Favorite Cruising Blogs

Homespun · 04-02-2010, 09:11

I have read quite a few cruising blogs that I enjoyed (others not, for various reasons). Some were more focused on the technical aspects of cruising/sailing such as navigating, routes, maintenance, etc. while others were written from an almost philosophical standpoint, while others focused on lands and cultures explored.

I was curious to read some your favorites. What are your favorite cruising blogs?

Here are a few of mine:

Indigo Moon: Indigo Moon - Mile Markers

Adamo: The Adamo Adventure

Uliad: Welcome to Uliad.net

There are plenty of others, though. These just a few of the recent ones I’ve read and liked.

mikeandrebecca · 04-02-2010, 09:45

I read a lot of them, but my favorite is:

Around the world on SLAPDASH

Mike

S/V_Surya · 04-02-2010, 09:48

I enjoy reading blogs also. I like ones that update daily, not weekily or monthly. I especially like following Bill Deitrich's blog. He has a large archive of boat info also. Very useful.

S/V_Surya · 04-02-2010, 09:48

Retire Onto A Sailboat

"The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!"

idpnd · 04-02-2010, 10:35

Dietrich is a great tip, his collection of info is more like a (good) book really

I quite enjoy this guy's writing: http://www.laurig.com/index.html

SvLetitgo · 04-02-2010, 10:40

alishan-log.tk

Not the typical Milk run, so some great lesson.

Zero to Cruising! | From total sailing newbies to live-aboard cruisers. How we make it happen!

Because they can't say it themself, but a great journal from day one.

Bright Eyes · 04-02-2010, 10:43

Prudence - Cruising with Prudence

Hobo Sailor - Hobo Sailor: February 2007

2 completly different blogs, both real and entertaining!

NDH · 07-02-2010, 12:07

Sailing Vessel Nereida - Welcome to my journeys

One very inspirational lady

Livia · 07-02-2010, 12:34

Sweet, another thread full of reading material. Love it.

I would like to second zerotocruising.com and add:

1) Bumfuzzle's sailing trip in which a couple with little sailing experience set out to circumnavigate on a catamaran and learned en route - trip completed. I've linked to the beginning of the trip in 2003.

2) Syzygy who are getting ready to leave this week. Three friends bought a project boat and this is a story that makes one glad one didn't buy a project boat! I'm excited to keep following them as they take off.

3) Narrated still photos in video format from Stinky Feet's completed circumnavigation. Beautiful, exciting, inspiring.

PS - I wish more blogs on people's own websites had RSS feeds so I could keep track of them with a feed reader. I"m much less likely to go back to the site to check for new posts but I'm highly likely to keep it in my google reader and be informed of new posts.

witchcraft · 08-02-2010, 16:03

On our blog a person can sign up to have a notice sent when the blog is updated.
my blog is
svwitchcraft | Ruth and Mark | Travel Blog

Fair Winds
witchcraft

Homespun · 08-02-2010, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeandrebecca

I read a lot of them, but my favorite is:

Around the world on SLAPDASH

Mike

I've actually read quite a bit of your blog over the last couple of days. Great site! Good luck on your upcoming cruise. I'll follow along via your blog, for sure.

John Galt · 08-02-2010, 17:11

Dietrich started me down the road I'm on as a liveaboard
6 years ago. His short, day by day entries tell it all. The good
bad and indifferent. But I'm my opinion, nothing compares
with Buddy and Melissa's 'Indigo Moon'. I think it helps that they
are genuinely good folks that appreciate the wonderful life
they lead. Buddy better watch himself though...
He's giving lawyers a good name!

Rick

mikeandrebecca · 08-02-2010, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homespun

I've actually read quite a bit of your blog over the last couple of days. Great site! Good luck on your upcoming cruise. I'll follow along via your blog, for sure.

Thanks Homespun, and thanks also to SVLetitgo for the initial plug earlier in the thread!

Mike

ActiveCaptain · 08-02-2010, 18:15

If you're interested in the adventures of having pet(s) aboard (especially the dog kind) check out www.takingpaws.com

rover88 · 08-02-2010, 18:25

Great couple we met last year Cruising on "ARITA"

One of my favorites and full of good info and even a book!Atom Voyages | Voyaging Around the World on the Sailboat Atom with James and Mei

04-02-2010, 09:11	#1
Homespun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	Favorite Cruising Blogs I have read quite a few cruising blogs that I enjoyed (others not, for various reasons). Some were more focused on the technical aspects of cruising/sailing such as navigating, routes, maintenance, etc. while others were written from an almost philosophical standpoint, while others focused on lands and cultures explored. I was curious to read some your favorites. What are your favorite cruising blogs? Here are a few of mine: Indigo Moon: Indigo Moon - Mile Markers Adamo: The Adamo Adventure Uliad: Welcome to Uliad.net There are plenty of others, though. These just a few of the recent ones I’ve read and liked.

04-02-2010, 09:45	#2
mikeandrebecca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario... soon to be much further south Boat: PDQ 32 Altair Classic Catamaran Posts: 58	I read a lot of them, but my favorite is: Around the world on SLAPDASH Mike __________________ www.ZeroToCruising.com

04-02-2010, 09:48	#4
S/V_Surya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chesapeake Bay near Elkton Boat: gulfstar ketch 41 Surya Posts: 133	Retire Onto A Sailboat "The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!" Last edited by S/V_Surya; 04-02-2010 at 10:07. Reason: i like this quote

04-02-2010, 10:35	#5
idpnd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Boat: Chiquita 46 - Libertalia Posts: 772	Dietrich is a great tip, his collection of info is more like a (good) book really I quite enjoy this guy's writing: http://www.laurig.com/index.html __________________ sv Libertalia

04-02-2010, 10:40	#6
SvLetitgo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Blog alishan-log.tk Not the typical Milk run, so some great lesson. Zero to Cruising! \| From total sailing newbies to live-aboard cruisers. How we make it happen! Because they can't say it themself, but a great journal from day one. __________________ svletitgo.com From Dreamer to doer

04-02-2010, 10:43	#7
Bright Eyes Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deale, MD Boat: 1985 Seidelmann 37 - s/v Bright Eyes Posts: 54	Prudence - Cruising with Prudence Hobo Sailor - Hobo Sailor: February 2007 2 completly different blogs, both real and entertaining! __________________ *s/v Bright Eyes* http://www.sailblogs.com/member/joeynchristine/

07-02-2010, 12:07	#8
NDH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gosport Boat: Dufour 40 Posts: 22	Blog Sailing Vessel Nereida - Welcome to my journeys One very inspirational lady

07-02-2010, 12:34	#9
Livia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Boat: SV Estrellita, Wauquiez Pretorien, Hull 108 Posts: 104	Sweet, another thread full of reading material. Love it. I would like to second zerotocruising.com and add: 1) Bumfuzzle's sailing trip in which a couple with little sailing experience set out to circumnavigate on a catamaran and learned en route - trip completed. I've linked to the beginning of the trip in 2003. 2) Syzygy who are getting ready to leave this week. Three friends bought a project boat and this is a story that makes one glad one didn't buy a project boat! I'm excited to keep following them as they take off. 3) Narrated still photos in video format from Stinky Feet's completed circumnavigation. Beautiful, exciting, inspiring. PS - I wish more blogs on people's own websites had RSS feeds so I could keep track of them with a feed reader. I"m much less likely to go back to the site to check for new posts but I'm highly likely to keep it in my google reader and be informed of new posts. __________________ SV Estrellita 5.10b, Wauquiez Pretorien 35 Our Cruising Blog The Interview With A Cruiser Project

08-02-2010, 16:03	#10
witchcraft Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kingston, Ontario Boat: Saugeen Witch, Colvin design vessel name: Witchcraft Posts: 174 Images: 5	On our blog a person can sign up to have a notice sent when the blog is updated. my blog is svwitchcraft \| Ruth and Mark \| Travel Blog Fair Winds witchcraft

08-02-2010, 17:11	#12
John Galt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Boat: Cheoy Lee Offshore 38 Posts: 15	Dietrich started me down the road I'm on as a liveaboard 6 years ago. His short, day by day entries tell it all. The good bad and indifferent. But I'm my opinion, nothing compares with Buddy and Melissa's 'Indigo Moon'. I think it helps that they are genuinely good folks that appreciate the wonderful life they lead. Buddy better watch himself though... He's giving lawyers a good name! Rick __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken

08-02-2010, 18:15	#14
ActiveCaptain Commercial Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castine, Maine Boat: DeFever 53RPH, aCappella Posts: 161	If you're interested in the adventures of having pet(s) aboard (especially the dog kind) check out www.takingpaws.com __________________ Jeffrey Siegel ActiveCaptain - The Interactive Cruising Guidebook www.activecaptain.com

08-02-2010, 18:25	#15
rover88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta / Fort Walton Boat: Bristol 34 Island Dancer Posts: 84	Great couple we met last year Cruising on "ARITA" One of my favorites and full of good info and even a book!Atom Voyages \| Voyaging Around the World on the Sailboat Atom with James and Mei

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