76. A Month On My Own
I’ve spent a month on my own. No, not in prison. Not in quarantine. Not even against my will. Sailing … Continue reading 76. A Month On My Own
75. WYSIWYG
In the old days of personal computers there was a term called WYSIWYG. An acronym for What You See Is … Continue reading 75. WYSIWYG
74. Pan Pan Tomas
I arrived here in Nuku Hiva two weeks ago. And I am sorry that it has taken me this long … Continue reading 74. Pan Pan Tomas
73. Podcast
I’m safely anchored here in Nuku Hiva. Following a fantastic crossing from Panamá. One that I will cover in a … Continue reading 73. Podcast
72. The Big Blue
I’m getting ready to go in a couple of days. I have already checked out of Panamá so technically I … Continue reading 72. The Big Blue
71. In the Pacific!
Saoirse has transited the Panamá Canal and left the Atlantic Ocean behind. My first impression of the Pacific is that … Continue reading 71. In the Pacific!
69. Back at Base Camp
I’m in Shelter Bay Marina. In Panama. Right next to the Atlantic entrance to the canal that will take me … Continue reading 69. Back at Base Camp
68. Solitude
I’ve just spent a week entirely on my own. As I say that, I realise that half of you sarcastically … Continue reading 68. Solitude
67. Time to Say Goodbye
Saoirse is lying in a marina that forms a part of a fancy resort that is virtually empty. The resort … Continue reading 67. Time to Say Goodbye
65. The Risks of Sailing Solo
As a solo sailor, I frequently get asked if it’s not scary out there. All alone in perilous waters. The … Continue reading 65. The Risks of Sailing Solo
63. Where Next?
I’m getting Saoirse ready for a haul-out in a couple of days. For some much needed TLC at the local … Continue reading 63. Where Next?
62. Falling Asleep at the Wheel
As a solo sailor, I often get asked if I sleep during long passages. The answer is yes. I need … Continue reading 62. Falling Asleep at the Wheel
61. Spicemas
The people of Grenada celebrate Spicemas in August every year. A ten day celebration of the abolition of slavery. Locals … Continue reading 61. Spicemas
60. Hibernating in Grenada
I have reached Grenada. At the far south of the Windward Island chain. Located 12 degrees north, Grenada is technically … Continue reading 60. Hibernating in Grenada
59. The Med or The Caribbean?
Having spent six months or so in the Caribbean and several years in theMediterranean, I thought I should venture a … Continue reading 59. The Med or The Caribbean?
57. Island Time
I’m aware of that I haven’t posted anything for a month now. One reason is that I managed to get … Continue reading 57. Island Time
56. Handing Over the Baton
As of next month, I am officially retired. I haven’t really contributed towards the financial growth of our society for … Continue reading 56. Handing Over the Baton
55. Do What I Say, Don’t Do What I Do!
Living on a boat in the tropics comes with all sorts of risk to your personal health. A few of … Continue reading 55. Do What I Say, Don’t Do What I Do!
54. Hurricane Season is Approaching
The month of May has started here in Sint Maarten. Actually it is May everywhere in the world. Officially that … Continue reading 54. Hurricane Season is Approaching
53. The Ones We Leave Behind
I am back in Sint Maarten. After a stay in Florida that was longer than expected. We didn’t just go … Continue reading 53. The Ones We Leave Behind
52. On Vacation
It is my birthday today. I know, it is the 1st of April. Trust me, as the years have stacked … Continue reading 52. On Vacation
51. Sailing Plans
A month and a half. That is how long I’ve spent in the small island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. … Continue reading 51. Sailing Plans
50. About Stress and Energy Vampires
I don’t think a year of cruising has changed me as a person. But it has definitely made me less … Continue reading 50. About Stress and Energy Vampires
49. First Anniversary
The other day, it was my first anniversary as a full time live aboard. The first of many, I hope. … Continue reading 49. First Anniversary
48. Robert and Irma
We just spent a week in Barbuda. Quite possibly our favourite Caribbean island so far. Together with Antigua, it forms … Continue reading 48. Robert and Irma
47. Life on Anchor
A common misconception is that cruisers spend most of the time on the move. That you set sail and go … Continue reading 47. Life on Anchor
46. Lockdown in Paradise
We are firmly strapped to a mooring in Les Saintes. A small group of islands just south of Guadeloupe. A … Continue reading 46. Lockdown in Paradise
45. Saoirse’s Atlantic Crossing
Hi there, I am Saoirse. A 40 foot boat that just took four idiots across the Atlantic. From Lanzarote to … Continue reading 45. Saoirse’s Atlantic Crossing
44. My Atlantic Crossing
We sailed 3,315 nautical miles to get to…..France? How did that happen? We started in a south-westerly direction, then we … Continue reading 44. My Atlantic Crossing
43. Offshore Communication
With a few hours to go before we set off across the Atlantic, I thought that I should post a … Continue reading 43. Offshore Communication
42. Two Months in Lanzarote
Two months. It is exactly two months since Daniel and I tied Saoirse to Pontoon B at Marina in Lanzarote … Continue reading 42. Two Months in Lanzarote
41. Groundhog Day
I have spent seven weeks in Marina Rubicon on Lanzarote. One of the best marinas that I have ever been … Continue reading 41. Groundhog Day
40. A True Adventurer
Meet Jim Schofield. Woodworker, solo sailor, ultramarathon runner, adventurer and 58 year old TikTok celebrity! Jim is one of many … Continue reading 40. A True Adventurer
34. Preparing for an Atlantic Crossing
The Canary Islands is a pretty cool place for a sailor in October/November. That is when everyone planning to cross … Continue reading 34. Preparing for an Atlantic Crossing
29. Sail Damage
The western Mediterranean has been subject to some bad weather during the past few days with lightning storms, lots of … Continue reading 29. Sail Damage
28. Where’s Wally
I am now in Dénia on Costa Blanca in Spain. On my way to Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean again. … Continue reading 28. Where’s Wally
27. Another Change of Plans
I am now in Santa Ponsa now. Close to Palma de Mallorca. In Spain. Making my way towards the Strait … Continue reading 27. Another Change of Plans
25. Isole Egadi!
I thought that I should add another post quickly following my previous one on wind conditions. Just to prevent anyone … Continue reading 25. Isole Egadi!
24. About Wind
As sailors, we need wind to transport ourselves long distances. To do that comfortably though, we need it in the … Continue reading 24. About Wind
20. In with the Locals
Sandy and Helga, my South African neighbours and friends on the catamaran Carla, have looked after an old wooden sailing … Continue reading 20. In with the Locals
19. A Day at the Races
Things have changed here now. The infection rate has soared and most of the country has gone from ‘yellow’ to … Continue reading 19. A Day at the Races
18. A Month in Gaeta
I have spent a month in Gaeta now. A lovely little sea-side town between Roma and Napoli. The local region, … Continue reading 18. A Month in Gaeta
17. I’m a Live-Aboard!
So that’s it. I have actually moved aboard. And abroad. Home is in Italy for now but eventually anywhere I … Continue reading 17. I’m a Live-Aboard!
14. European Road Trip
I finally managed to travel to Saoirse. It only took a 3,500 km drive to actually get there. In each … Continue reading 14. European Road Trip
13. Finally, Some Sailing
Sweden’s arguably most important annual celebration is just over. This is when Swedes return to their pagan traditions and party … Continue reading 13. Finally, Some Sailing
12. Corona!
It is Easter time and everything has progressed according to plan. The house is sold, my oldest son Morgan has … Continue reading 12. Corona!
11. Boat Work in Tropea
After almost five weeks it was time to go to Cantiere Navale del Porto di Tropea to get the boat … Continue reading 11. Boat Work in Tropea
10. Farting Volcanoes
I left my new-found friends the following morning with an aim to reach Lipari in the Aeolians before it was … Continue reading 10. Farting Volcanoes
9. Guttorm Guttormsen
On the way out of the marina the next morning I filled the diesel tank again. I had motored 36 … Continue reading 9. Guttorm Guttormsen
8. Night Sailing Solo
Now the real adventure was about to start. I was going to try my first overnight sail on my own. … Continue reading 8. Night Sailing Solo
70. The Panamá Canal
In a few days I will go through the Panamá Canal. One of the wonders of the modern world and … Continue reading 70. The Panamá Canal
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