day job, sell all our possessions and sail around the world, I’d have to say that my largest fears[Read More]
My fears about homeschooling my 4-year-old daughter are completely gone after only 1 month!
When my husband and I decided to sell all our possessions, buy the largest boat we could afford and sail around the world we had mixed feelings. On the one hand, we were excited to finally live a dream that had been growing for over ten years. On the other hand, we both had several[Read More]
A boat is no place for a child! (Really?! I don't think so)
By far, the biggest question we get asked when we tell people we’re sailing around the world is, ‘But what about your daughter – is she coming with you?’ My husband often replies to that question with, ‘you’re welcome to keep her if you want, but considering she is our child, yes, she’s coming with[Read More]
Homeschooling: Learning while Travelling to Foreign Countries – A Treasure Hunt
If you have the opportunity to take your child or children to a foreign country, there’s obviously a massive learning opportunity. I created this ‘Homeschooling: Learning while Travelling to Foreign Countries’ Checklist for my daughter, however I think that the rest of the family will benefit just as much! Similar to a treasure hunt, this[Read More]
