Forget the freezing winds and icy roads. Winter in the Mediterranean offers a completely different experience, especially when you’re on a boat. Imagine staying at anchor during the colder months. Sounds challenging, right? But with the right setup, it can be surprisingly enjoyable and even better than staying in a crowded marina. Ready to discover why wintering in the Mediterranean could be your next great adventure?
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Hygge at Sea: Turning Your Sailboat into a Cozy, Floating Haven
When you think of sailing, you probably picture the excitement of the open sea, a cool breeze blowing through your sails and a sense of freedom that comes from nothing more than the sea. However, the art of making your boat feel comfortable, welcoming and like home is a more subdued and intimate aspect of boating that is sometimes overlooked. This is where the Danish idea of hygge comes in.
The art of slow living: hobbies to enjoy while living on a sailing boat
Life aboard a sailing boat is one of slowness, ease and simplicity. The gentle movement of the waves, the infinite horizon and the rhythm of the wind create an atmosphere where time seems endless. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy hobbies that most of us have forgotten in this fast-paced world. Whether anchored in a peaceful bay or sailing across open waters, here are some fun activities to make your sailing experience even better.
Essential Tips for Cat-Friendly Adventures at Sea
Sailing with cats can be a fun and exciting experience. If you are planning to take your furry friends on a sailing trip, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure everyone stays safe and happy.
10-minute nachos
Ahoy, fellow food enthusiasts and sailing souls! Welcome aboard El Burro, where the salty sea breeze meets the aromatic scents of our galley adventures. I’m Greg, your culinary captain, and this is our floating kitchen on the waves. Starting this food journey at sea, I found joy in making tasty meals in our confined yetContinueContinue reading “10-minute nachos”
Our inland journey through France pt.3
Additional information on the canals, rivers, tunnels, locks, the weather, the ports and ‘halte nautiques’ and the surroundings you will see or pass during your inland sailing journey in France. This will give you a better idea on what to expect. Enjoy!
Our inland journey through France pt.1
Sailing in France. Also planning a trip via the inland French waterways to end up in the Mediterranean Sea? Not sure how to start or which route to take?
Then read all about how we prepared our trip in our latest blog. Find out which sources we consulted, which route we took with our 1.60 meters depth and more insights on what is actually required to travel via the inland waterways through France.
Enjoy!
El Burro’s Electricity System
As we use more and more electrical devices on a boat, it’s very important to have a dependable setup. Generating energy is one of the most important but also limited factors on a boat.
How do we charge our stuff aboard?
Read more about our setup here.
Awaiting Freedom
It wasn’t before I saw my first humpback whale in Iceland that I became (let’s say) ‘obsessed’ with marine mammals. How those big creatures move around in that enormous pool of water is quite mesmerizing. After Iceland, my first encounter with orcas happened in Canada. Those three big fins sticking out, a family swimming freelyContinueContinue reading “Awaiting Freedom”
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