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This is how we do it

June 7, 2017 by Chris

Chris DiCroce - author and songwriter.

We're going to put a quick pause on our travel posts to tell you about a couple of cool things going on around here. First, we were very excited to celebrate our 5-year boat anniversary this past Memorial Day weekend! Yes, on Memorial Day 2012, we hopped on board Vacilando (then named Sonrisa), and sailed out of Panama City, Florida, bound for the Chesapeake Bay. We were … [Read more...]

JORD wood watch: sailor fashion + exclusive GIVEAWAY

September 4, 2016 by Melody

Although I will never complain about being in a warm climate in fall/winter, I have to admit that if I weren't on a sailboat in Florida, I'd be getting excited over the chance to dig out my fall clothes. Scarves, jeans, and boots were my favorite things to wear in my former life. In fact, fall fashion was the only thing that made the impending doom of cold weather a little more … [Read more...]

Shore Power Just Got Smarter

May 3, 2016 by Chris

Few things freak me out more than a boat fire. Back in April of 2013, Mel and I were just three boats away from a boat that exploded on our dock in Fort Lauderdale. The owner suffered severe burns over 90% of his body, but escaped along with his wife and young son. All tolled, three boats were burned beyond salvage. Because of that incident, I never dog down the hatches in our … [Read more...]

A Watch by Any Other Name… Jord Wood Watch Review

December 27, 2015 by Melody

Jord wood watch review

Even though we're on a sailboat and space is limited, I love beautiful things, whether it be seashells or a sexy pair of shoes. I like things that make me feel pretty. Even though our lifestyle doesn't always go hand in hand with feeling "pretty" 100% of the time, I think every woman (or guy) on a sailboat likes to get dressed up occasionally. That's why I love accessories. … [Read more...]

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ABOUT US

CHRIS: Singer/Songwriter and author from Philly, (and also the author of this blog), transplanted to Nashville, took a break from the music biz and somehow convinced his girlfriend (now wife) to live on a boat and began writing books. You can check out his music on iTunes or his books on Amazon.

MELODY: Thought her husband was crazy for wanting to live on a boat, but never one to shy away from an adventure, decided to play along and fell in love with cruising. She blogs about how to make money while cruising at Saving to Sail and helps solopreneurs build 6-figure digital product businesses at Soloprenista.

JET: Dutch Shepherd rescue who traveled more miles in his 14 years than most people do in a lifetime. Refuses to vacuum his own hair and instead insists on shrimp tails and belly rubs. (Update: Jet crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday, May 23, 2021 but will always be our favorite crew member and is dearly missed.)

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