Anchorage and marina options from France to Croatia

Sailing at night is something you either love or hate. Night passages are part of cruising so how do you prepare yourself for these passages?

How we decided what options and inclusions to have on board at the start of our sailing adventure.

I’m a workshop addict; it’s fun learning new ways to make things. I haven’t done one a workshop in a while so when I saw the opportunity of learning how basket weave using recycled materials; I signed up; as you do. What appealed to me most about this workshop was the use of recycled materials…

Yes, its March and I’ve decide to do a 2018 Year in Review: it’s never too late right? And I started writing this on my birthday; what a better time to reflect on the past year. What went well in 2018 Travel This year we went on one of the biggest adventures of our lives.…

My love of “slow travel” began in my early 20’s when I spent eight and a half months on the back of a truck, bouncing around on the dirt roads of the jungles and deserts of Africa. We free camped under the stars listening to roaring lions, crossed the deserts of Sudan and the Sahara…

So, you’ve said “yes” to the wonderful adventure that is cruising life, but there’s a nagging voice in your head that whispers “what if”….

Lisbon is a city of vibrant colour and colour, heavily influenced by Art Nouveau style architecture. A perfect place to rest and explore after sailing down the Atlantic Coast.    

After a long, tiring sail down the Atlantic Coast of Spain and Portugal, we took a break and explored the vibrant city of Lisbon. Bypassing  Marina de Cascais, popular with yachties, we chose to be closer to Lisbon city itself. After researching the city marinas options we settled on Marina Parques das Nacoes, as it was…

A sense of foreboding followed us down the Atlantic Coast after we passed the Coast of Death (Costa del Mort). It was still early May and the weather in the Atlantic Ocean is notoriously fickle and changes quickly throughout the day. To minimise getting caught out in really bad weather while sailing down coastal Spain…

Yes, this the latest “hot topic”. Everyone seems to be talking about single-use plastic; from plastic bags to plastic straws. Having spent several months in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, I can tell you, the problem is real. And it’s not pretty. Plastic debris littered the water, beaches and shores, to various degrees,…

When we arrived in La Rochelle, a few short months ago, we had no idea what to expect from many things; the town, our new catamaran “Wild Heart” and sailing in France. We quickly discovered that La Rochelle was a joy, rich in history and lifestyle; commisioning a new boat was an intense and exciting…

The maiden voyage of Wild Heart and her crew meant leaving the safety, familiarity and comfort of a marina in pretty La Rochelle and crossing the notorious Bay of Biscay; a large open stretch of water with a reputation for being very unfriendly. It was not a trip I was looking forward to in a…

Buying a new catamaran and taking a leap into a new way of life.

How and why we decided to move from a monohull yacht to a catamaran.

A brief guide to cruising and whale swimming in Vava’u.

The Dalmatian Coast is simply breathtaking. It’s a coastline of turquoise waters and the red roofs and bleached stone of the old seaside towns and cities. Have you been inspired by these images to sail Croatia but possibly don’t know where to start? If you’re a sailor and haven’t chartered overseas before, it can seem…

The Atlantic: Accomodation at the iconic Byron Bay, Australia

I share my experience of learning to free dive in preparation for a sailing trip in Tonga. It also happened to be the middle of winter.

The colour, fragile beauty and cultural significance of Japan’s Cherry Blossoms, makes this season a magical time to visit.

Ever considered taking an online class but overwhelmed by choice? Here’s some suggestions….

Are you considering taking an online art class? I’ve discussed why I love online classes here. As there are so many available, it can get a little difficult to choose, so here are a few suggestions to help you choose.

Have you tried them? Three years ago I didn’t know they existed and now I have discovered them, it’s fabulous. There’s such a fantastic range of classes and teacher to explore and access. What is an online art class? It’s literally a virtual art class. There’s a teacher who posts lessons online which you can watch in your…

I had a timely reminder the other day: “you create your own definition of success” It’s so easy to get caught up in how the world defines success – money, recognition, celebrity – but it’s more personal than those generalisations. For some, it’s a happy family, for others it’s professional achievements but for creative types,…