Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

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

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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.

Transitioning to a boat: Our REI Kingdom 8 tent is bigger than our minivan.
June 23, 2015August 26, 2026Lorraine Escher

Transitioning to a Boat: House Rented, Sailboat Not Ready

June 21, 2015September 7, 2026Lorraine Escher

2 Long-Term Basement Storage Solutions for Travelers

Before-moving-aboard
June 19, 2015August 15, 2026Lorraine Escher

Before Moving Aboard: With House Rented, Where Will We Live?

Pressure Cooker on a Sailboat: Learning to Cook Aboard
June 14, 2015August 29, 2026Lorraine Escher

Pressure Cooker on a Sailboat: Learning to Cook Aboard

Catamaran Refit: SV Aphrodite a St Francis 50 catamaran in Palmetto Florida
June 11, 2015August 24, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Refit: Preparing Our Boat for Cruising

Begonias in front of one of our planters just before they were planted
June 4, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Preparing for our tenants’ visit

Moving out before sailing: June 1st, Our living room
June 2, 2015September 2, 2026Lorraine Escher

Moving Out Before Sailing: Our Final House Checklist

Downsizing room by room
May 31, 2015September 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Downsizing Room by Room: A Simple Strategy for a Big Task

May 28, 2015August 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

Learning to Sail From Scratch: Our First Six Months

Thrift Store Shopping: A tureen purchased in Ottawa
May 21, 2015September 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Thrift Store Shopping: Was the Adrenaline Rush Worth It?

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