CHARTERING A CATAMARAN (AKA, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!)
We’ve been feeling seasick but, in a homesick kind of way. Like a fish out of water, we start drying out and struggle to breathe if we’ve been away too long. So, to say this past year has left us parched would be an understatement. Our boat is still a couple of months away from […]
THE JOY OF MONSOON SEASON (SAILING THAILAND)
This probably seems painfully obvious but chartering a sailboat doesn’t guarantee anyone any actual sailing or fair weather. And coaxing mother nature to blow our way has never been our forte. But determination on the other hand is something we have in spades, and we were determined to sail this boat! So we find ourselves […]
INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE AS A NOMAD
When we dream about exploring the world we envision dramatic landscapes, swimming with whales, and exciting new food. Not exotic rashes, food poisoning, or dengue fever. So, what happens if you get deathly ill at sea? Or have a serious injury on a remote island? What do you do about regular doctor’s visits while in […]
THE MOST IMPRESSIVE OFF GRID ISLAND WE’VE EVER SEEN (FULL SYSTEMS TOUR)
Self-reliance is a necessary way of life as a sailor. The longer we plan to be at sea, or on a remote uninhabited island, the more self-sustainable we need to be. Which is why we always say, Self-Reliance + Sustainability = Freedom. Naturally, we’re always on the hunt for new ideas on how to better manage […]
SAILING THE NEW SEAWIND 1370 (OWNERS REVIEW)
This is a big moment! We are setting sail for the very first passage aboard the spanking new Seawind 1370 catamaran. While this is hull #2, it is the first Seawind 1370 to be delivered to its owners. It’s our long-time friends Nick and Terysa’s new boat Ruby Rose 2. They have been documenting the build of […]
THE SHAKEDOWN SAIL, BREAKING (IN) A NEW BOAT
Getting a new sailboat is sort of like starting a new relationship. Sure, it’s exciting but the jitters and uncertainty can take away from of the joy and create anxiety. Because there are no shortcuts to deep familiarity. Nothing prepares you for the overwhelming process that is getting to know a new boat and new […]
