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Choosing a tender (dinghy)

31st August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

The tender is your car, your primary mode of transport when living off the hook. You use it to go get groceries, to get to the beach and ...

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Outboard engine – Electric or Gas?

12th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

One of the things you need when sailing a boat, is a smaller boat to get you to and from shore. Yes, you can just take your big sailboat into a ...

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Why did I buy a boat? (Part 2)

11th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

The trials and tribulations of buying a 1977 Moody 39CC and moving from a desk job and into the cruising lifestyle - or "Welcome to my mid-life ...

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What is it about sailing?

10th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

What is it that I love so much about sailing? Good question! :) Take everything you own that you can't live without, put it and yourself into ...

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Water Water everywhere …

9th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

One of the basic requirements to sustain human life is water. When you're at sea, especially on long passages, drinking water becomes a valuable and ...

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So you want to buy a boat? (Part 1)

8th August 2021 by jon 1 Comment

Don't do it, just don't. Rent one, charter one, go and sail on other people's boats - just whatever you do, don't buy your own boat, you'll regret ...

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Where to go?

6th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

So, you go out and buy a boat. Then you need to sail the damned thing! “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.”Brooks ...

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Finances

6th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

Summary of costs and expenses to date (Budget including boat acquisition was £32,000) Replacement Anchor and 60m anchor Chain£1,500Electrical ...

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Why did I give up my day job and buy a boat?

6th August 2021 by jon Leave a Comment

Well, those that know me well know that this has pretty much been a lifelong dream to buy a boat and explore the world. As a child, I was captivated ...

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