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DIY Rigging Upgrade at Anchor – Installing Sta-Lok Terminals on My Sailboat
October 12th, 2025When you live off-grid on a sailboat, maintenance doesn’t wait for the perfect conditions. This week, anchored in a calm bay under the Caribbean sun, I tackled one of those essential (but slightly nerve-wracking) projects — upgrading my rigging with...
A Day in the Life – Groceries, Boat Work, and Dreams on the Horizon
October 5th, 2025Everyday life looks a little different when your home floats on the water. In this episode, I share a glimpse of what off-grid living aboard a sailboat really feels like — a blend of simple routines, salty hands, and small adventures that make up life...
Life at Anchor – Off-Grid Living in a Curaçao Lagoon
September 28th, 2025After an unforgettable trip to Bonaire, I’ve dropped anchor once again — this time in a quiet lagoon in Curaçao. The water here is calm, the breeze steady, and life moves at the rhythm of the wind and the waves. It’s the perfect place to slow down,...
The Quick Escape – Sailing from Curaçao to Bonaire and Back
September 21th, 2025Sometimes, boat life takes you on adventures you didn’t exactly plan — and this one was a perfect example. Sometimes you get interrupted from life on anchor and work on the projects, turning into an island passage between Curaçao and Bonaire.The...
Sailing Off-Grid – Testing Freedom, One Anchor at a Time
September 14th, 2025There’s a special kind of feeling that comes when you finally leave the marina behind — when the last dock line is untied, and your boat becomes your entire world. In this video, I set sail to test life off-grid, anchored solo and relying...
Back to Boat Work – Rebuilding My Anchor Locker
August 29th, 2025After a short break on land, it was time to get back to what boat life is really about — fixing, improving, and keeping this floating home seaworthy. My next challenge: rebuilding the anchor locker. When I first installed my new windlass system, I...
Sailing Adventure to Grenada and the Grenadines
August 15th, 2025What was supposed to be a simple hop over to Grenada turned into a full-blown Caribbean odyssey. You’d think that, living in the islands already, a short flight south would be easy — but this trip had other plans. It started with a missed connection,...
Rebuilding My Anchor Locker – One Step Toward Freedom
July 25th, 2025When I first bought my boat, I knew I was stepping into a world of adventure — but also a long list of projects waiting to be tackled. One of the first things that caught my attention was the anchor setup. The boat came with a tiny anchor and an old...
There is never a day without a challenge living on a boat
July 18th, 2025Ah, boat life—where every project is an adventure, and nothing ever goes as smoothly as you hope. This week, I’ve been juggling a few different tasks, from something as simple as pumping up my kayak to more complex issues like my dying batteries. Let’s...
Bought a sailboat to sail around the world, but will I ever get out sailing?
July 11th, 2025Battery Blues and Rope Rescues: Another Week of Sailboat Survival Another week, another boat crisis—because why would anything ever go smoothly? Just when I thought I had my systems dialed in, my sailboat decided to keep me on my toes (and my toolbox...
Boat Life Update: Fixing the Backstay, Winch Maintenance & Caribbean Challenges
July 4th, 2025Back in the Marina—The Never-Ending Boat Repair Saga Continues! Just when I thought I’d be slicing through turquoise Caribbean waves, fate had other plans. After my backstay snapped like a overcooked spaghetti strand (yep, that happened), I’m back at the...
First sail after 75 days on the hard
June 27th, 2025Ahoy, fellow adventurers! This week’s journey was one for the books—full of excitement, unexpected challenges, and that ever-present camaraderie that makes the sailing community so special. After what felt like forever docked at the marina, I finally...
Finally splashing after 75 days on the hard
June 20th, 2025After 75 long days on the hard, the moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived—we’re back in the water! 🎉 There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your boat float again after weeks of sanding, painting, and boatyard chaos. But as any...
Boat Restoration Progress – Hull Painting Done & New Friends!
June 11th, 2025The past week has been a major milestone in my boat restoration project—the hull painting is finally done! 🎨⚓ This was one of the most critical and time-consuming steps, so seeing it completed feels incredibly rewarding. The fresh coat not only brings...
Victory Week: Autopilot Rises From the Dead & The Countdown to Splash Day Is ON!
June 4th, 2025Ahoy, shipmates! This week was one of those glorious stretches where the boat gods finally smiled upon me. After months of wrestling with ANIMA's gremlins, we've hit some major milestones that have me doing my happy dance (though my neighbors in the...
The Challenges and Rewards of Fiberglass Boat Repair: A DIYer’s Journey
May 28, 2025Boat ownership comes with many joys—but also the inevitable need for maintenance and repairs. One of the most demanding yet essential tasks is fiberglass boat repair. Whether fixing cracks, restoring hull integrity, or smoothing out imperfections, working...
Boat Life Chronicles: When Your Fridge Betrays You & Other Tales of DIY Despair (and Triumph!)
May 21, 2025Ahoy, Shipmates! This week aboard ANIMA was a wild ride of electrical heartbreak, ceiling victories, and grinding-induced existential dread. Grab a cold drink (if your fridge works—unlike mine), and let’s dive into the chaos! ❄️ The Great Fridge Fiasco: A...
Boat DIY & Sailboat Refit Adventures: Battling Moisture Damage & Making Progress!
May 14, 2025: Windows, Fridges, and the Never-Ending Boat DustThe Great Window Replacement Saga This week marked a major milestone in Operation Make My Boat Watertight Again. With a friend's help, we:✔️ Successfully replaced the worst leaking windows✔️ Discovered the...