🌿 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 →

Troubleshooting No Water from Engine Exhaust

How it works, what can go wrong, and what to do when no water is coming out the back 🚿⚓ If you’ve ever started your engine, glanced over the stern, and felt that little spike of panic when no cooling water is coming out, welcome to a rite of passage for sailors everywhere. Unfortunately for … Continue reading Troubleshooting No Water from Engine Exhaust →

Journal – 6 months sailing the Saronic Gulf, Greece – May

Journal - 6 months sailing the Saronic Gulf, Greece - May

🌿 The Emotional Tides of Long-Term Cruising — Riding the Highs and Lows With Heart

People often picture long-term cruising as an endless holiday — turquoise anchorages, sunset cocktails, dolphins at the bow. And yes… There is magic. So much magic. But the truth is softer, deeper, more complex. Cruising isn’t just a physical journey.It’s an emotional one — with tides just as real as the ones beneath your hull. … Continue reading 🌿 The Emotional Tides of Long-Term Cruising — Riding the Highs and Lows With Heart →

🌿 Relationships Afloat — Thriving With Your Partner, Family, and Crew

Living on a boat changes everything — including the way we relate to the people around us. When your home moves, rocks, creaks, and sometimes throws you around, relationships take on a whole new dimension. There’s less space, more closeness, fewer doors to close, and absolutely no room for festering resentment or unspoken frustrations.