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.
Winterized sail boats on the frozen Ottawa River
First Days with Our St. Francis 50 Catamaran: Repairs, Refits, and Reality
Grocery list for passage planning – starting with a bare fridge and pantry
We bought our first boat: SV Aphrodite is ours
Boating in the 70s
Taking inventory of our sail boat
Outfitting a boat for the first time
Transferring boat ownership: hire a marine documentation specialist. Get`er done.
