Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

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Category: Preparing for Cruising Life

Preparing for Cruising Life begins right from the start when we thought about buying a boat, and living afloat seemed like a dream. This category describes the moving parts we lashed together to pack up our house, learn to sail, shop for a bluewater catamaran, refit our St Francis 50, and launch our family circumnavigation adventure.

January 19, 2015July 19, 2026Lorraine Escher

Removing Rats on a Sailboat: How they Get Aboard

January 18, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Hiking – learning the language of sailing

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

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

January 10, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Self-doubt and the sexy sailing hook

January 9, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Every voyage has a beginning, so where do I start?

January 8, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Food Allergies On Land, and At Sea

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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