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  • Try not to worry.

    Yes, Dorian is on everyone’s mind right now, and very much should be. But don’t worry too much about us. It’s unlikely that Dorian will have any impact on us as it passes. We are currently about 400 kms north of the most likely path that Dorian will follow. We are about 250 kms from…

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  • These are a few of my favourite things!

    A quick look at living aboard, through Kath’s eyes: “When the wind bites! When the sea stings!”

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  • Docking 101

    We had a few nerve wracking moments today that I have thoughtfully packaged into a step-by-step instructions on how to teach helming 101.

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  • Do’s and D’ohs

    Now that we’ve reached a major milestone, it’s time to reflect on what were are doing well and laugh about our blunders.

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  • Sandy Hook to Cape May

    Hey, we’ve been up for about 28 hours now, having just completed a 22.5hr sail. We’d love to tell you all about it with great storytelling and pictures and maybe even some sort of polished video. But we’re also punch drunk with sleep and want to get info to you in something close to real…

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  • Notes for Canucks Heading Here

    This post is really for other boaters from lake ontario heading this way.

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  • Waiting for Weather

    A brief video about passage planning and the glamour of boating.

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  • Rambling On & Along The Hudson

    The Hudson River has a few moments where you’re looking up at some spectacular New York mountains. At other times, you’re passing lovely country homes and cottages. You also pass by icons of America’s two biggest industries. West Point, the military academy is built on a cliffside and larger than most universities, it seems. And…

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  • Canals Laid Bare!!!!

    If like me, you thought canals were lovely European affairs with houseboats and great cheese, this post is for you. I knew we would be doing canals to get to the Bahamas. I knew it, as I know a lot of things. As a fact I had stored in my head. What I was really…

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  • Canal Towns

    Each day, after travelling through the canals, we arrive at some small town and have a few hours to poke around and learn what we can. On the Oswego Canal, towns almost seem to be competing for canal traffic business. They build some washrooms, some electrical outlets and water taps along the canal wall to…

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Welcome to my blog! I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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