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Author: Lorraine Escher

Canadian writer and sailor. Honours BA in English Literature (Carleton University) and a decade as a senior technical and marketing writer at Nortel Networks and Alcatel. Since 2015 Lorraine has lived aboard the St Francis 50 catamaran SV Aphrodite, homeschooling four children while cruising the Caribbean, crossing the Pacific, and working toward a circumnavigation. Her cruising writing has appeared in SAIL Magazine, All At Sea, and Caribbean Compass.
Betty in Malaysia. The text says Queen's Housing Lottery: How Betty Chose a University Residence
July 7, 2026July 22, 2026Lorraine Escher

The Queen’s Housing Lottery: Choosing a Uni Residence

The cover page of SV Aphrodite's Family Dictionary
July 4, 2026July 21, 2026Lorraine Escher

Our Sailing Familect: 1 Unique Word Drops Every Hour

Betty and Lorraine on Bangla Road in front of a Cannabis Shop
June 24, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Bangla Road Phuket: A Family Outing Takes an Unexpected Turn

Paul Escher's Grenadian Rum Punch Recipe made with fresh fruit from scratch
June 21, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Authentic Grenadian Rum Punch Recipe Made From Scratch

Job Jar for Kids: Boat Jobs For Kids with Karen dusting our Nav desk in the background on SV Aphrodite
June 12, 2026July 25, 2026Lorraine Escher

Job Jar for Kids: How Real Boat Chores Build Grit

Paul-Curry-Coconut-RIce-Recipe-Sailing-Life
June 10, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Paul’s Curry and Coconut Rice Recipe

A graphical representation of Paul's trip across the Pacific from Bahamas to French Polynesia
June 8, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

2nd Pacific Puddle Jump: Boat Kid Becomes Skilled Crew at 18

Escher family and crew of SV Aphrodite at Lunas Shipyard prior to the launch. Paul is away in French Polynesia crewing on another boat temporarily.
May 23, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Haul-Out in Malaysia: 322 Days for a Refit

Blue tape on a hyalon Zar dinghy flag leaks to prepare for a hypalon dinghy repair in Lunas Shipyard, Langkawi, Malaysia
May 13, 2026July 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Hypalon Dinghy Repair — the Real Reason for Boat Work

Betty after accepting her university offer in Canada after years of homeschooling on a sailboat.
April 22, 2026July 21, 2026Lorraine Escher

Homeschooling on a Sailboat: Betty is Accepted to University

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