Since we bought Avocet in 2018, Chris and I have carried on our little tradition of “Decking the Hull,” every December, our salty version of decorating for the holidays. Although we had every intention of continuing the cheerful tradition of digging out our minimal decorations, filming a little skit, and spreading holiday cheer through the […] More
wingssail images-Sherri Wilkinson Fred & Judy wingssail images-judy jensenGreg & Gloria in the Kithchen We were invited to a wonderful Christmas Dinner at Greg and Gloria’s (G to G Windward) condo with some other cruisers. We had lots of fun. Click here for more photos. Fred & Judy, SV Wings, More
… so we’re taking a break. We’ll be back in 2021, but not exactly sure when, so please keep in touch via our social media (FB, Instagram, occasionally Twitter) where we will post updates. If you are an FTBMate or Patreon you will be seeing lots of news in Click here for full post: https://followtheboat.com/2020s-been-horrible-for-us-all-a-competition/ […] More
As we quickly approach gift-giving season Chris and I are often asked by loved ones what is on our “wish list”. Living on a boat, I’m sure you can imagine our wish list is not necessarily the most extravagant as space aboard comes at a premium. Some of the best gifts we have ever received […] More
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy Hanukkah! Seasons Greetings! Since we’re feeling festive, we want to give you a message AND a present this year. So we have put together this short clip and are asking you to call upon your powers of observation as salty sailors to enter our competition. Click here for full post: […] More
Kids Corner is a feature on this website and blog that my 10-year old writes as weekly post about whatever’s on her mind at the time. We do this to allow her to have a voice on the website and get her to correspond with other kids around the world More
TweetWondering what to buy for the Sailor on your shopping List? Here are a twelve Ideas for the sailor on your list…click any of them for more information, to order, or for some other ideas! Remember, if the sailors on your list may be full time cruisers, they only… Click here for full post: […] More
“But how will Santa find us?” our children asked with more than a little anxiety. “He has his ways,” we replied confidently. This was 2007: the year before we went cruising, we traded home fires on Bainbridge Island for a small cabin in Washington’s north Cascades for a getaway. It Click here for full post: […] More
Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Maybe, but it’s not too early to start Christmas shopping… We have five great present ideas for sailors and cruisers. We use these items all the time on SY Esper and you will too if you are lucky enough to receive them Click here for full post: […] More
Do you have a boater on your Christmas list? Here are some ideas for great gifts for boaters. These are things that as a boater in the Pacific Northwest I love. Boaters don’t have an abundance of space onboard, but some things are very useful to have. Whether they have Click here for full post: […] More
Time with Family This week we got to spend some great time together during our family Christmas. We planned on taking a full week plus off work and boat projects while we went and visited family and stayed with Deb’s Brother and Sister in Law. Wow, We had a great time. We started by picking […] More
From the entire LF2SF Crew…Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, wherever you are. Next year we may write this email from somewhere on the Gold Coast of Mexico, but this year we’re still here in the US. Quincy missed the her Sunday Wisdom Column due to being in the kennel, so […] More