Becoming a Sailor

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About our Boat covers our gear, projects, haul-outs, and refits. I share what worked, what didn’t, and how we’ve adapted our St Francis 50 to best suit our needs afloat. It’s about the ongoing work, and equipment that keeps SV Aphrodite safe and seaworthy on bluewater passages.

AGM boat battery testing
January 12, 2016September 1, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Battery Testing: When Load Tests Get It Wrong

August 26, 2015August 15, 2026Lorraine Escher

Child Safety on a Sailboat: Our Kids’ First Day Aboard

August 22, 2015August 31, 2026Lorraine Escher

Life Raft Servicing: What’s Inside a Life Raft?

August 17, 2015August 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Organization: Getting Ready for Cruising

First boat haul out: Ladder to our boat with river view.
August 13, 2015August 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Our First Boat Haul Out: Everything Is New

August 12, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Successful haul-out in Tampa

Logo big
July 25, 2015August 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

Mermaid Boat Logo: A Canadian Twist on the Original Design

Damaged flooring locker appears to the left of the photo along with tools
July 8, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Galley refits on our St Francis 50 catamaran

June 16, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Refits update on our St Francis 50 catamaran

June 6, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Top 10 sexiest refits we’ve made – so far

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