Becoming a Sailor

Becoming a Sailor

More Than a Decade Afloat • Raising Sailors • Stories from SV Aphrodite

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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.
April 24, 2015April 24, 2015Lorraine Escher

First sail – starts well, ends with misfortune

April 24, 2015April 24, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua Sailing Week – a little nightlife

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015Lorraine Escher

Antigua Sailing Week – a room with a view

April 20, 2015April 20, 2015Lorraine Escher

She was a Day Skipper, one way ticket yeah

April 20, 2015April 20, 2015Lorraine Escher

Leaving for Antigua Sailing Week – parting is such sweet sorrow

April 17, 2015April 17, 2015Lorraine Escher

RYA sailing training – it’s not child’s play

April 13, 2015April 13, 2015Lorraine Escher

Adding colour and design pizazz to our catamaran

April 10, 2015April 10, 2015Lorraine Escher

Sail naked if you want, but wear your shoes

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015Lorraine Escher

Making maple syrup – a taste of home

Paul from SV Aphrodite up the mast doing repairs while at Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand
April 5, 2015April 5, 2015Lorraine Escher

A Boy Who Travels – Severe Food Allergies Limit Options But Not Opportunities

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