From Passage Mode To Paradise - Transitioning The Boat For Cruising #sailing #adventure #ocean

In this enlightening episode, the experienced sailors from Breaking Waves share their expert tips on transitioning your boat from passage mode to cruising paradise. After a challenging passage at sea, there are several important tasks that need to be done to prepare the boat for a more comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle onboard.

Gathering and Disposing of Garbage

First on their list is gathering all the garbage produced during the passage. This includes everything from food waste to packaging materials. The goal here is not only to keep the boat clean but also to dispose of the trash in an eco-friendly manner when they reach land or a designated dumping spot.

Adjusting the Berth Configuration

Next up, the sailors change their berth configuration back from the quarter berth, which was used during the passage for sleeping, to the more spacious V berth. This adjustment provides them with a comfortable place to relax and sleep while cruising in paradise.

Gathering Laundry

While the main focus of a passage is on safety and reaching the destination, the sailors don’t neglect their clothing during this time. As soon as they can, they gather all the laundry accumulated over the passage. This step ensures that the boat stays clean and fresh as they begin their cruising adventures in paradise.

Hoisting New Flags

Giving a personal touch to their boat is very important, so one of their first acts after a passage is to hoist new flags. This step not only makes the boat look more appealing but also helps them feel like they are really living on a cruising paradise.

Shoe Shopping

An essential task while transitioning into a cruising mode is finding shoes. The sailors have been going barefoot during the passage, and now it’s time to put on some nice shoes to match the glamorous lifestyle of living aboard their boat in paradise.

Keeping in Touch with Loved Ones

In this section, the sailors explain how important it is to stay connected with their loved ones back home. As soon as they have the chance, they call their parents or other close family members to let them know that they’ve made it safely through the passage and are now enjoying life on their boat in cruising paradise.

Fixing Essential Repairs

During the long passage, some parts of the boat might not have functioned as well as expected or could have even broken. The sailors go through a list of things that need fixing while still underway. This includes everything from repairing their cooking stove to checking all lines and ropes for wear and tear.