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Addendum to Our Valiant 40 Suwendejen Post

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Jeffrey

After writing our post on Suwendejen, I started having second thoughts about the boat. After being aboard her, I had crossed her off our list. However, while writing the post, I started to think a little more about the possibility … Continue reading →

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Viewing a Valiant 40 – another joint post

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Margaret

After getting off So Bella, we crossed the yard, waited another fifteen minutes while the broker took care of more important things, and then finally headed out on the dock to see the Valiant 40 we had also come to … Continue reading →

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Narrowing the Boat Search

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Jeffrey

Though our blog belies it, we have been rather consumed lately with all things cruising. We booked a charter for the Bahamas, bought a sailing dinghy, and have started our boat search in earnest, to name just a few of … Continue reading →

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Our Transatlantic Crossing (or not)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jeffrey

Eating lunch at my desk yesterday, I googled two-cabin, bluewater boats. Currently, this is our preferred cabin layout, as it would allow us to comfortably accommodate visitors. We have come across a few different models with this arrangement (e.g. Passport … Continue reading →

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Heading West: Part I

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Margaret

Hello from beautiful Primm, NV! Today we are sitting poolside at Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino, relaxing after a whirlwind two-week adventure. We are half-way through a month-long excursion. We apologize for our lull in blog activity over the past … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance for Cruisers

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Margaret

One of the concerns of many cruisers (and their land-lubbing family and friends) is medical care and health insurance while cruising. After reading hundreds of blog posts I have come to the conclusion that there is no consensus, but rather … Continue reading →

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Dream Boats – Post #2 – Islander 36

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Margaret

Islander 36 – Interior Plan “B” As an artist and someone who appreciates the idea of unique and creative living spaces, looking at boat layouts often has me feeling like I am shopping at the mall. Everything looks the same. … Continue reading →

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