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Leaving Luperon, A Story of Red Tape on top of the flag of the Dominican Republic and a three stripes, one star naval insignia to signify the bureaucracy and challenges we had leaving Luperon
December 2, 2016December 2, 2016Lorraine Escher

Leaving Luperón: A Story of Red Tape

Luperon Hurricane Hole: 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, 2016September 26, 2026Lorraine Escher

Luperón Long Reads — Waiting Out Hurricane Season

Beginner Sailor Departure Checklist: Photo taken under red lights to preserve our night vision on an evening departure
May 25, 2016August 5, 2026Lorraine Escher

Beginner Sailor Departure Checklist: Leaving an Anchorage

Off the beaten track Bahamas: A Nurse Shark that we seriously feared in the Jumentos, Ragged Islands and other islands south of George Town.
May 23, 2016September 26, 2026Lorraine Escher

Off the Beaten Track Bahamas: Sailing Beyond the Exumas

International Medical Insurance Feature Image
December 10, 2015August 10, 2026Lorraine Escher

International Medical Insurance for a Sailing Family

August 2, 2015September 19, 2026Lorraine Escher

Medical Provisioning for Cruising: A Year’s Supply of Medication—Then What?

Ottawa on a hot day
July 28, 2015September 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Living on a Sailboat in the Tropics: Keeping Cool Without AC

July 10, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

A visit from CBC Radio’s Stu Mills

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

Moving Out Before Sailing: Our Final House Checklist

May 28, 2015August 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

Learning to Sail From Scratch: Our First Six Months

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