The Anambas islands are incredible. And the best thing about them right now is that, because you can only get there by boat, hardly anyone goes there. A few hardy yachties have made the trek over from Nonsga Point, Indonesia, in the past. But in December 2016 they opened their own port of entry, which meant in 2017 we were able to sail there from Pulau Tioman, Malaysia…
This is why we sail… Read Post »
“Jamie slammed SY Esper into reverse. We were on our own in the middle of the uninhabited Penjalin group of islands in the north-eastern corner of the Anambas archipelago. We couldn’t afford to make a mistake…” Our six page article for YM is out now!
Our Anambas adventure published in Yachting Monthly! Read Post »
Quick heads up in case you missed it. We’re going live today (Sunday for most people, Monday morning for us) and it’s an open forum! You can ask us anything about us, Millie, Esper, what it’s like as a liveaboard, our trip to the Anambas… live link here: https://www.youtube.com/c/spannerheadz-followtheboat/live (times are in the post). We look forward to catching up with you soon!
We’re going live today (we really are)! Ask us anything… Read Post »
A big welcome to our new subscribers! As most of you know we promised you a Christmas gift, so here it is…
Christmas Gifts! New Products! Promo Code – HURRY! Read Post »
It’s been a long time since we posted something on our blog. As you’re no doubt aware all our energies go into our youtube channel with our weekly video updates but we realise some of you like to read the odd blog post from time to time. With this in mind we’ll try and line up a few posts for you soon. Just to keep things ticking over we’re uploading this shot of a view from Tinggiling Island. Water clarity? Tick! Coral? Yep! Desolate little island with palm trees? Got it!
Followtheboat in the Anambas Read Post »
We’re excited to announce our second live-stream! Please come and join in, and send us a question beforehand. WHEN? This Sunday/Monday 27/28 Aug 2017 These are some local times: Sunday 27th: LA 3pm New York 6pm London 11pm Monday 28th:
We’re going live again! Read Post »
We’ll be going live on Tuesday and we’ve scheduled the broadcast on YouTube, which means we now have a link. When you click it you’ll see a ‘Live in X Hours’ and a ‘Set Reminder’ button. Click this to be reminded when we go live! The link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgMJB61agtg
Here’s the link for the live broadcast Read Post »
We are going live this coming Tuesday 22nd August at 14:00 on youtube and we’re looking for YOUR questions. The theme of the broadcast is “The pros and cons of being a liveaboard”. If you’d like a better chance of us answering your question then either reply to this email, post your questions in the comments on this blog-post, or email Jamie or Liz directly. You’ll need to subscribe to our YouTube channel in order to get a live notification. More details in this blog post link…
Does living on a boat get old? What’s it like as a western woman travelling in Muslim countries?
Does Living On A Boat Get Old And Travel Advice For Women Read Post »
Do locals just consider yachties as tourists? What happens when you want to quit being a liveaboard, and why would you do it? What’s it like sailing with kids? These and more questions were answered over one week on youtube.
SIX QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN SIX DAYS! Read Post »
Liz discovers a delightfully laid back and remote island in the far north of the Andaman sea that remains untouched and home to a small band of intrepid expats.
Koh Chang – How To Find Your Own Island Paradise In Thailand Read Post »
The first in a series of articles on Esper’s complete refit in Thailand, originally written for Sailing Today magazine.
Sailboat Refit – Introduction Read Post »
Koh Phayam has long been a favourite with intrepid yachties. As we secured our anchorage at the Sun Resort on Buffalo Bay, we quickly discovered why.
The Perfect Thai Island Few Have Heard Of – Koh Phayam Read Post »
It sometimes feels like there are few islands left in Thailand that haven’t been turned into tourist hotspots. Koh Phayam is still one of them, but development is fast bringing it into line with its more famous rivals. There are still no cars, no post and no hotel blocks. Hot water is a luxury and air conditioning is available in only one bungalow resort.
Searching for Thailand’s hidden islands Read Post »
Long term sailor Liz Cleere remembers her best Christmases at sea and reveals how to enjoy the festive season away from home in style
A sailor’s guide to celebrating Christmas at sea Read Post »
