Ever wondered what it’s really like living on a boat? From seasickness to toilets to anchoring in the ocean, here are the questions people ask liveaboard sailors.
A sailor’s dictionary: essential sailing terms, anchoring slang, sea condition descriptions, and yachtie rituals explained. Learn to talk like a cruiser today.
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Thinking of life on the water? Our beginner’s guide to buying a liveaboard boat – including printable checklist. Mono vs cat, motor v sail…
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Sailboats come in all sizes and shapes, so how do you know what is what? Here is a basic breakdown of keel and rigging classifications.
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Boating terminology aimed at helping new sailors. Words sailors use to describe a boat and rigging and sails. Dreaming of a live aboard life?
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Sailing North Phuket – anchorage, moorings, marina, fuel, water, groceries, chandlery, mechanic, carpenter, yacht broker, boat delivery…
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ABOUT US
We explore the world by land and by Sea. Our home, and usual mode of transport, is Thorfinn, our Adams-designed yacht. Trains, planes and automobiles get us to all the other destinations!
We share our travel tips, incredible destination, things to see and do, sailing, live-aboard life and cooking on a boat.
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