Bubble Rings

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A few months ago we took a freediving course here in Savusavu to learn a few tips/techniques for going deeper. On our last day we were all hanging out in the water when the instructors dove down and tried to blow bubble rings. Neither one of them could get it. … Read More

The Savusavu Routine

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Cyclone season in a brand new marina is quiet. Only a couple of boats have people on them. We thought we’d be in a bigger hurry to leave, but it’s actually a pretty nice chill place to spend some time. We’re slowly getting things together, and will move on soon … Read More

Beating the Heat

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Ali got back and dove straight into doing what she does best—deep cleaning. There is little that is more satisfying than a spotless boat. What can’t be cleaned onboard gets sent out to me. I had thought I’d be able to replace the gas regulator and solenoid here in town. … Read More

Fiji Reunited

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Welcome back to Fiji during cyclone season. Hot, humid, and a breeding ground for mold. Friends who live here assured us that if you stand still for five minutes, you’ll need to use a Clorox wipe to get the mold off your skin. Most of the boat had a green … Read More

MSP to PDX to SUV?

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A snapshot of the true boat life. A return to the States from the islands always means a bit of a boat-bits shopping spree. Even things like a Fiji flag are easier to get off of Amazon than they are in Fiji itself. Usually when we travel to the boat … Read More

Afton Alps

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It had been thirty years since I skied, and I’d forgotten how enjoyable it is. The kids and I got out for the second time on a gray, but warm day, and it was awesome to see how quickly their skill level jumped. Our first visit they took a lesson … Read More

Icing Up

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This is Charlotte. She loves me. Why? Because I’m the only one in this family who is allergic to cats. Shouldn’t be that exciting, but we are really looking forward to installing new trampolines on the front of the catamaran. Boat bits and bobs are starting to arrive at the door pretty … Read More

First Time for Everything

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It’s a weird winter in Minnesota. There is just no way we should be able to go for a walk in the woods with tennis shoes on in January. Ouest and I have been doing a few miles a day out here. After spending every waking minute outdoors on the … Read More

A Brown Christmas

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December is a big month for us, with Christmas and a couple of birthdays all hitting in quick succession. We expected this year we’d get to do all of that in the snow, but it wasn’t meant to be. Christmas cookies with Aunt Toni. Lots of dice games. I used … Read More

A Minnesota December

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On Thin Ice

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If you haven’t signed up for a shot at winning a Wanderer Financial subscription yet, you’ve got until the end of the year. Kick off 2024 on the right foot. See our last post here for your chance to win. Lowe’s birthday was four months ago. Let’s just say the … Read More

Haystack Rock

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Seven years ago I started Wanderer Financial. After years of being asked how I afford the lifestyle we live, I decided to show people. Since we took off sailing in 2003 I’ve acquired a lot of new skills. After all this time spent fixing boats and motorhomes in order to … Read More