Lisa Blair is an Australian adventurer. She’s an author, keynote speaker, and multi-world recording holding sailor. Her motto is, “just do it because the world is changed by doers!’ One of our team is proud to share one record with Lisa – as Jackie and Lisa became the first double-handed, all-women team to sail Melbourne […]
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I hope you are enjoying our new video podcasts Cast Off With Confidence. I have such fun chatting and learning about guests. Our newest guest is Liesbet Collaert who strives for A Life Less Ordinary. About: Liesbet- A Life Less Ordinary Liesbet Collaert is a bilingual freelance writer, translator, editor, and photographer from Belgium who has
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In the next audio podcast episode, Cast Off With Confidence, I chat with Ivan Signorelli from Ocean Boardroom. Ivan has vast boating experience which includes over 30,000 miles logged, RYA instructor qualifications, Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, Radio, Diesel, as well as a few Sydney to Hobart races. Find out more here, Ivan reveals some sage
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Taking bookings now: Seamanship Courses – as easy as ABC Boat / PWC Licence: October (1 day theory) – F2F (we hope!) Navigation (Zoom) October (4 x 3 hour – part-time) – Zoom Marine Radio Licence (VHF/HF) October (2 x 3.5 hours – part-time)Â – Zoom Click on the course or here to register your
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Living onboard / Sailing podcasts are a relatively new production for us. We are experimenting with how we showcase them. Here’s our latest: Sailing: Isle de Cocos, Costa Rica. This one has subtitles and pictures. We’d love to know what you think:Â Sailing: Isle de Cocos, Costa Rica. Here’s what else we are up to
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On our second trip across the Pacific, we stopped at different places. Join us on Costa Rica’s Little Gem Isle de Cocos. If you prefer to listen to this story, click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality Podcasts. View the podcast picture video with subtitles here. With nothing more to worry about than
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Last week we looked at: Planned Maintenance, now let’s look at Elements of a Planned Maintenance Program There are simple steps to follow to create a basic maintenance system for your vessel: Step 1Â Â Determine what items need to be maintained: engine, plumbing, electrics, bilges, batteries. You can break these down further and create a spreadsheet
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Fear is an emotion experienced by everyone around the world, but how do you face fear head on? Fear arises with the threat of harm; whether either physical, emotional, or psychological, real or imagined. Some view it as a negative emotion, but I think it can be a healthy feeling if you can harness it
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A log book is an important piece of equipment onboard every vessel. Let’s take a loot at a ship’s log book and why you need one. Recreate Your Journey A ship’s log book is a great way to recreate your journey, keep records and later, look back at what you have achieved. Your log book
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Come on a trip with us and visit San Diego: War Ships, War Cries and Wannabes If you prefer to listen to this story, click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality Podcasts. With a charming mix of mega yachts and masquerading pirates onboard 7 metre sailing ghettos, San Diego is like a melting
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