Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

Family of Six: 10 Years Circumnavigating Aboard SV Aphrodite

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SV Aphrodite in Auckland Harbour also known as Waitematā Harbour.
May 1, 2023November 19, 2025 Lorraine Escher

We Discover Miele’s Reputation for Excellence is True

Putting the Parasailor back in the "sock" on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis 50 catamaran.
June 8, 2022October 16, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Speeding by Day With Our Downwind Parasailor Sail

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021November 20, 2025 Lorraine Escher

From Splendide to Miele: A Washing Machine Upgrade for Our St. Francis 50

Dismantled Splendide 7100XC washer/dryer in parts, completely unfixable and destined for the garbage.
February 14, 2021November 18, 2025 Lorraine Escher

End Days for Our Splendide Washer/Dryer — Built for the Landfill

December 7, 2018October 4, 2025 Lorraine Escher

An unexpected visit to Aphrodite from the Secret-Santa Amazon fairy

November 28, 2018October 4, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Freezing on a catamaran in Georgia

Kids on a St Francis 50 catamaran with a Splendide washing machine in the saloon.
November 22, 2018November 18, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Finding Space for a Splendide Washer/Dryer on Our Catamaran

November 11, 2018October 8, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Humble seamstress beginnings: repairing a pillow case on our Sailrite (industrial) sewing machine

October 29, 2018October 4, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Life raft gear: what if you were not rescued, how long could you survive?

December 23, 2017October 4, 2025 Lorraine Escher

Taking stock of our boat spares

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Welcome to Becoming A Sailor. I've written more than 250 posts about our travels on our St Francis 50 catamaran. We have been sailing since 2015, and our four kids have grown up on our sailboat. This is not a sailing log. Instead, it's an immersive record of a life afloat. I write to recreate the moment, whether we're standing on a volcano or cleaning our boat bottom.
- Lorraine

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