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May 19, 2023July 11, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing at night — New Zealand to Fiji

SV Aphrodite in Auckland Harbour also known as Waitematā Harbour.
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Lorraine 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, 2022June 8, 2022Lorraine Escher

Speeding by Day With Our Downwind Parasailor Sail

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021July 3, 2026Lorraine 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, 2021February 14, 2021Lorraine Escher

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

December 7, 2018July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

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

November 28, 2018July 3, 2026Lorraine 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 22, 2018Lorraine Escher

Finding Space for a Splendide Washer/Dryer on Our Catamaran

November 11, 2018July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

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

October 29, 2018July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

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

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