by SAILING ANIMA | Jun 20, 2025 | ADVENTURE
June 20th, 2025 After 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...
by SAILING ANIMA | Jun 11, 2025 | ADVENTURE
June 11th, 2025 The 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...
by SAILING ANIMA | Jun 4, 2025 | ADVENTURE
June 4th, 2025 Ahoy, 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...
by SAILING ANIMA | May 28, 2025 | ADVENTURE
May 28, 2025 Boat 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...
by SAILING ANIMA | May 21, 2025 | ADVENTURE
May 21, 2025 Ahoy, 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...
by SAILING ANIMA | May 14, 2025 | ADVENTURE
May 14, 2025: Windows, Fridges, and the Never-Ending Boat Dust The 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✔️...
