When we left the Maldives end May 2013, we had no idea that sailing across the Indian Ocean would be the most difficult thing we have ever done. It nearly broke us, and our sailboat.

Sailing Across the Indian Ocean Nearly Broke Us (and Our Sailboat)

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[S04E28] At 06:00 the boat shook and there was the sound of thunder: we had just experienced an earthquake!

An Earthquake Shook Our Sailboat!

Over 100 real-life cruisers answered our question, “If you were going to offer ONE piece of PRACTICAL advice to a new or would-be cruiser, what would it be?”

Priceless Cruising Tips from One Hundred Successful Cruisers

[S04E26] In the apps or chart plotter debate, some say apps have already taken over from chart plotters. Do you agree? We believe the right apps can improve our cruising experience and make life more comfortable at sea, they may

Apps or Chart Plotter: Which is better?

This is no random made-up list of why your cruising dreams will fail. It is based on what we've actually witnessed since we began sailing and cruising in 2005.

Guaranteed Reasons Why Your Cruising Dreams Will Fail

Sourcing boat parts in remote places. Anchored off a remote island and your engine fails, what do you do? How do you source an engine part? Or fuel? Maybe you need water...

Sailing Across the Indian Ocean Nearly Broke Us (and Our Sailboat)

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