There’s No Need To Live Like You’re Camping On A Boat
There is an element of camping to this lifestyle, but I like to call it organization. There is no need to live like you’re camping on a boat.
Preparing To Go Cruising
Lagoon 380 Review After 5 Years and 20,000nm
Lagoon 380 Review We love our Lagoon 380! If only a review could be that simple. Then this could have been the quickest, easiest, most biased Lagoon 380 review ever. But I’m sure you’re looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly. Back when we were planning to go cruising, we looked long and …
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What Should I Look For When Buying a Catamaran
What should I look for when buying a catamaran. When deciding what should I look for when buying a catamaran? The first step is to decide how you will be using your catamaran. Next decide on a budget.
Don’t Get Ripped Off By Marine Electrical Shops
For those of you that know me, you will know that before starting cruising full time five years ago I owned and ran an alternative energy distribution business that had a minor focus on supplying components to marine electrical shops across the US and Canada. Unlike our industrial application and home solar installers, I was …
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Sail Repair Essentials
Sail repair is a daunting thought for me. Unfortunately, when you travel to remote places if you damage your sails you are often stuck repairing them yourself. The longer you are out sailing the higher the chance of needing to do a sail repair or sail maintenance. If you are lucky you may find a …
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Getting Packages and Cargo Forwarded When Cruising
Getting Packages and Cargo forwarded when cruising is actually much easier than you think. Over the years, we have shipped many packages and LCL (less than container loads) cargo all over the place. This is a seamless process once you have done it a few times. Below are the companies I have used and am …
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Checklist – Engine Fire On a Boat
An engine fire at sea is one of the most frightening experiences. No sailor wants to have to deal with fighting a fire at sea. Advance preparation is key to dealing with any emergency at sea. It is essential that all crew members are familiar with the checklist philosophy and flow. I suggest that the …
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Medical Insurance For Cruisers
A hot topic, quite logically, is long term medical insurance for Cruisers. How do I get long-term medical insurance (often called ‘Expat Insurance’ or ‘Global Nomad’ medical insurance)? And the cost of medical procedures away from home, as well as the quality of care.
