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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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Starlink for Boats Review - A Liveaboard Cruiser's Perspective
As a full time liveaboard cruiser here's my review on having Starlink installed aboard our boat.
Telicia
Feb 234 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 166 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
Feb 28 min read


Round-Up: Sailboat Security System Ideas 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.
Telicia
Jan 99 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.
Tynan
Jan 54 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 31, 20245 min read


Is the Current iPad Air M2 Worth It? An Owners Insight
Having owned the iPad Air M2 for month now here's my insight into whether or not it's worth it!
Telicia
Oct 23, 20247 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.
Travel Sketch
Oct 11, 20242 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
Sep 11, 20247 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
Jul 29, 20248 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
May 3, 20244 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 28, 20246 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
Apr 5, 20245 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
Mar 21, 20247 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.
Telicia
Jan 26, 20246 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!
Travel Sketch
Jan 17, 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.
Telicia
Jan 16, 20244 min read
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