South Island Road Trip. Exploring the beautiful scenery of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
It’s been far too long since our last update, so here goes … Jo had her last chemotherapy session at the end of January and followed it up with a …
Vegetable Barley Soup
Boat life means making use of cooking ingredients that are easy to store. In cooler temperatures this stew/ soup is like a warm hug after a day on the water. …
Healthy Hummus
On a boat, having a recipe that tastes fresh and is easy to make from an easily available stores and is quick to make and tastes great is a real …
Fabulous Falafel from scratch
We make no secret that we think the humble chickpea is a superfood. This has been our staple falafel recipe for many years. It must be made with soaked, dried …
Ocean Passage – Marshall Islands to Fiji.
After a 17 day, 20 hour, 2100 nautical mile trip we arrived in Denarau, Fiji. We left Majuro on the 25th of August in very light westerly conditions. Taking advantage …
Stuck all summer in the middle of the Pacific – Wall Street Journal Article
This Article originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal on the 2nd of September 2020 as part of their ‘Life in Quarantine’ series. View full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/travel-during-covid-a-bbq-ace-marinates-after-canceled-plans-11599058725 Edited by …
Repairing, Refuelling and Restocking after Ailuk Adventures.
We have had a busy time in Majuro after getting back from Ailuk Atoll. Having been cruising for the last 14 months so we have a few maintenance items that …
Sailing Away! Our Last Day in the Marshall Islands. EP87
This week we spend two days checking out from Majuro in the Marshall Islands. Covid tests are completed and we visit the three government offices who approve our departure. A …
We Killed our Dinghy – Will it delay our sail to Fiji! EP86
We have another busy week preparing to leave Majuro. We manage to puncture Dave and struggle to get him fixed. Will we complete the job in time?
Future Sailing Plans and Preparation. Where to From Here? EP85
After getting back from the remote Ailuk Lagoon this week we settle back into life in Majuro. With shops, postal services and internet it is a busy time. Covid 19 …