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  • Sailing Courses: From Beginner to Advanced in 2 years

    Sailing Courses: From Beginner to Advanced in 2 years

    May 27, 2026

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    5knotstofreedom
    in Uncategorized

    It has been just over 2 years since we purchased our first sailboat. There has been a great deal of growth over those 2 years, as we have gained confidence and learned more and more every time we venture out. One thing that has accelerated our learning has been doing on the water courses. The…

  • Our Dream Boat Sold

    Our Dream Boat Sold

    Mar 26, 2026

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    by

    5knotstofreedom
    in Boat Life

    Pav and I have been discussing upgrading our sailboat. We have had our 1984 32ft Cooper 316 Wahine X for just over two years, and although we love it and it has been a great introduction for sailing, we are ready for the next boat to take us further with the potential for more friends…

  • Moving Past the Fear of Not Belonging: Why I Said Yes to Buying a Sailboat

    Moving Past the Fear of Not Belonging: Why I Said Yes to Buying a Sailboat

    Mar 5, 2026

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    by

    5knotstofreedom
    in Boat Life

    Before we purchased our sailboat, walking the dock was intimidating to me. Pav and I were on a walk one day, and when we got to the Small Craft Harbour, he asked if I wanted to go down and check out the boats. Part of me wanted to, but another part of me, something in…

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