Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

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Author: Lorraine Escher

When we began, I had no sailing experience. After ten years of circumnavigation, this lifestyle has been nothing like I imagined. The highs —swimming with dolphins, and meeting people who live in remote places —have been exhilarating and life changing. The lows — losing a rudder at sea or experiencing rough weather — have been challenging. Beach days with small children have given way to school days, as our kids prepare for university. We hope that our lifestyle, meeting interesting, passionate people, and our need for teamwork and self-reliance are memories that shape our children into adults who contribute to their communities and seize life with fervor.
May 5, 2015May 5, 2015Lorraine Escher

Not exactly smooth sailing…

May 4, 2015May 4, 2015Lorraine Escher

RYA Day Skipper civilized sailing

May 3, 2015May 3, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua: signs that peak season is over

May 2, 2015May 2, 2015Lorraine Escher

Standing on the podium abuzz with delight

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua Sailing Week – last day!

Yellow Transderm Scopolamine packages
April 30, 2015April 30, 2015Lorraine Escher

Scopolamine Side Effects at Sea: My Blurry Vision Experience

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua Sailing Week – a day to celebrate

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua Sailing Week – got myself a jib job

April 26, 2015April 26, 2015Lorraine Escher

All the gear, give me a year

April 26, 2015April 26, 2015Lorraine Escher

My first sail race

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