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– Got Questions? If you have a question or problem and you’d like to hear from Simon or I, we have a priority system set up. In return for a donation for our time, we’ll email or call you (your preference) to answer questions. Follow the instructions and we’ll get in touch within 48 hours or less: https://sailingbritican.com/donations-answers-support/
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  1. Todd Price says

    June 17, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Hey Kim and Simon,
    I just wanted to let you know that I just ordered your VHF Radio Checklists and Templates for Sailors. It should be here on Sunday. Looking forward to using them someday soon.

    Cheers,
    Todd

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Awesome Todd! If and when you want a customized version for your own boat, let me know and I’ll make it up for you 🙂 Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  2. Bruce (s/v Migration) says

    June 17, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    HI Simon & Kim,
    Like you, we have a saga to tell in regards to Coppercoat. I just published our 4-year experience complete with videos, photos, and test results. Perhaps you can add the link as another resource for your readers.

    https://coppercoat.brucebalan.com

    Fair winds,
    Bruce
    s/v Migration

    Reply
  3. Alan Crossan says

    January 18, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Hello Kim, Simon, and Sienna,

    I’ve nothing to say apart from the fact that I’ve been watching your 2014 early YouTube videos and I am most impressed with what you’ve done.
    Something you may not realise, but those early videos are the only ones I’ve seen where the very first steps to becoming a liveaboard are vlogged, and I will be showing them to my wife. I am trying to gradually ease her into the idea of leaving London, for good!

    Thank you again, I think your channel is great, and hope you are all well.

    Alan

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      January 22, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Thank you for your kind words Alan. We look forward to seeing you out on the sea! Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  4. Eldon Arkinstall says

    January 20, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Hi guys,
    Another great video, this one about St. Martin, very well done and fun to watch. You surely show there’s plenty to do and it sounds like a sailors place with its chandlery, mega food store, and all the rest. Thanks for the video.
    Eldon – SilverArk

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      January 22, 2021 at 10:51 am

      We appreciate your feedback Eldon. Thank you! Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  5. Jason Thomas says

    January 25, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    Hello Kim & Simon,
    Really love your site and videos; thank you for sharing your experiences. Glad you are sailing again and I look forward to more great stories!

    I’m an experienced sailor (American) and am planning to try early retirement and cruising with my fiancée (French) so maybe we will name our boat Fren-ican. 🙂

    My question is would you recommend a renting a boat and trying it for a season first instead of buying a boat? I am thinking it might be wise because:
    – I will learn exactly what kind of boat I really want without the long term commitment
    – Get to experience one season and not have to worry about what to do for winter, etc.
    – If my partner doesn’t like it I’m not stuck with a live-aboard boat.

    Of course, finding a good, properly equipped boat to rent for a season seems quite difficult and expensive.
    Any thoughts very appreciated!
    Fair winds!

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Hey Jason – If you can find a boat to rent for a season that would be AMAZING. Learn what you need to learn before buying!!! That would be a perfect situation. The only issue is that I’m not sure it’s easy to find a boat that you can rent out for longer than a week/2-weeks. Failing that, check out a company like SunSail as they offer Flotilla and Bareboat offers with a variety of different boats located all over the world. You can try different boats AND different locations. Furthermore, it’s more of a vacation rather than living the sailing life so chances are that your partner will see the best parts of sailing first (break her in easily). Best wishes with your search for a boat. I look forward to hearing how it goes. Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  6. Les Brow says

    April 24, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    At the beginning of April I was once again very fortunate and honored to join the Brown family for my second Britican Experience. Thank you once again Simon, Kim and Siena for a wonderful sailing experience. You all took great care of this 73 year old so well throughout my visit.

    On this trip it wasn’t all ”Plain sailing”. I was able to experience first hand what is involved in the maintenance of a 56 foot Oyster sailboat and to keep her in great shape when sailing in the Caribbean, or anywhere remote.

    Just before my visit, the engine fuel injector pump failed and a new one was nowhere to be found. Simon worked out the logistics of getting the part refurbished in Fort Lauderdale. Simon flew it up there and I would bring the part down to St. Marten at the start of my trip. The Engine was repaired soon after my arrival, but it just brought home that things break and you have to be prepared for anything.

    Simon and Kim were very gracious and let me extend my stay due to the delayed start.

    Then we went sailing around the beautiful Caribbean waters off St. Martin, St. Barth’ss, Ile Fourchue and Tintamarre. Paradise.

    If you and your family are thinking about the cruising lifestyle, I can highly recommend that you try The Britican Experience with hosts Simon, Kim and daughter Sienna. They are just a wonderful team. You will learn so much and be more confident before you sail into the wide blue yonder.

    Kind regards,

    Les

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      April 27, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you Les – It was wonderful to have you and we look forward to your next visit with us! Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  7. Penny Gadzini says

    August 31, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    I’d love to join you for a sailing adventure!

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      September 1, 2021 at 11:20 am

      Hey Penny – our full details and application form for the Britican Experience can be found here: https://sailingbritican.com/liveaboard-experience/

      Reply
  8. Angus McDonald says

    October 12, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    Really enjoyed your latest video, 10/12/21. Look forward to a big experience in a few weeks, maybe not quite as big as this though. Thought Len & especially #boatkid Cassie did well under a bunch of stress. Look forward to meeting some of the other sailing families, your friends, while with you. Hope the Covid 19 situation improves between now & my arrival.

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      January 21, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Angus…you can see how far backlogged I am at responding to comments! It was so lovely to meet and spend the week with you. I hope you are well. Big love, Kim

      Reply
  9. Barry Sapwell says

    April 28, 2022 at 11:20 am

    Hey Simon, I’m pretty sure I worked with you in HMYOI Aylesbury!
    Great to see you on the water!
    I’m out in the BVI on a 48′ charter boat out of Tortola in July.
    Let me know if you need anything bringing out…if you’re in the area.
    I’ve been sailing since ’87 but just charter each year. I hope to buy my own boat one day!

    Best Wishes and fair winds!

    Barry Sapwell

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      May 3, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Hey Barry – I will let Simon know you wrote this. He’s doing a passage now but when he gets back to land I’m sure he’ll email you. Smiles, Kim

      Reply
  10. Heidi Aram says

    July 4, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    Hi

    I brought your checklist book a couple of years back but it recently got wet. When I got it it said I would also have access to e copies but I cannot access the site – please can you assist

    Reply
    • Kim Brown says

      July 11, 2023 at 10:42 am

      I emailed you directly. Smiles, Kim

      Reply

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