Hi, and welcome to Saracen’s Travels . We’re Irene & Andrew a couple in our 50s who retired early to chase a dream we’ve held onto for years: sailing the ...

Welcome to Salty Days Adventures, a sailing channel for people who feel that itch to go, even when it’s a bit scary. We’re an Aussie couple who realised, just ...

We knew the first few months after leaving the boatyard would be a shakedown cruise. After rebuilding nearly every major system aboard ROAM over the last two ...

Leaving Tanna behind in July 2025, I set sail overnight toward Efate in Vanuatu. The forecast promised an interesting passage, and the night certainly ...

After an emotional farewell at Vuda Marina in Fiji, where friends and team of Vuda Marina sang me goodbye, I set sail once again across the Pacific. This is in ...

In this episode we walk through a full service on our 15HP Mercury 4-stroke outboard — the little workhorse that gets us to shore, hauls dinghy loads, and has ...

Holly from SV Gecko steps aboard Loveworkx for a tour and comparison between our two Grinde sailboats. We talk about comfort, atmosphere and the little details ...

The countdown has started. Before departing Indonesia on May 26, I’m finishing essential upgrades and repairs on my 27-foot sailboat Loveworkx. New battery, ...

Checking out from Medana Bay Marina in Lombok, Indonesia was smooth and easy. I leave with a warm heart and so much gratitude for the beautiful time I had ...

Sunset in Montserrat 🌅⚓ Sometimes it’s hard to believe this is real life. Calm water, island views, and another unforgettable Caribbean sunset aboard Isla. ...

Save $30 on your Airlock purchase of $199 or more by using code MJSAILING or our link below. If you’ve ever dealt with that musty “boat smell,” this is one of ...

This week marks a huge milestone in our catamaran build as we finally begin installing the electrical system. After months of planning and prep work, we take a ...

In this episode of our sailboat refit, we tackle the prep work for installing new LED lighting throughout the boat, and like most projects on a refit, it ...

Hey SOLMates, welcome back to Sailing Ocean Life! This episode marks the end of a huge chapter for us as we say goodbye to Lombok and to our amazing mates, ...

Overbuilding the engine bed might seem excessive… until you factor in weight, torque, vibration, and a moving ocean. In this episode, we lift and align our ...

Brick and Cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and a slower pace for the day. Exploring Casco Viejo, Panama’s historic quarter, between boat projects and ...

From the dock to the city. We left Shelter Bay Marina and headed into Panama City for a big step in our journey. A night at La Concordia Boutique Hotel, a ...

Life aboard isn't always sunsets and smooth sailing... Our family of seven has been working nonstop to get ready to leave port in just a couple of months, but ...

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This week’s episode takes us from the Isle of Harris back to the mainland, calling first into Shieldaig near Gairloch before heading to Plockton. After a quiet ...

Not every week is turquoise water and perfect anchorages. This week in Grenada, heavy rain, canceled plans, and marina life kept us tied to the dock — and gave ...

This episode has it all — from hurricane-force winds to perfect sailing days. We start by leaving our anchorage at Loch na Droma Buidhe when the wind shifts, ...

Just when we thought our outboard woes were behind us… it breaks again in the wind and rain, no less! With the engine out of action, Matt rows ashore like a ...

July 3rd- dinner last night at Hideaway Caye. Early morning snorkeling. Lifted anchor and headed to King LEWEY island. David and Kristie came to our boat and ...