Sailing Women Blog

This sailing blog is written from a women's perspective, women on cruising yachts keeping both those new to sailing and the experienced up to date.

There are stories of how other women sailors deal with different issues, interesting tips and experiences of sailors both cruisers, with or without partners, solo sailor's and the inspirational elite adventurers and racers.

This is not just from my experiences or opinions but based on stories and experiences from many women's years on cruising yachts and sailing of all types!

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Nov 20, 2018

Sailing a Yacht!

Have you ever dreamed of sailing a yacht? It could be easier than you think to get into the sport. Learn the safe way with Royal Yachting Association!

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Nov 20, 2018

Hitchhike Aboard Sailboats!

How can you sail the world without ever owning a boat? Hitchhike aboard sailboats of course! Would you like unlimited adventure all on a tight budget! Find out how!

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Nov 19, 2018

Humbled by the Cold

Winter cold! I have discovered one aspect of living aboard and cruising that I really CAN'T do--and it is humbling to admit it! Did I try? What steps did I take?

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Nov 05, 2018

Kids Sailing Vacation

I was excited to share a kids sailing vacation with my niece and nephew and provide them with an experience other than Disney but I had three main concerns. What were they?

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Oct 14, 2018

RYA Courses

Committing to sailing courses may give all your family members numerous years of satisfaction. When you finish doing RYA courses and are confident sailors.

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Oct 08, 2018

Buying a Blue Water Boat!

Buying a blue water boat, what to look for! If you have dreams to cast off and sail around the world or cruise extensively in a particular area, you probably already know you need a "blue water boat".

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Sep 22, 2018

Sea Quotes

Sea quotes to inspire … to motivate …and to encourage you to chart your own destiny!! So set your goals, set your sails, and live your dream!!

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Sep 22, 2018

Solo Sailing Safety

Consider Safety if going solo! You are not only testing your physical ability, but your mental ability of being alone off shore for a considerable amount of time.

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Sep 19, 2018

Sailboat Living is Freedom

Sailboat living is freedom for this couple! But they don't quit their jobs, they live in the city center; so what does it mean to live in this special but small apartment?

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Sep 10, 2018

Best Sailing Books

Which are my best sailing books? The round the world adventures ...Kay Cottee, Jessica Watson, the racers Ellen McArthur, Samantha Davis; be inspired by a never ending list!

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Sep 10, 2018

Worst of Sailboat Cruising

What are the worst things about sailboat cruising experiences? Work on setting your own set of realistic expectations, what would they be?

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Sep 06, 2018

Single Handed Sailing

Some factors to consider when looking at a boat from the standpoint of single handed sailing and safety. Safety requires "worst case scenario" thinking!

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