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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.
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June 4, 2022June 4, 2022Lorraine Escher

After the Galapagos: The Sea Is Alive with Extremes of Life, Luxury and Exploitation

Long reads Grenada: A picture of someone walking on a hike in Grenada during a Hash House Harriers run
December 11, 2021July 25, 2026Lorraine Escher

Long Reads Grenada

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021Lorraine Escher

COVID Arrives in Grenada

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021July 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailboat Washing Machine: Capacity & Dimensions for a Family

Splendide 7100XC review
February 14, 2021July 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Splendide 7100XC Review: Not Built for Sailboats

July 25, 2020July 28, 2026Lorraine Escher

Preparing for a Tropical Storm: 4 Methods Sailors Used

June 18, 2020July 27, 2026Lorraine Escher

World History for Kids: A Captivating Homeschool Series

June 2, 2020July 28, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Schooling: Academics and University Readiness

October 18, 2019July 18, 2026Lorraine Escher

Project management in the boat yard: the importance of setting expectations early

Henry and Karen with the Splendide washer/dryer on SV Aphrodite with the machine in its custom hutch under the saloon table
September 18, 2019July 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Washing Machine Retrofit on a Catamaran: Saving Time & Space

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