Category Archives: BoatingLife

Stray Kittys and the Demon Duck of Doom

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Frank Taylor

For over a year we have spent many days and nights hanging out with our friends on s/v Stray Kitty, a family with three kids who sailed from Canada on a catamaran. We met up with them dozens of times … Continue reading →

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Guests on Tahina and Presentation

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Frank Taylor

A few days ago, our friends from s/v Stray Kitty came down to Sydney by car and are staying on Tahina while doing some sightseeing here. They have managed to sell their boat here in Australia, and so they will … Continue reading →

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Unfriendly to Boaters in Australia

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Australian businesses near the coastal waters could be more friendly towards visiting yachts. And boaters in general. We have traveled half way around the world, visited 20 countries, and have run into more trouble in Australia trying to find a … Continue reading →

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Boating Life: Water Incident on Tahina

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Frank Taylor

We had a boat-related disaster a couple days ago. It was a freak accident that should not have happened considering our precautions. We have a water proof bag for our electronics (cameras, phones, etc.). Whenever we get off the boat … Continue reading →

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Boating Life: Blue Water Passages

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Frank Taylor

One thing we are often asked about world cruising by sail boat is whether we are frightened by going on long passages across the ocean. The thought of going out to sea alone on a small boat hundreds or even … Continue reading →

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Boating Life: In a Port for Repairs

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Frank Taylor

As you travel around the world by boat, occasionally you have to stop somewhere to have boat maintenance and/or repairs performed. After all, the definition we most hear about cruising is: “Repairing your boat in exotic places.” Along our way, … Continue reading →

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Boating Life: Preparing for New Countries

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Since we are preparing to leave Fiji and enter new countries, we need to look ahead at the procedures and formalities for entering countries on our itinerary. Each country has potentially different requirements, restrictions, fees, and procedures. Some (like New … Continue reading →

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The Boating Life: Kindle Reading

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Frank Taylor

The most favorite adage of the cruising life is that it really means “repairing your boat in exotic locations“. We certainly have spent a few days repairing a few things on Tahina since we arrived in Fiji. Just a few … Continue reading →

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The Boating Life: Is it right for you?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Frank Taylor

What’s it like to buy a boat, sell your house, sell your cars, move onto the boat, and sail into unknown waters? What’s it like to leave your friends and family behind and sail to foreign countries? What’s it like … Continue reading →

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City of Tahina: Boating Life

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Frank Taylor

Boats are very complex with many different kinds of systems. Some sailor/owners compare being a skipper to more like being a mayor. You essentially are managing the equivalent of a small city. Our boat has: a sewage system, water system … Continue reading →

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