Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

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

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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.

May 23, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

New trampolines for our St Francis 50 catamaran

We toyed with Pacific Blue, but eventually picked Dark Blue
April 13, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Adding colour and design pizazz to our catamaran

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

My husband's gear for crewing in Antigua laid-out and ready to be packed
January 12, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Packing for sailing training in Antigua

January 11, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Crewing Gear list for Antigua

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