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 ...
Outboard engine – Electric or Gas?
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 ...
Why did I buy a boat? (Part 2)
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 ...
What is it about sailing?
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 ...
Water Water everywhere …
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 ...
So you want to buy a boat? (Part 1)
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 ...
Where to go?
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 ...
Finances
Summary of costs and expenses to date (Budget including boat acquisition was £32,000) Replacement Anchor and 60m anchor Chain£1,500Electrical ...
Why did I give up my day job and buy a boat?
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 ...