🌿 Kindness at Sea — The Quiet Heartbeat of the Cruising Community

If there’s one thing that has consistently amazed me throughout our years afloat, it’s this: Kindness is the true currency of the cruising world.

Anchor Snubber or Bridle? (And Why Length Matters More Than You Think)

If you sail a catamaran, there’s one anchoring topic that almost everyone agrees on (which is rare in sailing 😄):Use a bridle, not a single snubber. A bridle shares the load between both hulls, reduces yawing, and gives you a quieter, more comfortable night at anchor. But simply having a bridle isn’t enough — how … Continue reading Anchor Snubber or Bridle? (And Why Length Matters More Than You Think) →

Life as a Flotilla Leader in Greece

Flotilla Sailing - What It’s Really Like — From People Who Lived It !

🌿 Rebuilding Trust in Your Boat After Something Goes Wrong

Here’s something every long-term cruiser learns eventually: Trust in your boat isn’t built once — it’s built again and again, especially after something goes wrong. A failure at sea — whether it’s losing a mast, an engine dying in a tight channel, dragging anchor in the night, or any unexpected “oh no” moment — shakes … Continue reading 🌿 Rebuilding Trust in Your Boat After Something Goes Wrong →

🌿 The Unspoken Emotional Load of Liveaboard Women

This post is for every woman who has ever felt responsible for keeping the peace, maintaining the routine, holding the fears, or carrying the unspoken expectations aboard her floating home.

Embracing Fear: A Sailor’s Guide to Confidence

Not everyone talks about this, but I will, because it matters: Many sailors — even very experienced ones — feel nervous at sea.And nervous sailors are not “bad” sailors.They’re thoughtful sailors.Aware sailors.Human sailors. Confidence at sea isn’t something you’re born with.It’s something you build — slowly, intentionally, and compassionately. And for those of us who … Continue reading Embracing Fear: A Sailor’s Guide to Confidence →

Journal – 6 Months sailing the Saronic (April)

A journal of our adventures in the Saronic Gulf, Greece.

🌿 How to Start Your Thrive Journey — A Simple Guide for Life Afloat

Living afloat is a beautiful adventure, but it’s also a lifestyle that asks a lot from us. Your home moves, your power varies, and your weather dictates your plans. And through all of that, it’s easy to slip into survival mode rather than truly thrive.

Ten quick Christmas gift ideas for boaters and yachties.

Short and sweet, here is a list of ten things you can buy for friends and family (or yourself) who are boating mad! (Some are on Black Friday specials, so be quick!)

Cruising When Older – Our Real-Life Update (Because Yes… We Feel It Too!)

If you’ve been following along on Sailing & Sunshine, you’ll know that Captain Mike (64) and I (a very youthful 63!) have been full-time liveaboards long enough to admit… things don’t work quite the way they used to. The knees? Questionable. The memory? Patchy. The sense of adventure? Still absolutely firing.