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The Ultimate Collection of Sailing Songs
Sailing, Liveaboard Tara Cooney 27/03/2022 Sailing, Liveaboard Tara Cooney 27/03/2022

The Ultimate Collection of Sailing Songs

Get the lyrics to your favourite sailing songs and discover new hits, in this largest music collection about life on the water. Time to crank the tunes!

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Survival At Sea: What To Pack In Your Grab Bag
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 24/03/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 24/03/2022

Survival At Sea: What To Pack In Your Grab Bag

What do you need in a grab bag to survive at sea? Here’s everything you need to know, so you’re prepared for abandoning your boat in an emergency.

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Two Months Cruising: Expectations VS Reality
Sailing, Liveaboard Tara Cooney 17/03/2022 Sailing, Liveaboard Tara Cooney 17/03/2022

Two Months Cruising: Expectations VS Reality

What’s it like two months into cruising full time? Here’s an unfiltered account of my own expectations and what really happened.

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Buying Your First Boat: Are These Costs In Your Budget?
Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 05/03/2022 Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 05/03/2022

Buying Your First Boat: Are These Costs In Your Budget?

Found your dream boat but aren’t sure if you can really afford it? Check out these common costs for boat ownership so you can prepare a realistic budget for boat life.

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Clothes I’ll Never Wear Sailing Again (And What You Should Wear!)
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 12/02/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 12/02/2022

Clothes I’ll Never Wear Sailing Again (And What You Should Wear!)

See what to wear, and what not to wear sailing. Get my tried and tested tips on putting together a warm, dry and comfortable sailing outfit, that you’ll love wearing.

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Everyday Sailing Terms You Need To Know
Sailing Tara Cooney 05/02/2022 Sailing Tara Cooney 05/02/2022

Everyday Sailing Terms You Need To Know

Learn the everyday sailing terms to find your way around a yacht, sail well and stay safe at sea. This is the only nautical glossary you’ll need to get started.

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7 Ugly Truths About Living Aboard
Liveaboard Tara Cooney 29/01/2022 Liveaboard Tara Cooney 29/01/2022

7 Ugly Truths About Living Aboard

The reality of living aboard is often different to what’s shown on YouTube and Instagram. Here are 7 Ugly Truths to challenge your dreams about living on a small boat.

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Before and After: Yacht Interior Design Makeover 1
Liveaboard Tara Cooney 09/10/2021 Liveaboard Tara Cooney 09/10/2021

Before and After: Yacht Interior Design Makeover 1

For a tiny home and Pinterest lover a yacht is the perfect space to create your dream cosy home. Here are our 7 simple steps for giving your old boat interior a make-over on a $500 budget.

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Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Yacht
Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 01/10/2021 Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 01/10/2021

Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Yacht

Buying a yacht to live on is a big decision. Learn the key 14 factors to consider when buying for the first time, so you can find the right boat for you.

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Sailing to Mana Island
Destination Tara Cooney 07/09/2021 Destination Tara Cooney 07/09/2021

Sailing to Mana Island

Check out this scenic reserve off the south coast of Wellington and discover why it’s one of our favourite islands to explore!

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7 Best Things About Living on a Boat
Liveaboard Tara Cooney 07/09/2021 Liveaboard Tara Cooney 07/09/2021

7 Best Things About Living on a Boat

We've been sailing and living aboard a small yacht in New Zealand for the last five years. Find out the best things we've discovered about our lifestyle.

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LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF SAILING & SET YOURSELF UP TO CREW

This is THE daily newsletter for go-getters who want to try something new and get out on the ocean…but have never been on a boat.

Short, irreverent emails take you through a yacht introduction step-by-step (with a few mojitos and flamingos in between), by someone easily bored and wants to skip to the good bits (but also knows sailing is a mix of two things: a little danger…and a lot of beauty).

Get the sailing terms you NEED to know to be safe onboard. And don’t feel totally clueless when you get invited to crew!

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