When Sailing Blog
Sailing Gift Guide for every Sailor Budget
No matter your budget, there is a perfect sailing gift for everyone. Find the best sailing gift for the sailor in your life below.
6 Ikea / Target hacks for your sailboat
Life on the sea is full of waves, tacks, and unforgettable adventures. Outfitting your sailboat with versatile space-saving items is key to making boatlife smooth.
Best liveaboard Marina on the US east coast
Brunswick landing marina convinced us with an engaged cruiser community, easy access to downtown, free laundry, free water and complimentary bikes. After our stay, we can say Brunswick Landing Marina is the best liveaboard marina on the US east coast
Sailing Outfit: What to Wear Sailing
In this article, we will discuss our favourite sailing outfits, from swimsuits over foul weather gear to the right sailing shoes and clothes for sailing trips.
Starlink Internet on sailboats: Boatlife review
The prospect of high-speed, unlimited internet in the most remote anchorages instantly drew us to get a Starlink internet dish for our sailboat. But did Starlink deliver the off-shore internet we crave for remote sailing adventures on our boats?
how day charters can pay your liveaboard life (Boatlife stories)
Today we are talking to Marisa and Ej, about how a few months of day charter can finance your liveaboard life.
how to run an online store from a sailboat (Boatlife stories)
A fairytale of entrepreneurship and boat life. No better way to describe the fantastic story of Phil and Roxy. I sincerely enjoyed this interview, loved how they both shared their financial story and how being a liveaboard impacts your health, world views, family and relationships.
Electrical needs on cruising sailboats (determine your power consumption)
Sailors increasingly equip their cruising sailboats with many instruments to increase security and comfort on board (navigation instrument, communication, home appliance). But it all comes with a high increase in electricity needs.
Nuclear technician and textile designer on a sailboat (Boatlife stories)
A family of five and their dog with the dream to escape social “normality” on land for a year ended up never going back. This is the story of a courageous couple who faces adversities with a problem-solving attitude and reinvented themselves to create financial income streams to support their family life at sea.
Selling Properties from a Catamaran (Boatlife stories)
How land-based income streams can finance your sea-based life. Victoria and Mike have swapped the rainy British islands for sunny days in the Mediterranean Sea while running their property business back in the UK.
Lead or lithium marine batteries for your boat?
What are the different types of marine batteries and which marine battery should you choose for your boat. Lithium or lead battery? Deep cycle or starter battery? Wet cell or AGM marine battery? We talk you through it all.
Electrical Energy on Sailboats (Boat Electricity 101)
How to generate electrical energy on Boats. An introduction about Sailboat Electricity including information about batteries, generators and inverters.
5 sailing apps every sailor should use (Boat Life 101)
Apps are part of our live and help us along the way. This is no different on boats and while sailing. Check out the 5 apps which are integral part of our liveaboard Boatlife.
7 steps to buy a boat (Boat acquisition 101)
Buying a sailboat or a motorboat can feel pretty scary. To make the whole thing a little easier, we put together a 7 step process that guides you through the messy procedure of buying the perfect boat.
Does your dream boat reflect your dreams?
Buying a sailboat or a motorboat can feel pretty scary. To make the whole thing a little easier, we put together a 7 step process that guides you through the messy procedure of buying the perfect boat.
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