We learned a lot while cruising in the fjords of Chilean Patagonia, the Beagle Channel, and sailing around Cape Horn. Of course you can watch the sailing videos here to see what life on board at the end of the world is like, but among...
One of the questions we get asked the most is where we are going to go next, and why? Well folks, here it is. This is the route we are taking around the world, and why we chose to go this direction. We are sailing west-about around...
When we take in the sights and the smells of the world, we get a feeling. We often find ourselves revisiting these sights and smells, day dreaming at the office of when we can next feel the wind in our hair, see the water rush past...
As sailors currently navigating the Chilean Fjords of Patagonia on our sailboat Sweet Ruca, we have found the "Patagonia & Tierra Del Fuego Nautical Guide" 3rd Edition to be an essential resource for our voyage. This book, written by Mariolina Rolfo and Giorgio Ardizzi, has...
Chartplotters vs. PCs - Which is Best for Your Boat Having the right equipment can make all the difference when navigating a sailboat. While traditional chart plotters have been the go-to option for many sailors, Industrial Touch Screen PCs offer a range of benefits that make...
We’ve all seen it, a beautiful boat sailing along on blue water, but with wrinkles in its sails. Why would someone spend all that money on sails that have wrinkles in them? Why are they there? What do they mean? When is it time to...
What is the Best Anchor for Cruising Sailboats? Our Experience Based Perspective. In our last video, we found ourselves in an open anchorage with a lee shore in a 45-knot storm that lasted for several hours overnight. We were confident in our anchor, which allowed us...
Sailing around the world always starts with a dream! If you are like us, once you have had the dream your mind will be on a never ending quest for more knowledge about how to sail around the world. These are the sailing books on...
Why You Need a Cordless Angle Grinder on Your Sailboat Let's talk safety! When beginning to prepare for cruising on your sailboat it is important to think about safety. We carry many safety items on board. The USCG and many other governments have some specific requirements,...
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about yourself, especially for natural introverts like us. We aren't used to this sort of attention. Linked Article: https://themirrornewspaper.com/aw-graduate-sails-world-documents-adventures/ We are not living in a row of little boxes with a mortgage, car payment, and regular jobs. This makes us...
