Author: Lorraine Escher

I’m a Canadian writer from Ottawa who spent 10 years in high tech before heading out sailing. When we began I had no sailing experience but was keen for the adventure. With my husband and our four children, we've travelled halfway around the world, as we complete a full circumnavigation aboard our St. Francis 50 catamaran, SV Aphrodite. Here, I share what it’s like to homeschool at sea, maintain a boat, and explore new cultures as a family afloat. This blog is also on Pinterest.

Activity display of knot tying at the Canadian Children's Museum in Gatineau/Ottawa

01/26/201502/21/2026 Lorraine Escher

Knot now – an ode to the unicorns amongst us

01/23/201501/30/2026 Lorraine Escher

Downsizing while keeping the upright piano

01/21/201510/06/2025 Lorraine Escher

Now watching in real-time: Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race

Rope burn injury due to sail handling

01/21/201501/30/2026 Lorraine Escher

It’s just a flesh wound: when sail handling goes wrong

01/19/201501/27/2026 Lorraine Escher

Rat aboard!

01/18/201503/10/2026 Lorraine Escher

Hiking – learning the language of sailing

01/17/201502/22/2026 Lorraine Escher

Teaching the kids to heel

01/15/201510/19/2025 Lorraine Escher

Self Sufficiency, Safety and Medical Treatment at Sea

01/12/201510/06/2025 Lorraine Escher

Packing for sailing training in Antigua

01/11/201502/15/2026 Lorraine Escher

Crewing Gear list for Antigua