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As we travel and explore the world we want to share the things we see, experience and learn with others. Our hope is to inspire you to undertake your own adventures or help make your life that little bit easier as you travel.
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Telicia
6 days ago6 min read
Choosing the Right Starlink Mount for Your Boat
Choosing the right Starlink mount can be crucial on a boat so let's breakdown what's available with tips on what to look for.
Telicia
Feb 18 min read
Find the Perfect Boating Gifts for Mom this Mother's Day! 2025
Using our knowledge of cruising life we've come up with 16 amazing Mother's Day gift ideas for moms who love boating and sailing.
Telicia
Jan 99 min read
Sailboat Security System Ideas Round-Up for Your Boat in 2025
A run down of products you can use to upgrade your sailboat security, including wireless cameras, PIR alarms and remote boat monitoring.
Tynan
Jan 54 min read
Best Marine Engine Repair Tools to Have Aboard a Yacht
Here's the essential tools I think every liveaboard sailor should consider carrying for basic engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Telicia
Oct 31, 20245 min read
How to Choose the Right Chain for Your Sailboat
Looking for a new anchor chain & not sure where to start? Let's delve into how to find the right size, length & type of chain for your boat!
Telicia
Oct 23, 20247 min read
Is the Current iPad Air M2 Worth It? An Owners Insight
Thinking about buying a new iPad? I've been in your shoes. I've never been much of an Apple user but as a liveaboard cruiser the thought...
Travel Sketch
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Installing STEINBAUER PowerModules on a Yanmar 4JH45
Here's some information including detailed photos on how STEINBAUER PowerModules can be installed on a Yanmar 4JH45 engine.
Telicia
Sep 11, 20247 min read
Starlink for Boats - The Plans, Dishes & What it Costs For Cruisers
Here's a rundown of the main things to know about marine Starlink, including the plans, hardware and what it costs to get internet at sea.
Telicia
Jul 29, 20248 min read
Galley Guide: Choosing Appliances to Have on Your Yacht
A guide to the essential yacht galley appliances you should consider for your sailing home from an live aboard cruisers perspective.
Telicia
May 3, 20244 min read
Sailing Office: Equipment Ideas for Remote Work Success
Here are 8 tools and gadgets you can buy to help create a functional sailing office that maximizes productivity and comfort.
Telicia
Apr 28, 20246 min read
Shark Shield Review: Scientific Protection From Sharks
Looking for a shark repellant device that actually works? Here's a breakdown of the Ocean Guardian Shark Shield range!
Telicia
Apr 5, 20245 min read
Online Connection: How to Get Reliable Internet on a Boat
Here's some of the strategies and technologies that help provide reliable marine internet on a boat to sailing digital nomads and cruisers.
Telicia
Mar 21, 20247 min read
Vlogging Yacht Life: Gear & Editing Equipment for a Sailing YouTube Channel
A quick review round up of the camera's, drones, action cams and software we used to create our sailing videos and travel vlogs for YouTube!
Telicia
Jan 26, 20246 min read
Changing our Code 0 to a Facnor Discontinuous Furler
Step by step, here's how we changed our flying sail furler from a continuous to a discontinuous furling system that runs back to the helm.
Travel Sketch
Jan 17, 20244 min read
Safely Boosting HP with STEINBAUER Marine PowerModules
We installed STEINBAUER PowerModules on our Leopard 45 Catamaran's Yanmar 4JH45 engines, and what a positive difference it has made!
Telicia
Jan 16, 20244 min read
Buying the Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sewing Machine
​Having done the research and spoken to other cruisers, I decided to take the plunge and buy myself a Sailrite LSZ-1 sewing machine.
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