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Considering buying a Baltic Bambi Lifejacket for your baby or toddler so you can take them sailing? We tested it extensively while living aboard our sailboat.
Living on a Boat: The Ultimate Guide
Want to find out what it’s REALLY like living on a boat? Read the Complete Guide written by a liveaboard who lived on a sailboat full-time for five years.
Why You Should Sell It All And Sail Away
Have you ever thought about sailing away on a sailboat and leaving the rat race behind? This is why you should sell everything and free yourself so you can.
The Ultimate Playlist: 88 Sailing Songs for 2024
From sea shanties to film tracks to modern songs and of course, the classics… this is the ULTIMATE list of Sailing Songs for 2024. Listen now.
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