Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

More Than a Decade Afloat • Raising Sailors • Stories from SV Aphrodite

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Category: About our Boat

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.

May 23, 2015August 7, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Trampoline Replacement: Our Trampoline Facelift

Catamaran color scheme: We toyed with Pacific Blue, but eventually picked Dark Blue
April 13, 2015September 5, 2026Lorraine Escher

Choosing a Catamaran Color Scheme for SV Aphrodite

Revised planning spreadsheet, budgeting information is intentionally blacked out
March 24, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Planning and budgeting for sail boat refits

March 7, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Taking inventory of our sail boat

Passage plan: Fort Lauderdale to Bradenton
March 5, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Outfitting a boat for the first time

Sailing Crew Packing List: My husband's gear for crewing in Antigua laid-out and ready to be packed
January 11, 2015August 23, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing Crew Packing List: 5 Weeks With Carry-On Only

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