Once people hear we sailed the world on our 35 foot boat, Moorea, they wonder how we did it. They don’t wonder about the sailing around the world part. They can’t imagine how could we live on a boat, the size of a walk-in closet, and not kill each other. Our Tried & Tested Survival…
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He’s Cute and Handy
“If you can’t find him cute, at least find him handy.”This is a phrase I heard from my seventy year old friend, Don. Every time he’d say this, his smile would be wide and toothy. When it comes to my husband, I feel I got both. He’s a cute handyman. Luckily for me he…
No Microwave Needed
Just before Thanksgiving, my husband decided to demo our 1960′s decrepit kitchen. For two years I lived with a stove where only two burners worked and an oven that wouldn’t latch shut. The black painted cabinets had a permanent greased stained finished and the pink tile was chipped from years of abuse. But the kitchen had some good…
Boats From Around the World
While sailing to various ports around the world, we saw many unique vessels. Some were hand carved from trees, others seemed to use blankets as a sail but all were interesting. A Kanu made from a breadfruit tree Tanna Island, Vanuatu A fishing boat on Makemo Island Toumotus – French Polynesia …
Sail the World on an Old Boat
We had a choice. To either save our money for a new boat or buy an old, less expensive boat. We decided on the old boat because we could then save our money to finance our trip around the world. There were no regrets in purchasing a 34 year old boat. Her hull is sturdy…