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How much does it cost to live on a sailboat? Well, that depends on whether you’re living aboard in a marina or living on the hook. If you’re asking how much does it cost to travel on a sailboat, or how much does it cost to cruise the Bahamas, well, those are each different questions. … Read more
The name Hans Christian is classic in the world of sailboat cruising. They are rugged boats with well-thought accommodations. Bluewaterboats.org puts it this way: Still available today under special order, the Hans Christian 41 Traditional was first introduced in 1985. The name Hans Christian conjures up associations with boats that are heavy, sometimes slow, but … Read more
It takes a special person to single-hand a sailboat for multiple days offshore. Sam Holmes is just this type of person. Sam has sailed the Pacific, the US coast, and the North Atlantic. In this episode, Sam sails Norway. What did people say about the sail? What an amazing berth man. Literally under a waterfall … Read more
Video Credit: Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly You can see more stories from this sailing duo on Instagram.
Here are 5 basic sailing knots that every sailor must know. These sailing knots are essential for beginners to learn, and every ol’ salt uses one or more of these knots every day on a sailboat. They’ll save your sails, ensure a good mooring, and might even save a life. So what are the most … Read more
We’re going to make this simple – a list of essential sailing gear to help you get started sailing. This covers the basic sailing attire, safety gear, and sailing items for crew. Clothing for Sailing You won’t need all of these items to get started sailing, but you will experience conditions that’ll make you think … Read more
In this video, Sailing Doodles sails away on the new catamaran from Phuket south to Koh Racha and the Thailand islands. In this video, Sailing Doodles sails away on the new catamaran from Phuket south to Koh Racha and the Thailand islands. Phuket province is located in southern Thailand. It is the biggest Island of … Read more
The crash stop, or quick stop, is a man overboard tactic for sailboats, and it could very well save your crew’s life! Typically people are taught various MOB (man overboard) maneuvers in sailing schools. The most popular in some schools is the figure eight. However, this MOB maneuver is slow and takes the sailboat away … Read more
This is a guide for how to live on a sailboat – but be warned, if you have any desire for the liveaboard lifestyle, you might quickly become on of us! Living aboard a sailboat requires an enjoyment of water, being okay with small living, and a sense of adventure. It’s not hard to begin … Read more
Sailboat Life is an online magazine for modern liveaboards, sailboat cruisers, and family sailors. From offshore passages, to island hopping, to marina life, and extended sailboat voyaging, we hope to share timely stories filled with actionable ideas and tactics to help you enjoy the Sailboat Life! This is our first post, and many more to … Read more
