Turning Your Cruising Dreams Into Reality

Find out what the oldest person to traverse the 5 great capes thinks about knockdowns, potatoes, and onions What’s next for Jeanne? Find out here.

This is PART TWO OF THREE Jeanne Socrates talks about her set up on board, changing an injector underway and preparing for single-handing passages. She’s been upside-down fixing autopilot and plans for all emergencies. She asks the pertinent questions in her preparation, “When we turn upside down, what’s going to happen.” And “Can you take charge of your vessel if somethi

Part one. (Part two and three to follow). If you'd like to watch the interview - copy and past this link into your browser (for the video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2P-xVjWOw8 Jeanne shares some of her achievements and the story of her Australian heritage. She chats about how it all began. She also shares some great docking tips and funny docking experiences What were Jean

We chat with Lisa as she hurtles around Antarctica setting a new record. She’s approaching Cape Horn… find out how she is coping and preparing for three forthcoming storms, and icebergs!

We chat with Lisa as she hurtles around Antarctica setting a new record. She’s approaching Cape Horn… find out how she is coping and preparing for three forthcoming storms, and icebergs!

Right! All you blokes pay attention. Sheilas turn the page (or press pause!) .... or if you could wait a little while - cause this one is for the emasculated males. Last night we had a barney - of course, I was right like all good males invariably are. However, Jackie was convinced I was a raving lunatic in need of sleep.....

Sailing oceans is not like a plane or car ride. Nothing is certain except a vast puddle of water and a great stretch of sky. The days pass, measured not in hours but in distance. It’s dynamic, fantastic, and petrifying all at the same time. There is rarely pattern or logic; you deal with what’s received, as it arrives . . . moment by moment.

An unplanned stop at the unwelcoming Isle de Cocos revealed a little gem. With imperative repairs, and stuck in the vortex of fickle winds and currents, we made way to the nearest safe haven, Isle de Cocos. Cruising boats aren't permitted to stop here.

Join us in San Diego, from the Police Dock to Marina, and where I set up an office in the laundry. We put our guests to work on the Aries Wind Vane and anchor chain. And we made time to explore.

For many reasons we had a sad farewell from Ecuador, heading for Las Perlas. On the way, we suffered equipment failure and gale-force winds, which meant we turned our bows elsewhere and explored a new destination. Come with us and visit Las Perals with us onboard our sailboat and en route we'll reveal Panama’s Secrets. If you'd like to read this story and view pictures, got to ww