5 tips for filming your travel or sailing adventure With the proliferation of inexpensive gear, and the success of vlogs like Sailing La Vagabond, more and more people are opting to film their sailing adventures whether it be for friends and family, documentary film fests, or Patreon funded Youtube channels. We recently had the pleasure
5 creative ways to finance a boat
When Robin first came home with the idea of owning a boat I was somewhat skeptical. We were living in a beat-up apartment above a diner in Greek Town, Toronto. I was 25 and unemployed and he was a 29 and a student. Suffice to say we didn’t have tons of cash laying around for
Sailing at night: tactics and tips
Sailing at night: tactics and tips As an early-to-bed person, I find a night passage offers special and sublime opportunities for stargazing, precious alone time, and quiet contemplation. However, I’ve also found myself wet, cold, and not-so-quietly contemplating the lights of a ship bearing down on us. Does that tanker see us? Fortunately, after 3,000
Stay Gold: a doc on dodging hurricanes & one salty Pacific crossing
Over the last two years we’ve heard some pretty salty tales about a vessel named “Stay Gold”. This Lawson 30 has seen hurricanes, lost steering, and even washed ashore. She is however one hell of a tough boat, and absolutely refuses to die. Our first encounter with this salty legend was in the anchorage in
Make your own leecloth
Make your own leecloth out of recycled canvas. After we purchased a new suit of sails recently, I was determined to give our old sails a second life. I couldn’t find a recycling program that accepted sailcloth, so I started looking for ways to put our bagged-out old sails to good use. To my great
Make your own sail repair kit
Keeping a well-stocked sail repair kit on board is important for preventing and minimizing sail damage. We bought a beautiful new set of sails for MonArk only 7 months ago and I have already put my sail repair kit to use on several occasions. With the right tools on hand you’ll be able to catch any damage
Keeping greens fresh without a fridge
When my partner, Robin, wants to get my attention, he’ll come home with a big beautiful bouquet of freshly cut collard greens. If it’s a special occasion, maybe a dozen stems of rainbow chard. I’ve always liked greens and, as anyone who’s lived without refrigeration can attest, nothing says “I love you” like a fistful
Our favorite sailing kicks
Since we began cruising, I’ve been on the lookout for a good pair of sailing boots. Something that was versatile and could handle salt water. Ultimately I discovered the ultimate sailing boots were in fact a pair of sandals.
How much does a boat cost to own?
Photo credit: Fabian Blank “How much does a boat cost to own?” you ask. Well, it depends. How much does a boat cost to own? It really depends. Boats will absorb as much money as you throw at them. Helipad anyone? On the cheap end we’ve heard of people getting a boat for $1.5K or even free (it’s
Hacking Big Adventure – 5 friends sail & climb Greek Islands
I called Ian Drogin on Skype to interview him about his recent expedition: a 6-week sailing and climbing adventure throughout the Aegean Sea where he and his crew tackled several limestone crags in the Greek Islands. I was half-expecting to meet some burly hybrid sea-dog/mountain-man. After all, the trip sounded like the kind of thing
