Becoming a Sailor

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mattress for a boat
January 28, 2016August 8, 2026Lorraine Escher

Buying a Mattress for a Boat: When Delivery Means Dinghy

Sailing from Florida to the Bahamas
January 27, 2016August 4, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing From Florida to the Bahamas: Our First Crossing

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

January 2, 2016August 4, 2026Lorraine Escher

First Sailing Passage: Fear, Seasickness and Bahamas Plans

November 29, 2015August 16, 2026Lorraine Escher

First Dinghy Drive: Grocery Shopping Becomes a Sport

Ingredients for homemade icecream for a boy who lives on a sailboat with food allergies.
October 14, 2015August 7, 2026Lorraine Escher

Making Ice Cream on a Sailboat: Off-Grid Luxury

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

Technical writer turned cruiser

Sailing Around the World: SV Aphrodite leaves the dock on day 1 of her circumnavigation
September 30, 2015August 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing Around the World: Our Family Adventure Begins

Catamaran Test Sailing: SV Aphrodite in Florida
August 21, 2015September 21, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Test Sail: Putting SV Aphrodite Through Her Paces

August 17, 2015August 30, 2026Lorraine Escher

Boat Organization: Getting Ready for Cruising

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