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Category: Fears and Doubts

Fears and Doubts is where my early anxieties seem to gather — from wondering how I would cope with everyday tasks like laundry afloat to confronting larger fears such as piracy.

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015Lorraine Escher

Loads of laundry

Pirate flag 1053085 m
March 30, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Scary things that can happen at sea

January 17, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Teaching the kids to heel

January 15, 2015July 4, 2026Lorraine Escher

Learning to Handle Medical Emergencies Before Sailing Offshore

Docking a sailboat at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Malaysia
January 7, 2015August 2, 2026Lorraine Escher

Docking a Sailboat: Is it a Relationship Builder?

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