Aegina is one of those islands that just works for cruising sailors. Close enough to Athens to be convenient, far enough away to feel like you’ve properly escaped, and friendly to boats of all sizes, it’s a natural first (or last) stop when exploring the Saronic Gulf. Whether you’re island-hopping for a season or just … Continue reading Explore Aegina: A Cruiser’s Paradise in the Saronic Gulf
If you’ve ever tried doing yoga in the salon while your boat rocks… you’ll know that wellness routines for liveaboards need to be a little more “creative” than what you see on Instagram!
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.
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)
Flotilla Sailing - What It’s Really Like — From People Who Lived It !
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
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.
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
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
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