Wondering how you'll downsize your home? You may not be planning to living on a sailboat, but these decluttering tips will work for you too!

SAILING THE WORLD WITH ONLY 6 MONTHS TO LIVE

Sailing across the Pacific on a million dollar sailboat (pt 1)

If you want to sail the world and take your pet with you, there are many things to think about when training a boat dog, from potty training to quarantine.

Know your new boat with a systematized approach to learning her systems and your confidence aboard will soar. Step-by-step method for learning each system.

When you’re out on the water in a boat, there are countless things that can go wrong. Knowing about them ahead of time is helpful for preventing boating accidents that can damage property, and, even worse, cause injuries and fatalities. Let’s discuss the most common causes of boating accidents. Let’s also talk about some of the most important things you can do to be proactive about preventing boating accidents. #boating #boatingtips #boatinglife #watersafety

Choose calm, uncrowded waters. If you're just starting to master sailing and learn how to of sailing lessons sailboat, then one of the most important beginner sailing tips to remember is to practice in ideal conditions of light winds and low traffic.

Your sailboat makes your heart flutter and sets you dreaming about escape. None of these things matter if you don’t understand your vessel.

The Atlantic Crossing takes less time than you might expect. It will, however, bring some peace, and can be a dream sailing trip. To learn more about the crossing, routes, and tips, read my article. #atlantic #sailing #ocean #routes #destinations #trips #tips

So, what do you do if a storm is on its way and you’re anchored…

There are several items I can't live without on the sailboat. See my top essentials for sailing on a liveaboard boat. #sailing #sailboat #boatlife #boating #liveaboard

When I asked a German Navy veteran to teach me to sail, I discovered quickly that learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. I often tell people that when you sail for the first time, you have one of two experiences. It either becomes a one-time, bucket-list thing t

When I first started to get the “itch” – the urge, on a regular basis, to quit my corporate job and sail off into the sunset – I started reading like crazy. After a colleague, in her early 40s, moved aboard a sailboat and worked from port, after her kids left for college, I realized […]

What factors contribute to the success or failure of becoming a bluewater cruiser? Read these 15 ways to avoid failure when becoming a bluewater cruiser...

When your boat is stationary for any length of time – either at a marina or at anchor, if you’re going to be living on the boat and using the various systems there are several key things to keep an eye on. Below you’ll find a 10-step Sailboat Maintenance Checklist for routine mission-critical daily and/or weekly checks and a video where Simon and I demonstrate the steps. Note: the below checklist can be found in my guide, ‘Checklists for Sailors: Passage Planning, Sailboat Maintenance…

Ten years ago we didn't have smart phones or iPads, and sailors managed to get by perfectly well without them. But there is no doubt that times and technology have changed, and there are some seriously cool apps out there that can make life on the water just that little bit easier. So what awesome…