• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • My Account
  • Cart
  • Contact Us
    • Shipping Policy
    • Refunds and Returns
    • Our Disclaimer
    • Imprint
    • Privacy Statement (US)
    • Privacy Statement (UK)
    • Privacy Statement (CA)
    • Opt-out preferences
    • Cookie Policy (UK)
    • Cookie Policy (CA)
    • Terms & conditions

Sailing Britican

Helping You to Become a Confident Sailing Cruiser - Sailing Experiences & Resources

TwitterYoutubeFacebookLinkedinPinterestInstagram
  • Home
  • Get Sailing Experience
  • Sailing Guides
  • Sailing How To’s
    • Buying A Boat
    • Checklists
    • CopperCoat
    • Electrical Systems
    • Getting Started
    • Safety
    • Kids On A Boat
    • Kit
    • Life Aboard
    • Maintenance
    • Major Upgrades
    • Making An Income
    • Marina Life
    • Organization & Cleaning
    • Passage Planning
    • Sailing, Maneuvering, & Mooring
    • VHF
  • Destinations
    • Atlantic Crossing
    • Bahamas
    • Bermuda
    • Caribbean
    • Florida
    • Mediterranean
  • Our Journey

Life Aboard

Big Changes For Britican

Big Changes For Britican

March 20, 2022 10 Comments

In this Sailing Britican Channel Update video, we’re going to finally announce our big changes for Britican. But before that, we touch on the boat projects we did this month so you get an idea of the maintenance side of boat life. We’ll also introduce you to two of our Britican Experience couples so you get[Read More]

Share
Pin1
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
1 Shares
Lon Passage Sailing

13 Benefits of Doing a Long Sailing Passage

March 1, 2022 8 Comments

Some people spend their lives dreaming of doing a long sailing passage like crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Others can’t imagine why any sane person would put themselves on a tiny floaty thing and travel in a massive open scary sea. Neither the dreamer nor the dread-er fully appreciates the varied benefits of long passage sailing.[Read More]

Share
Pin41
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
41 Shares
live aboard sailing

Living On A Sailboat Full-Time 40 Benefits

February 3, 2022 24 Comments

One afternoon while sitting in my cockpit, rocking back and forth (at anchor) I decided to write 40 reasons why living on a sailboat full-time rocks. If you need to convince yourself, or perhaps your partner, of the benefits of sailing off into sunset, give these a read. In all honesty, I’m not sure why[Read More]

Share411
Pin71
Tweet
Share10
Reddit1
Email
493 Shares

So This Is What A Panic Attack Is?

November 16, 2021 18 Comments

Is this a panic attack? In Miami International Airport I sat at Gate 24 questioning whether or not I could get on my final flight taking me home to Simon, Sienna, and Britican which was moored in St Martin. My heart was thumping so hard I could feel my body jerk forward and backward. Each[Read More]

Share
Pin3
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
3 Shares
Sailing Disaster

Sailing Disaster – 50 knot gusts, shredded mainsail & snapped steering chain

October 12, 2021 2 Comments

We left the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean heading north for Antigua – a 27 hour/180-mile passage. Unfortunately, due to our buddy boat experiencing a massive sailing disaster, we didn’t make it very far. The good news is that everyone is okay. The bad news is all the damage that was done. Our[Read More]

Share52
Pin27
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
79 Shares
Hauling Out For An Emergency Repair

Hauling Out For An Emergency Repair

August 24, 2021 2 Comments

From time to time we break things, or things break on the boat, that just can’t be fixed while in the water. One of those ‘things’ is a thru-hull fitting. My husband Simon did an engine service having to close a few thru-hull fittings. When he went to open all the stopcocks one of them[Read More]

Share15
Pin3
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
18 Shares
Britican Sailing Lifestyle Video

Britican Sailing Lifestyle Video

May 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

In this Britican Sailing Lifestyle video, we provide an insight as to what we’ve been up to between all our Britican Experiences and big boat projects such as our marine Diesel engine fix and our installation of a new marine Diesel engine. It has been a hectic couple of months in St Martin. Boat jobs,[Read More]

Share27
Pin28
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
55 Shares
Tips For Sailing Families

Tips For Sailing Families

April 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Discover why we decided to sail away. Find out if you have the same reasons! Here are some tips for sailing families that want to transition into the sailboat cruising lifestyle. Discover: Why we sold everything we had and went sailing? What was the hardest part in the beginning? What have been the best parts?[Read More]

Share151
Pin80
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
231 Shares
Handling Boat Life Problems

Handling Boat Life Problems

April 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

When it comes to handling boat life problems there’s a special temperament that is required to keep sane. A good friend once told me that if you’re going to own a boat you need to enjoy troubleshooting. If you’re not a good problem solver or lack patience don’t buy a boat. When creating this video[Read More]

Share17
Pin23
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
40 Shares
Becoming A Liveaboard Sailing Cruiser

The Secret Benefits To Becoming A Liveaboard Sailing Cruiser

March 30, 2021 12 Comments

You only have to submerge yourself into a bunch of YouTube sailing videos, read the book, Dove, or experience a week-long sailing charter to gain a glimpse into the benefits of becoming a liveaboard sailing cruiser. Most people would agree that sun-filled days, tropical white sandy beaches, daily adventures, new friends and an amazing variety of free anchorages are truly a dream come true.

But are those the only benefits to becoming a liveaboard sailing cruiser?

If you’re on the path to break ties with ‘normal’ land-based life and sail off into the sunset what should you expect? Is it just sand, sea and adventure or is it more?

Share130
Pin1K
Tweet
Share
Reddit
Email
1K Shares
  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 7
  • Go to Next Page »

sidebar

Blog Sidebar

Get Sailing Experience

https://youtu.be/RAo1eDHBsDY

Book Your Sailing Experience

Click here for: Full details, pricing, and application form here.

Must-Have Guides

Checklists For Sailors

VHF Radio Checklists For Sailors

Sailboat Buying Guide For Cruisers

A Sailing Cruiser's Guide To Making Money

Britican Experience

Sailboat Liveaboard Sailing Experiences

Free Guides

50 Suggested Checklists

Becoming a sailing cruiser

10 Steps To Buying A Sailboat

Electrical System Audit

Boat Safety Checklist

Support Us On Patreon

Become a Patron!

This Might Be Of Interest…

Recent Posts

  • 10 Cruising Lifestyle Benefits December 4, 2023
  • VHF Radio for Boats – Top Tips October 23, 2023
  • Living Aboard a Sailboat October 17, 2023
  • Why a Sailing Adventure is Your Fountain of Youth October 10, 2023
  • Setting Sail into Retirement October 2, 2023

Have You Read My Book?

Changing Lifestyles Book Thumb "Changing Lifestyles - Trading in the Rat Race for a Sail Around The World" (Click the picture for more information)

Nautical Gift Store

Instagram

sailingbritican

⛵️We inspire people to become confident sailing cruisers🪸
⚓️Discover fun & adventure - learn how to live the sailing lifestyle🏝
👇Visit Our Links👇

Sailing Lifestyle Experiences
Remove cardboard. Cockroaches lay eggs in corrugat Remove cardboard. Cockroaches lay eggs in corrugated cardboard, so remove all cardboard packaging before the contents come on your boat. 

Get 19 more tips for boat organization here: https://sailingbritican.com/20-boat-organization-ideas/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplified7be77

#sailinglifestyle #sailinglife #sailingexperience
During our Sailing Lifestyle Experiences, anything During our Sailing Lifestyle Experiences, anything can happen. Today, our 10-year-old water heater blew up! But we also got in some great sailing and are again enjoying Paradise. 🌴

Follow us to see what the sailing cruiser life is like - warts and all!

#sailinglife
#sailingexperience
#sailingcharter
When taking your boat off the hard, you'll want to When taking your boat off the hard, you'll want to plan for a few days of fixing things. 

We find that we often have to replace several pumps. And there is the cleaning side of things, too. BUT all the hard work is worth it. 

Follow us to learn what the sailing cruiser life is all about!

#sailingexperience #sailinglife #boatlife
🖐️Follow us for more quotes and tips on the s 🖐️Follow us for more quotes and tips on the sailing cruising lifestyle! ⛵

https://sailingbritican.com/best-sailing-quotes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplified65f4b

#sailingquote
🦈The number two benefit of becoming a sailing c 🦈The number two benefit of becoming a sailing cruiser is a connection with nature. These kids just swam with turtles, barracuda, and a nurse shark. Next, they'll hike the highest hill on the deserted island they're anchored near. 

😱Beats seeing children with their heads down absorbed by a device, doesn't it?

👉Need more convincing that the sailing lifestyle beats all others? Discover 9 more benefits on our website:

https://smpl.is/88zyw

#sailinglifestyle #boatlife #familiesthatsail #boatfamily
It's getting exciting! In the next couple of days, It's getting exciting! In the next couple of days, I have two crew members joining, one Britican Experience guest, and a try-before-you-buy potential buyer for a 2-day non-stop trip from Grenada to St Martin. All this, and there is some weather coming. Oh...the drama! Keep watching!
I only have one week left available in this sailin I only have one week left available in this sailing season! 

If you/your partner/your family have a week free between the 28th of Jan and the 8th of February and want to test-drive the sailing lifestyle, join me on an experience like no other! I have room for six so you can bring your friends too!

Full details: https://smpl.is/890rm

Link in our https://smpl.is/890rn link!

#sailingexperience #sailingcharter #sailingschool
Britican Floats Again! Due to an extortionate incr Britican Floats Again! Due to an extortionate increase in boatyard fees AND to put Britican in an easier place for potential buyers to view, Simon is sailing her from Grenada to St Martin. Stay tuned to find out who's joining him on this unexpected Britican Experience!

#sailingexperience #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle
🆕 Benefit 1 - Sense of Adventure: Sailing offer 🆕 Benefit 1 - Sense of Adventure: Sailing offers a unique sense of freedom and adventure. Cruisers enjoy exploring new destinations. They also like discovering secluded anchorages and navigating the open sea. It's definitely not the same old routine!

👉 Need more convincing that the sailing lifestyle is the best? Visit: https://smpl.is/88zvo

#sailingexperience #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle
What would you prefer? Freezing your butt off or f What would you prefer? Freezing your butt off or feeling the sun on your face? Is the sailing lifestyle for you? Join me to find out!

#sailingexperience
Specific bedding/towels/clothes ideas. Use vacuum Specific bedding/towels/clothes ideas. Use vacuum seal bags for all bedding, towels, clothes, and shoes. If you don’t, they will get destroyed. I also put a dryer sheet in with the items and a list on the front of the bag outlining what’s in the bag.

Get 19 more tips for boat organization here: https://smpl.is/88zhv

#sailinglifestyle #sailinglife #sailingexperience
Get some winter sun in St Martin! Join me to learn Get some winter sun in St Martin! Join me to learn what being a Catamaran Sailing Cruiser feels like. Only two weeks are left available this sailing season! Visit SailingBritican for full details. 

#sailinglife #sailingcruiser #sailingschool #sailingcharter
Specific food organization ideas. Don’t put past Specific food organization ideas. Don’t put pasta, rice, or any flour-based product where you can’t see it daily. Weevils or beetles get into everything or come already in the packaging. 

Get 19 more tips for boat organization here: https://sailingbritican.com/20-boat-organization-ideas/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplified3be08

#sailinglifestyle #sailinglife #sailingexperience
Get our top tips and tricks for buying and using a Get our top tips and tricks for buying and using a VHF radio. Become proficient quickly. Avoid the embarrassment of using it incorrectly. Read the article now:

https://sailingbritican.com/vhf-radio-for-boats-top-tips/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplifiedd3576

#sailingexperience #VHFradio #sailinglifestyle
🖐️Follow us for more quotes and tips on the s 🖐️Follow us for more quotes and tips on the sailing cruising lifestyle! ⛵

https://sailingbritican.com/best-sailing-quotes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplifiedc761e

#sailingquote
I've been doing Sailing Lifestyle Experiences, whe I've been doing Sailing Lifestyle Experiences, where I teach couples and families to be cruisers, for years on Britican. Britican is now up for sale, and I'm doing Experiences on Manava, a 50' Lagoon. My first Experience was brilliant! Come out and join me!

#sailinglifestyle #sailingschool #cruisinglife #boatlife  #manavacatamaran #lagoon50
VHF Radio for Boats - buying and user tips. Read t VHF Radio for Boats - buying and user tips. Read the article here: https://sailingbritican.com/vhf-radio-for-boats-top-tips/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplifiedc7cc7

#sailingexperience #VHFradio #sailinglifestyle
Here's how to approach and pick up a mooring ball! Here's how to approach and pick up a mooring ball! This is a snippet of our mooring ball mastery video. Watch the full video to find out what the helmsman is doing.

https://sailingbritican.com/how-to-mooring-ball/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplified478d6

👍 Please follow us for top tips on making the most of the sailing cruiser lifestyle! 

#sailingexperience #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle
Mooring ball mastery! If you want to look like a c Mooring ball mastery! If you want to look like a confident sailing cruiser, make sure to get all our tips about mooring balls here:

https://sailingbritican.com/how-to-mooring-ball/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplifiede2ad4

👍 Please follow us for top tips on making the most of the sailing cruiser lifestyle! 

#sailingexperience #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle
👍 Get our top tips and tricks for buying and us 👍 Get our top tips and tricks for buying and using a VHF radio. Read the article now:

https://sailingbritican.com/vhf-radio-for-boats-top-tips/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplified52f0d

#sailingexperience #VHFradio #sailinglifestyle
Load More Follow on Instagram

Pinterest

Footer

Contact Sailing Britican

We help people find adventure and freedom by becoming sailing cruisers. If you would like to get in touch or having any questions, call or email us!
WhatsApp: +1 910 403 3067 Email: info@SailingBritican.com

Sailing Guides Payment Info

We accept PayPal and all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB Diners Club, credit and debit cards. Transactions are performed via a SSL server to ensure your privacy.

Credit-Cards

Britican Menu

  • Home
  • My Account
  • Cart
  • Contact Us
    • Shipping Policy
    • Refunds and Returns
    • Our Disclaimer
    • Imprint
    • Privacy Statement (US)
    • Privacy Statement (UK)
    • Privacy Statement (CA)
    • Opt-out preferences
    • Cookie Policy (UK)
    • Cookie Policy (CA)
    • Terms & conditions

Sailing On Social Media

TwitterYoutubeFacebookLinkedinPinterestInstagram

Site Developed by Gary Fox

Sailing Britican, All Rights Reserved

Britican, our Oyster 56' is for Sale! Copy and paste this link for full details: https://sailingbritican.com/oyster-56-for-sale/ Dismiss