Kung Hei Fat Choi!
We took this photo yesterday, the day before CNY starts, in a mall close to the marina. It was uncharacteristically quiet and many staff and shoppers were wearing face masks.
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Millie’s kidneys are OK…
We don’t know what happened, but when Jamie found Milllie on the dock this morning (using her tracker) she was soaking wet apart from the top of her back and head.
Millie’s kidneys are OK… Read Post »
Too many reefs to anchor safely…
Why do sailors always complain about the sailing conditions, and why are those conditions never quite right?
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Is this the weirdest loo in the world?
Ever had a room with a view? How about a poo with a view? This is the strangest toilet we’ve ever seen…
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Still very worried about Millie :(
We’ve tried everything we can think of and hope is beginning to fade on board SY Esper, so here’s an outline of all that’s happened in thehope that any experts you may know are able to shed some light on this.
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This beach isn’t on anyone’s bucket list… Anambas Islands
…because no-one, apart from the local islanders and a handful of cruisers knows about it. To get to one of the most beautiful and remote beaches in the world you have to be intrepid and determined, or sail there
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Seven Deadly Sailing Destinations
The seven deadliest places in the world. Are these the most dangerous places on earth? Have you been to any of them? Let us know in the comments.
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Is it a mooring buoy or mooring ball?
Are you still making the same schoolboy error when you tie your monohull to a mooring? We explain the best way to use a mooring properly… in one of our all-time favourite sailing destinations.
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Jamie’s new passenger
An infestation must be treated properly and not allowed to progress before it can do serious damage. But were the facilities in the remote Anambas going to be able to help us?
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BIG Christmas giveaway prize competition!
Since we’re feeling festive, we want to give you a message AND a present this year. So we are asking you to call upon your powers of observation as salty sailors to enter our competition. One lucky winner will win all three presents!
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Fixing an overheated engine on a remote tropical island
One of our all-time favourite places to drop the hook is at Pedang beach on Jemaja. A two mile white beach stretches towards uninterrupted views of distant rain forests. Hills shimmer on the horizon. There are no hotels or resorts here. Not so much fun, though, when your engine starts to boil!
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Would you head straight towards a pirate attack?
If you knew there had been a recent piracy attack where you were heading, would you keep your intended course and still set your sailboat towards that destination? What would you do? How would you react?
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5 reasons why you are NOT too old to sail round the world!
We’re alarmed by the number of people who tell us that they are ‘too old to sail’ and are convinced they have, quite literally, missed the boat. This anxiety has become more prevalent in recent years. Why? We think we have the answer…
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Sharks, turtles, Flying Fox invasion! Wildlife heaven and hell – Tioman
When flying foxes attack the instruments on your sailboat mast how would you discourage them?
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Christmas presents under $50 for sailors
Presents and festive gifts under $50 for sailing cruisers in the holiday season. We use these items all the time on SY Esper, they make life easier and the day go smoother, we wouldn’t be without them. Links in blog for where to find each one.
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