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.
November 14, 2016November 14, 2016Lorraine Escher

Heavy Rain Closes School in Luperón, and Our Kids Vote, “Yay!”

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016Lorraine Escher

Betty, Age 10, Gets Her Very First Pair of Glasses

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016Lorraine Escher

The Orange Wagon That Forged Friendships in Luperón, Dominican Republic

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016Lorraine Escher

Paul’s Eye and the Power of Facebook — How News of an Allergic Reaction Reached Six Countries Before Mom and Dad

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016Lorraine Escher

Canadian Boat Kids Go to School in Luperón

September 18, 2016September 18, 2016Lorraine Escher

Cruising life: what do boat kids learn while fixing marine toilets?

Our kids outside Escuela Pedro Alejandro Pina (the public elementary school in Luperón) in the Dominican Republic
September 11, 2016September 11, 2016Lorraine Escher

Canadian Boat Kids Go Shopping for School Uniforms in Luperón

September 3, 2016September 3, 2016Lorraine Escher

Cruising, Culture Shock and Questioning “Why?”

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016Lorraine Escher

Our kids feature in a CruiserTV episode

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016Lorraine Escher

The saga of Leo’s helm

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