What’s it like to live on a sailboat?
Sailing, diving, fishing, swimming, beach barbecues, a typical week of living on a sailboat. It’s really hard work, don’t do it!
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Log
The Ship’s Log covers journeys undertaken by sail or canal boat, and includes general posts not covered by the Travel category.
Sailing in circles – what next?
Ever felt like it was déjà vu all over again? Or maybe Groundhog Day? Lately we seem to be sailing in circles, waiting to see what will happen next.
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Slow sailing and slow fishing
Liz’s theory that slow sailing is better for catching fish with a plug lure (Rapala or similar) is put to the test.
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Fishing on a sailboat: tips for cruisers
Liz shares her tips for fishing. “On passage, when the sails are set and we’re on one tack, fishing on a sailboat is a great way to occupy the mind and body.”
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Safety gear winners
We announce the WINNERS of two fantastic prizes: a Spinlock Deck Vest and Ocean Signal PLB1 – is it YOU?
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Sabah Tea and hot springs
If you ever visit Sabah, do not miss the Sabah Tea Gardens and Poring hot springs. There is nowhere more spectacular and welcoming in Malaysia.
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Interview On The Read It Right Show
You may know our story but we dig a little deeper into the background, our travels and time in India. There was, surprisingly, minimal bickering in this chat.
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Finding the world’s weirdest flowers
Finding the largest, smelliest, tiniest and rudest among the world’s weirdest flowers on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.
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Can you help us?
Can you help us? We’re interested to hear from any mate who reads a language other than English to see how well the translation works…
Falling off a sailboat: Part 2
WIN the PLB and LIFE-VEST models that saved Nige’s life in the conclusion to the story of our friend falling off a sailboat
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#BenderaPutih (White Flag)
#BendaraPutih has prompted a visceral response from Malaysians of all religions and backgrounds to provide comfort and practical help to their neighbours.
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Man Overboard: True story 2021 Part 1
Man overboard! You’ve fallen off the boat and it’s disappeared over the horizon. You are a solo sailor, so no-one’s coming back for you. What do you do?
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How to install a water heater on a boat
Jamie demonstrates how to install a water heater on a boat and explains exactly how a calorifier works.
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Are you fit enough to sail?
Are you fit to sail? Staying fit on a sailboat is surprisingly more difficult than you might imagine, so we’ve some suggestions to keep you in shape…
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How to argue and still be friends
If you don’t get to grips with the enormity of being stuck together in a small space 24/7, it could be the end of the dream.
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