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Banter and insights from Esper’s cockpit from the followtheboat crew. Sailing oceans, traveling inland, meeting locals… find out what it’s like to live the cruising life, warts and all.
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May 11 2024
An Earthquake Shook Our Sailboat!
[S04E28] At 06:00 the boat shook and there was the sound of thunder: we had just experienced an earthquake!
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May 11 2024
An Earthquake Shook Our Sailboat!
[S04E28] At 06:00 the boat shook and there was the sound of thunder: we had just experienced an earthquake!
Apr 21 2024
Priceless Cruising Tips from One Hundred Successful Cruisers
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?”
Apr 7 2024
Apps or Chart Plotter: Which is better?
[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
Mar 22 2024
Guaranteed Reasons Why Your Cruising Dreams Will Fail
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.
Mar 9 2024
Sourcing Boat Parts in Remote Places
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...
Feb 25 2024
Animals on Boats | Good and Bad
There will always be animals on boats, whether you want them there or not. To live on a boat means living with nature: on land in the sea and in the air. Some are friendlier than others and will make your life better. Some won’t...
Feb 11 2024
6 Tips For Stress-free Cruising and Sailing
This week we’re giving away 6 tips for stress-free cruising. Things that make long-term cruising life a more comfortable experience.
Jan 14 2024
The Southeast Asian Giant Puzzle
This is our attempt to unravel the 'giant puzzle' that is Southeast Asia...
Dec 17 2023
Sailing Across the Indian Ocean Nearly Broke Us (and Our Sailboat)
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.
Dec 2 2023
Where Have We Sailed in the Last 17 Years?
We've just completed 17 years of cruising and travelling the world aboard our sailboat. It's been an adventure full of surprises!