Follow our catamaran journey to finding & sailing NeverSeas
see below How we've prepared for cruising on a sailboat
1. EDUCATION
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
3. NETWORKING
2. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
3. NETWORKING
1. EDUCATION
Chris - ASA Sailing Courses
Kristi - ASA Sailing Courses
Kristi - ASA Sailing Courses
- 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
- 103 Coastal Cruising
- 104 Bareboat Cruising
- 105 Coastal Navigation
- 114 Cruising Catamaran
Kristi - ASA Sailing Courses
Kristi - ASA Sailing Courses
Kristi - ASA Sailing Courses
- 101 Basic Keelboat sailing
- 103 Coastal Cruising
- 104 Bareboat Cruising
- 114 Cruising Catamaran
chris - cruisers univERSITY
Kristi - cruisers univERSITY
Kristi - cruisers univERSITY
- Master Marine Electrical Systems
- Master Marine Weather Forecasting
- Master Marine Diesel Maintenance
- Advanced Diesel Diagnostics
- USCG Approved First AID / CPR /AED
- Designing and Installing a Marine Solar System
- Boating Life with Lithium
- Water Makers 101
- Route Planning
- Heavy Weather Sailing: Governing Factors & Management
- The Thornless Path
- The Ultimate Boat Management Plan
Kristi - cruisers univERSITY
Kristi - cruisers univERSITY
Kristi - cruisers univERSITY
- Master Marine Weather Forecasting
- Offshore Emergency Medicine
- Anchoring - Avoiding the Art of Dragging
- Good Copy - VHF Etiquette
- Diesel 101 for Beginners
- Secrets to the First Time Cruiser
- Writing, Blogging, Vlogging and YouTube
- The Gulfstream: Techniques & Tactics for a Successful Crossing
- Beyond the Bowline
- Rules of the Road: Staying safe underway
- Heavy Weather Sailing: Governing Factors & Management
2. hands on EXPERIENCE
Chris - Charter
KRISTI - CHARTER
KRISTI - CHARTER
- 2015 BVI (crewed w/captain & chef)
- 2017 Grenada and the Grenadines (crewed w/captain & chef)
- 2018 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (ASA classes, captain by day)
- 2019 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (bareboat) - March
- 2019 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (bareboat) - June
- 2021 USVI (bareboat)
- 2022 Croatia (bareboat)
KRISTI - CHARTER
KRISTI - CHARTER
KRISTI - CHARTER
- 2015 BVI (crewed w/captain & chef)
- 2017 Grenada and the Grenadines (crewed w/captain & chef)
- 2018 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (ASA classes, captain by day)
- 2019 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (bareboat) - March
- 2019 Abaco Islands, Bahamas (bareboat) - June
- 2021 Apostle Islands, WI, USA (bareboat) **
- 2021 USVI (bareboat)
- 2022 Croatia (bareboat)
chris - crew
Kristi - crew
Kristi - crew
- 2020 Norfolk VA to Puerto Rico Offshore (FP Saona 47)
- 2021 USVI to Annapolis VA, Offshore (FP Saona 47)
- 2021 Shakedown Sail, Dania Beach to Stuart, FL (Leopard 42)
- 2022 Exumas, Bahamas (Leopard 42)
- 2023 St. Petersburg, Fl to the Exumas, Bahamas through Bimini and the Berry Islands (Leopard 42)
Kristi - crew
Kristi - crew
Kristi - crew
- 2020 Turks & Caicos to the BVI, Offshore Sail **(POGO 12.5)
- 2020 Lake Michigan, WI Coastline **(Jeanneau 35')
- 2021 Shakedown Sail, Dania Beach to Stuart, FL (Leopard 42)
- 2022 Exumas, Bahamas (Leopard 42)
- 2022 Shakedown Sail, Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Brunswick, GA (Leopard 39)
- 2023 St. Petersburg, Fl to the Exumas, Bahamas through Bimini and the Berry Islands (Leopard 42)
** All-female sailing
3. NETWORKING
Annapolis Sailboat Show
YouTube social gatherings
YouTube social gatherings
Annapolis has become one of our favorite cities due its history, character and buzzzz of all things sailing. If you're into sailing and want to start networking, attend the show in October. As the largest in-water sailboat show, there are so many boats to explore and it's a great place to compare sailboat sizes and brands. Checking out boating equipment and meeting other product vendors is also advantageous. And oh, don't forget about Pusser's Painkillers -- they're not to be missed!
YouTube social gatherings
YouTube social gatherings
YouTube social gatherings
We subscribe to several sailing YouTube channels and are also patrons for a few (which means we contribute $ to them for publishing videos through Patreon). There is always a variety of sailing content to keep us entertained. In addition, we learn about a wide range of information relating to living life on a sail boat at sea and on anchor. Patron social gatherings are so much fun and a great way to meet YouTube personalities as well as other people interested in a similar type of lifestyle.
Sailing Classes
YouTube social gatherings
Social Media Groups
The standard USA sailing classes were on our checklist as ASA 101,103,104 and 114. In addition to ASA, we started to attend Cruiser's University classes in Annapolis, MD in both the Spring and Fall seasons. Cruiser's University classes are in-person with a wide variety of topics geared to help you learn more about living life on a sailboat from engines to survival skills. We've learned, the more involved you become in the sailing community, the more learning opportunities you'll have.
Social Media Groups
Sailing Associations
Social Media Groups
Instagram and Facebook are platforms which allow us to follow our favorite sailors and join specific boat and sailing groups where there is such a wide range of topics to engage with. These platforms are great place to learn, share and teach. We actively comment or send messages to inquire about certain topics as we prepare for our own sailing adventure. The sailing community is amazing.
Local Sailing Clubs
Sailing Associations
Sailing Associations
Ok, so we haven't officially joined a sailing club, but we have toured and inquired about membership. A club an hour from our home offers crew opportunities for racing and pleasure sailing even if you're not a member. Wisconsin has such a short sailing season, timing hasn't worked for us. We do continue to stay connected with the sailing club and network during open houses & public events.
Sailing Associations
Sailing Associations
Sailing Associations
We belong to ASA and continue our membership. In addition, Chris became a member of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association to participate in the Crew Service benefit where owners of boats are matched with crew and vice versa. It cost a small fee and was well worth it. Chris gained miles of offshore experience by completing two Salty Dawg sailing rallies and we both gained new life-long friendships.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
L E A R N . . . L I V E . . . L A U G H . . . L O V E . . . REPEAT.
Photo montage from THE Annapolis sailboat show. OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO NETWORK.
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