
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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Sailing terms revealed – internet helps the newbie sailor

Hair cut and new glasses — ready for sailing!

Cleaning house: regaining focus

Cuts and repairs

Etiquette at the marina: a reason to get knotted

Sailing hair: getting gritty, not girly

Knot now – an ode to the unicorns amongst us

Downsizing while keeping the upright piano

