Close to nature and at her whim
We don’t have many clothes on board. Most are geared toward living on on boat in a warm climate and some cold weather gear for sailing. We have enough clothes to last us about 2-3 weeks and all together fit in two large duffle bags …
A list of practical things onboard for the boat & sailing Flashlight – our favorite, waterproof, rechargeable 12 volt flashlight. link here Floating Handheld VHF with internal GPS – we take it everywhere… Must Have! link here Deck Brush – very fine and good for boat …
A list of practical things for having a dog onboard Some dogs learn it right away, some take a long time to do their business on board. It is very unsettling when your dog holds it for 48 hours straight and doesn’t want to go. …
A list of practical things onboard for personal hygiene Wet wipes – Good also for cat baths under way. These are made out of bamboo, are biodegradable and stay fresh for a long time, at least one year. link here Dr. Bronner’s Soap – best biodegradable soap …
A list of practical clothes that work for us: Fast Drying Women Shorts – by Exofficio link here and by Royal Robbins link here Fast Drying Shirts Women’s – I like especially ExOfficio for their classic style and great, sun protective fabrics link here Bugs-away, breathable tunic link here …
A list of practical things onboard for the galley Stainless Steel Non-Stick Nesting Pots – 4 pots and one pan, high quality, with ceramic interior is better than stainless, because it’s easier to clean (less water) all need just a wipe down and quick …
A list of practical things onboard all about water & water proofing Aquaboot Sprayer – large vacuum pump button on the bottle, long spray time saves water on washing dishes to cooling mist showers. link here LifeProof Cases – for phones, iPads are a lifesaver, …
A list of practical things for boat keeping Vinegar – disinfectant and cleaner for galley and head. Spray the outside of a loaf of bread to prevent fast molding. Dr. Bronner’s Soap – best biodegradable soap for body and boat diluted with water. link here …
A list of practical things onboard for the cabin Carbon Monoxide Detector – detects the non-smelling fatal gas. Must Have Safety Item! link here Fleece Blankets – can’t have enough: for night watches, warms even when moist, absorb moisture. We cover all our bunks and …
Bamboo is one of the most sustainable source of fiber made into fabrics to date. This is the one product you want to buy from China, as bamboo originates there. It grows very fast, vertically, is easy to harvest and has a immense crop yield …
Every region has it own kind of bugs. I don’t mind bugs so much, if they don’t sting, but actually, I would to keep all bugs our of and off the boat. One obvious solution are bug screens. Bug screens are not created equal and …