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Life Afloat

Life afloat is more than a change of address — it’s a shift in rhythm and perspective. These reflections explore the art of living aboard, from the small routines that shape each day to the quiet joy that comes from simplicity and self-reliance. It’s about learning to move with the sea instead of against it.

Living Well Between Horizons

From managing limited space to staying connected in remote anchorages, every aspect of this life calls for balance. Here you’ll find essays and practical pieces about adapting to the motion, maintaining relationships, and finding contentment in the pace of voyaging life.

Whether you’re preparing to cast off or have already made the sea your home, this section is a reminder that fulfillment afloat rarely comes from perfection — it comes from presence.

Blue Water Homesteading

Monday, September 29, 2025

From yogurt to bread, solar to storage, laundry in a bucket — discover how cruisers turn boats into…

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What We Look for in Crew Aboard Wanderlust

Thursday, September 25, 2025

How we choose crew for Wanderlust: attitude over miles, comfort through capability, clear rules, and…

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Mornings at Anchor in the Rangiroa Lagoon

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Reflections on quiet rituals, island rhythms, and the beauty of mornings at anchor in Rangiroa Lagoo…

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When Rainbows Find You, You Know Paradise is on the Horizon

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Discover why the South Pacific is one of the best places to see rainbows—voyaging by sailboat Wander…

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On the Hook or Tied to the Dock

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Freedom at anchor, convenience in a marina — discover what each says about the cruising life, and wh…

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Another First for Jane

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Jane takes the scuba diving plunge in Rangiroa, French Polynesia, earns PADI open water certificatio…

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A Few of My Favorite Things...

Friday, July 4, 2025

Experience the cruising lifestyle—chores, reading, swimming, and sundowners. Life aboard a sailboat…

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No, We’re Not the Mega Yacht Wanderlust

Monday, June 2, 2025

No helipad here. SV Wanderlust is a real offshore cruising sailboat—just two sea gypsies, thousands…

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Wanderlust in Tahanea

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Anchored in Tahanea, French Polynesia, we reflect on the rhythm of sea life, starlit skies, and the…

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Crossing the Pacific

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

First-time ocean passage from New Zealand to Tahiti becomes a transformative adventure filled with c…

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Anatomy of a Short Haul...in pictures

Sunday, February 23, 2025

What’s it like to short haul a liveaboard cruising sailboat? From the travel lift to the to-do list,…

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Learning More About Wanderlust

Thursday, November 14, 2024

From water makers to knots, Jane shares what she’s learning aboard SV Wanderlust—systems, safety, ga…

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Discovering A New Life Aboard Wanderlust

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Trading land life for life at sea, Jane shares her honest first impressions aboard SV Wanderlust—fro…

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Setting Sail Across the Pacific

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

A spiritual description of what it's like for a sea gypsy to cross an ocean on his sailboat Wanderlu…

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Sailing on Wanderlust

Thursday, February 2, 2023

The adventures of the sailing vessel Wanderlust, a Passport Vista 55 Aft Cockpit sloop, as she and h…

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