I feel like 2018 lasted more than a year... but I suppose that is because we packed 3 years worth of "things" into one...
2018 in Review
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All blogs tagged 'Sailing'
Quarter Berth Refit (With 4 Year Update)
Our boat had a double bunk quarter berth which made it hard for crew to sleep comfortably, especially if they were taller that 6 feet, so we grabbed a saw and got to work refitting our quarter berth
Escape to Santa Barbara
With all the fires going on, we decided we needed a change of scenery and some fresh air, so we…
Avocet Eats: Fall Favorites
Ah, Fall. The greatest culinary season. Why? Check it out!
Cruisin’ to Santa Cruz Island
After months of projects, we finally sailed to Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the Channel Islands. It was an amazing adventure, we had a great time doing…
How to Add Grip to Flip Flops
I know I am not the only one that has had this problem: your favorite pair of flip flops (or thongs if you prefer) get worn down to the point where there is no grip, and nearly every surface becomes a slip and slide. Guess what? I can fix that.
Head Maintenance
Ah, the head. Also known as the toilet. How do we keep it so clean aboard Avocet? Well let me tell you…
Cooking Aboard
A question I get asked a lot is “how do you cook in such a tiny kitchen? My first response is…
Organization Tip!
Living in a small space is great but…
Boat Hatch Resoration
We recently restored our hatches which was a small project that made a huge difference…
