Multihulls – ever more popular for cruising

Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend for owners to choose a multihull for bluewater cruising. Yachting World investigate what is going on. Why multihulls are becoming ever more popular for cruising October 2015.

How NOT to buy a cruising boat

This book by experienced cruising couple Deb and TJ Akey will help you navigate the search and purchase of your cruising yacht with your sanity intact. Link to great review by Charlotte of SY Rebel Heart. http://www.therebelheart.com/charlottes-blog/2015/11/21/how-not-to-buy-a-cruising-boat-book-review-confession.html

Buying in Europe and selling in Australia

Interesting discussion on Cruisers Forum on the “in’s” and “out’s” of a one-way adventure. http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f128/buying-in-europe-and-selling-in-australia-166427.html Posted May 2016.

What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later

A report for BWS by Patrick and Rebecca Childress, who sailed away from Newport, Rhode Island in 2008 on what was supposed to be a four-year cruise. Now there is no end in sight. What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later  

Tools we Use

SY Rejoice has photographed their toolkit and outlined uses for every tool in the toolbox. A very useful summary of what you will need onboard for long-distance cruising. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tHcSgBLgJ26U1HLtP7BRmBwjlJwTz_BWalhqOU0lU-M/edit Posted December 2017.

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