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December 7, 2016August 2, 2026Lorraine Escher

Mona Passage Mutiny: Sailing with a Seasick NYC Cop

Paul with a toilet motor he installed in 2016 at the age of 8.
September 18, 2016August 5, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Chores for Kids: Learning Through Real Work

August 25, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

The saga of Leo’s helm

Building a Mooring: Luperon Long Reads Building a Hurricane Moorring with input an design review by Bruce Van Sant
August 3, 2016September 26, 2026Lorraine Escher

Luperón Long Reads — Designing and Building a Mooring for Our 50-foot Catamaran

April 9, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

George Town Dock Drama

March 25, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

George Town, Bahamas — Summer Camp for Cruisers

Our son Paul jumping into the sea in the Bahamas with the safety of our DIY swim enclosure.
February 28, 2016August 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

Cruising Life With Kids: Finding Our Rhythm Aboard

The hoist, being careful not to drop a battery into the water.
January 15, 2016September 1, 2026Lorraine Escher

Victron Boat Batteries: Installing Our New Battery Bank

AGM boat battery testing
January 12, 2016September 1, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Battery Testing: When Load Tests Get It Wrong

Picture taken today from the top of our 60+ foot mast
October 11, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Technical writer turned cruiser

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