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May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Sailing at night – New Zealand to Fiji

SV Aphrodite in Auckland Harbour also known as Waitematā Harbour.
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

We Discover Miele’s Reputation for Excellence is True

Putting the Parasailor back in the "sock" on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis 50 catamaran.
June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Speeding by Day With Our Downwind Parasailor Sail

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021May 1, 2021

From Splendide to Miele: A Washing Machine Upgrade for Our St. Francis 50

Dismantled Splendide 7100XC washer/dryer in parts, completely unfixable and destined for the garbage.
February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

End Days for Our Splendide Washer/Dryer — Built for the Landfill

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018Lorraine Escher

An unexpected visit to Aphrodite from the Secret-Santa Amazon fairy

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018Lorraine Escher

Freezing on a catamaran in Georgia

Kids on a St Francis 50 catamaran with a Splendide washing machine in the saloon.
November 22, 2018November 22, 2018Lorraine Escher

Finding Space for a Splendide Washer/Dryer on Our Catamaran

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018Lorraine Escher

Humble seamstress beginnings: repairing a pillow case on our Sailrite (industrial) sewing machine

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018Lorraine Escher

Life raft gear: what if you were not rescued, how long could you survive?

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