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

Technical writer turned cruiser

The book, "Frankie The Flying Fish" and Frank Nicol's boat in the background.
October 2, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Books are treasures forever (by Betty)

Karen (4) and Betty (9) enjoy a book on SV Aphrodite.
September 11, 2015July 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

Homeschooling on hold

September 7, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Holiday weekend in Tampa Bay

Provisions on SV Aphrodite, dry processed goods
September 5, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Meal planning and provisioning for a family afloat: six suggestions for cruisers

August 26, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Our kids arrive on SV Aphrodite

August 17, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Organizing our boat with skipper, Mark Burton

Ladder to our boat with river view.
August 13, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sleeping on stilts during a refit

August 12, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Successful haul-out in Tampa

August 10, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Motoring in Tampa Bay

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