The trend in bluewater cruising, liveaboard, oceans sailing yachts has been moving towards bigger boats, comfortable living spaces with multiple cabins, galley, and larger bathrooms. But these sailboats are expensive to buy, maintain, and insure, requires more crew, are more difficult to handle, both offshore and in marinas or tight areas. We talk with Kim Stephens & John Harries about … Read More
Ep 29: World Schooling Around The World
World schooling is the educational approach where learning takes place primarily through travel and experiencing different cultures and environments around the world. Sometimes, World Schooling can involve short-term trips, like the 3-months Teresa and I are currently spending in Italy while our son, Haven, attends a school here. We’re doing this with a program called Boundless Life. Sometimes, world schooling … Read More
Ep 28: Sailing to, and Cruising The Bahamas
Today we’ll eavesdrop on a conversation Ben had with two sailors who are cruising in the #Bahamas. Our guests are @nicawaters who you may know from the @theboatgalley or her blog Fit2Sail, and Dave Martin, @sailingwithcupcake, a former MoA Student and marine industry professional turned (mostly) full-time cruiser. Ben talked with them about their recent crossings to the Bahamas, which they did earlier this season. So, … Read More