by SAILING ANIMA | Mar 1, 2026 | ADVENTURE
March 1st, 2026 After months of “making do” with a temporary setup, I’ve finally made some massive leaps toward true off-grid independence. From securing the galley for heavy seas to finally testing the limits of my new power bank, this week has been a...
by SAILING ANIMA | Feb 15, 2026 | ADVENTURE
February 15th, 2026 Sizing for the Life I Want: 25kg Anchor, Electric Windlass & Dedicated Lithium Battery There’s something grounding about anchoring. Not just physically — emotionally. My GibSea 402 is 40 feet long, around 7.5 tons, and she’s not a weekend...
by SAILING ANIMA | Feb 8, 2026 | ADVENTURE
February 8th, 2026 Lithium Batteries on a Sailboat – Real Boat Life Between Repairs and Upgrades Upgrading a boat rarely happens in neat, isolated steps. More often, one project leads straight into the next — usually because something else decides to fail at the same...
by SAILING ANIMA | Jan 25, 2026 | ADVENTURE
January 25th, 2026 Boat Life Reality in Curaçao – What This Post is about Living on a sailboat in Curaçao looks effortless in short clips: turquoise water, sunsets, calm anchorages. But behind every beautiful moment there is routine, work, and a fair share of...
by SAILING ANIMA | Dec 28, 2025 | ADVENTURE
December 28th, 2025 Curaçao is not a new stop for me — it’s familiar ground. I’ve lived on the island for several years, explored it extensively, and gathered a lot of footage along the way. This video — and this post — exists in one of those in-between moments that...
by SAILING ANIMA | Dec 21, 2025 | ADVENTURE
December 21st, 2025 Living aboard a sailboat means that progress rarely comes in dramatic leaps. More often, it’s made up of small, practical maintenance jobs that quietly protect the boat and prevent bigger problems later on. In this short update, I focused on two of...
