Saying goodbye is never easy
We’ve sailed thousands of miles, anchored in countless remote places, made new friends and had many new experiences. But saying goodbye still hurts.
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Six things YOU do WRONG on a boat
In our most intimate insight yet into life aboard SY Esper, we undergo self-therapy and get some irritations off our chest.
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How to barbecue fish (without a BBQ!)
The fishing gods smiled but the weather gods had other ideas, raining and blowing on our plan for a barbecue. So Liz came up with a fake BBQ recipe.
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Barbecued fish without a BBQ recipe (FTBMates only)
The fishing gods smiled but the weather gods had other ideas, raining and blowing on our plan for a barbecue. So Liz came up with a fake BBQ recipe.
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Is anyone really living off-grid?
Living off-grid: remote places, building fires on the beach, living the simple life, disconnecting. It’s a dream, this off-grid life, but is it real?
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The Non Radioactive Lens – SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (8 Element)
INTRODUCTION This is my second ‘one hour photo’ project in which I take one lens and present a few photos from a photography walk-about. For non-photographers, it will give a little taste of the nightlife in semi-locked down Kota Kinabalu.
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Don’t do local politics (when abroad)
We don’t do local politics when abroad and didn’t talk publicly about the precarious situation we were in at the time because we didn’t want to rock the boat.
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One Hour Lens Test: Sony FE 28-70 3.5-5.6 OSS
INTRODUCTION This is a little mini-series in which I undertake a one-two hour walk-about with a specific lens and present five images taken during this period to show off what the lens is capable of, or where it falls short.
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Underwater Photography For Beginners
Top 3 camera recommendations for underwater photography for beginners and lots of practical tips for successful photography when diving.
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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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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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