Becoming a Sailor

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A graphical representation of Paul's trip across the Pacific from Bahamas to French Polynesia
June 8, 2026July 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

From Boat Kid to Sailor: Paul’s Pacific Crewing Adventure

Blue tape on a hyalon Zar dinghy to prepare for a leak repair in Lunas Shipyard, Langkawi, Malaysia
May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Lorraine Escher

The Point of the Work

Paul leaving SV Aphrodite and his family for the first time at the Langkawi International Airport
March 16, 2026July 10, 2026Lorraine Escher

Paul Leaves SV Aphrodite to Crew from the Bahamas to French Polynesia

An image of Henry and Paul driving our dinghy with SV Aphrodite in the background next to an image of the track of hurricane Matthew in 2016 when we stayed in Luperon for hurricane season.
June 6, 2016July 5, 2026Lorraine Escher

Luperón Long Reads — Waiting Out Hurricane Season

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This Week in Years Past

  • 10 years ago this weekFrom the Vault: Cycling 1,000 miles Along the US Pacific Coast — with a Parrot
  • 10 years ago this weekBeans! Beans! Beans! Abandoning Meat in the Dominican Republic
  • 11 years ago this weekLogistics: strategies for getting from house to boat
  • 11 years ago this weekStress-free camping? Not here.

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