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How Barometric Pressure Complements GRIB Forecasts Offshore

Friday, December 12, 2025

Barometric pressure doesn’t predict the weather but offshore it gives critical context, helping sailors compare forecasts with what’s actually happening at sea.

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The Strength Beneath the Waterline: Why Hull Construction Defines a True Bluewater Sailboat

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Discover how SV Wanderlust’s solid fiberglass hull, watertight bulkheads, and encapsulated ballast make her a true bluewater passagemaker.

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On the Hook or Tied to the Dock

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Freedom at anchor, convenience in a marina — discover what each says about the cruising life, and why we choose to swing free.

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Crossing the Pacific

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

First-time ocean passage from New Zealand to Tahiti becomes a transformative adventure filled with challenge, camaraderie, and unexpected lessons from the sea.

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9 Powerful Advantages of a Solent Rig for a Voyaging Sailboat

Monday, May 19, 2025

Discover why a Solent rig setup is a game-changer for offshore cruisers—better sail handling, windward performance, safety, and self-sufficiency.

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Embracing Freedom

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Tired of the 9-to-5? Discover how trading the corporate grind for the sea gypsy life brought freedom, simplicity, and meaning—one wave at a time.

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Jane's First Sail on Wanderlust

Friday, November 22, 2024

After weeks in the marina, Wanderlust finally set sail. Excitement, a touch of seasickness and a lot of joy marked my very first ocean sailing adventure.

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Discovering A New Life Aboard Wanderlust

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Trading land life for life at sea, Jane shares her honest first impressions aboard SV Wanderlust—from lake sailing in Minnesota to the Pacific in New Zealand.

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Setting Sail Across the Pacific

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

A spiritual description of what it's like for a sea gypsy to cross an ocean on his sailboat Wanderlust.

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