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.

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July 17, 2015August 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

House to Boat: Downsizing When the Pressure Is On

July 12, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Stress-free camping? Not here.

July 10, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

A visit from CBC Radio’s Stu Mills

July 5, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Camping solo with four kids

July 3, 2015August 20, 2026Lorraine Escher

Cruising Doubts: Can We Really Manage Life Afloat?

July 1, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Happy Canada Day!

Moving from house to boat
June 29, 2015August 23, 2026Lorraine Escher

Moving from House to Boat: Our Family Camping Gap Month

June 28, 2015August 18, 2026Lorraine Escher

Packing Up to Sail: Shipping Gear from Canada to the USA

June 26, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Announcing Our Sailing Adventure: Family Reactions

Transitioning to a boat: Our REI Kingdom 8 tent is bigger than our minivan.
June 23, 2015August 15, 2026Lorraine Escher

Transitioning to a Boat: House Rented, Sailboat Not Ready

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