Preparing for offshore sailing
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The End Result…
After eight months of being landlubbers, we climbed back onto Innocenti as she was lowered into the water with her new paint job, Schenker watermaker, Victron battery, and charging system, not to mention new varnish, VHF radio, gas hoses and… Continue reading
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The Italian Job…
Our Great Big Italian Refit. Innocenti has been baked in the Asian sun, rained on in the Malaysian wet season, sandblasted in Sudan and Djibouti, and had the odd altercation with Egyptian fisherman near the Suez Canal. It’s time that… Continue reading
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If Not Now… Then When?
Five hints to kick-start your cruising dream. The dream is to sail offshore. To live on board and cruise the world, living the simple life, fishing, and idealic anchorages. You’ve done a bit of sailing, you’ve followed all the YouTube… Continue reading
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Greece…
After the adventures of the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, it was with great excitement and relief that we reached the Mediterranean. We cleared into Cypress, and after enjoying our first taste of Europe and having a rested and… Continue reading
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Reflecting on 2024 and New Year Preparations for an Indian Ocean Crossing…
Our time in South East Asia is coming to an end. I’ve loved this part of the world, especially Langkawi, where I really felt like part of a community, and we made some great friends. Christmas was stress-free, and we… Continue reading