Near Misses and Knock-downs (Surviving 20 Years at Sea)
Surviving 20 years as cruisers has had its ups and downs. We share five of our near misses here…
Near Misses and Knock-downs (Surviving 20 Years at Sea) Read Post »
Surviving 20 years as cruisers has had its ups and downs. We share five of our near misses here…
Near Misses and Knock-downs (Surviving 20 Years at Sea) Read Post »
…with the South Easterly Trades still blowing, there were few places to shelter…
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You’re sailing into the night, no land in sight and 200 miles to go, then four waterspouts fall out of the cloud, what do you do?
When Waterspouts Fall Out of the Cloud Read Post »
Post-COVID, beautiful Belitung has been suffering from a lack of international tourism, a situation compounded by problems with local air carriers. There’s only one ferry a week, and flights to the island have been cancelled.Our local friend and agent, Ervan,
Checking out of Indonesia at Belitung Read Post »
That was one almighty front approaching us. And, sure enough, the rain and lightning started. It was going to be a long night…
Nothing Like It In 20 Years! Read Post »
Part 2 of your questions in which we include that favourite subjects of cruisers, toilets and bum guns.
Should All Boats Have Bum Guns? Read Post »
Every now and then we post one of Jamie’s amazing photographs. Our supporters get access to the massive full-resolution versions in their Dropbox folder.
The 36 hour passage from Bawean to Karimunjawa threw just one long squall at us to liven things up in the middle of the night
Unspoilt Tropical Islands in the Java Sea Read Post »
This is Part 1 of our answers to your questions. We had so many (and they’re still coming in!) that we couldn’t answer them all in one go. This looks like it might be the beginning of a series… Keep
Your Questions Answered (Part 1) Read Post »
Every now and then we post one of Jamie’s amazing photographs. Our supporters get access to the massive full-resolution versions in their Dropbox folder.
With an almost full moon, we captured some beautiful night-sailing footage across the Java Sea to some of its remotest islands… This post is available to our Premium Content subscribers via FTBMates and includes access to all our premium features,
Amazing Night Sailing Footage! ✨ Read Post »
Sailing at night can be a precious moment for introspection and meditation. But it can sometimes be fraught with hazards…
Tips for Sailing at Night Read Post »
Our episodes are now close in real time, and this one comes from northern Bali, just before we set off across the Java Sea.
Sailing Across Bali Read Post »
It can be a bit tricky to set up, but with practice allows for a safe, fun passage.
How We Sail Goosewing (Crossing the Lombok Strait) Read Post »