Today started off ridiculously early. We’ve been looking into alternatives to the traditional pyrotechnic flares (the type which killed Billy Zane in Dead Calm), mainly because having explosives on boats is increasingly...
One of the nice things about having a basecamp is that we have a postal address, which allows us to have things delivered. It’s both a blessing and a curse though as it becomes all too easy to buy stuff, our favourite...
Another day in the marina, another day of fixing the boat! As you might remember, we installed a new pump yesterday that should in theory be able to pump whatever is in the waste water tank over board. Well, after...
People say “Cruising is just fixing boats in exotic places”, and I can definitely see why. This was our first day in the marina, and we spend most of the day plowing through our todo list. The biggest thing for today...
We’re getting close! Today we put on the second layer of primer in the morning, and the third came on late in the evening. Tomorrow morning the last coat of primer comes on, and then hopefully 2 more layers of...
A while back – I think it must have been when we were still in The Netherlands – we somehow ended up with a diesel tank too full, resulting in some spillage in our starboard locker. I know, I know … we...
One of the blessings (or is it a curse?) of owning a sailboat is that there is always something to fix. Even though Bon Bini is in an exceptional shape for her age, there are a few little nicknacks that need some handy...
