Cruising life and lockdown life are good bedfellows
In some ways living on a sailing boat full-time can be good preparation for restrictive ‘lockdown’ measures, as we have found during the start of this global pandemic. Part 2 of 3.
Thoughts and Plans
‘Lockdown’ in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Why is SV Humpback staying in Dominican Republic for an extended period, and what is lockdown during COVID like for its crew? Part 1 of 3.
Home is where the anchor drops…
Sailing Vessel Humpback is now our family home for the foreseeable future. David has resigned from work and is freelancing to cover our (much reduced) expenses.
Sleep, sail, thrive – crossing an ocean with two young boys and a baby.
Three kids, two adults, one ocean. 19 days. We kept the boat sailing, all stayed sane, baked a cake, played many games – and enjoyed it.
One Year In
Charlotte reflects on our first year aboard – slowing down, challenges, things we have learnt and best bits.
Updating the blog in Baiona
We are currently moored at a marina in Baiona, our first marina since La Coruna just over two weeks ago, having spent the intervening period anchoring or mooring around the Ria’s between the two. The next week doesn’t look ideal for sailing, as the remnants of a Hurricane and series of Southerly winds look like … Read more
Mistoffelees [now Humpback]
About our catamaran, Humpback – why we bought her, how we’ll use her – the “grand tour”.