Recommended

With everything from blogs to books to magazines to videos, and whether it’s for information or for fun, here’s some reading we highly recommend (in no particular order).  We update this page regularly, so be sure to check back often!

Our Websites

• Andersons Abroad YouTube Channel: Videos of our family adventures aboard s/v Mobert
• Marine Electronics Advisor: The Ultimate Service For The DIY Boat Owner
• Richard J Anderson: This is the personal page of Rich (Dad) where he posts things that are not necessarily related to sailing.
• Skepsis Technologies, LLC: Our IT and Business Consultancy for Law Firms and small business.  We also do some legal work under Skepsis Legal Solutions, PLLC (Wa, Or, and Ca)
• Sea-Tech Systems: Sea-Tech Systems was founded in 1995 and has been a top name in marine technology and communications for over 23 years.
• Narwhal Wi-Fi Onboard: The ultimate solution for boat owners who demand unwavering, dependable, always-on Internet connectivity

Awesome Services We Use

• Google Fi – Super flexible and reasonable cost cellular voice and data for travellers
• Dockside Solutions – Post Office Box and Mail Scanning Services – Get your mail anywhere!
• YNAB – We Needed A Budget, and You Need A Budget Too!

Cool Products We’ve Found

• Stainless Lobster Fridge Optimizer – http://stainlesslobster.com

Handy How-To’s

• Splicing Line – Sampson Rope Slicing Instructions
• Reeving Lines through multiple blocks – Harken Reeving Diagram

Other Cruising Websites

• Happily Homeless: A family of 3 embarking on largely the same voyage as us, on their Beneteau Idylle 10.5.
• Homeschool Ahoy: This is the story of a family with two young girls living and traveling (and of course schooling!) on a boat.  This blog regularly includes great posts with practical tips and advice about living the cruising life with kids.
• Mid-Life Cruising:  Ken and Cheryl are empty-nesters who have yet to begin their cruising adventure.  Like us, they’re wondering if the adventure will ever become a reality!  But, they’re getting closer with each post.
• Sailing with Totem:  Having left homeport in 2008, s/v Totem boasts one of the more experienced blogger-crews out there.  As a bonus, the oldest of the three children on board shares his own point of view on his blog.
• Women and Cruising:  Regardless of your x-chromosome count, you’ll find this website chock full of excellent advice, ideas, and resources for cruising.
• Windtraveler:  It’s cruising, with 3 under 3!  They’re doing it, and you can too.
• Voyage of the Rocket Science: 2006 Sailing voyage from Providence, RI to Cork, Ireland in 13 days, 9 hours
• The New Adventures of s/v Rocket Science: The blog of TJ, Jenny, and their dog Baxter who live aboard Rocket Science currently and travel the world.

Online Retailers We Trust

• Sea-Tech Systems – https://seatech.systems/
• OCENS – https://www.ocens.com
• Defender – http://www.defender.com/
• The GPS Store – http://www.thegpsstore.com/
• Star Marine Depot – http://www.starmarinedepot.com/
• Hodges Marine – http://www.hodgesmarine.com/
• Hamilton Marine – https://www.hamiltonmarine.com/
• Coastal Climate Control – https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/
• Jamestown Distributors – http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/
• West Marine Outlet – http://www.westmarine.com/outlet
• Fisheries Supply – http://www.fisheriessupply.com/

Just for Fun

• BoatPolls:  Exactly what it sounds like.  Great for hours of idle boat polling fun.

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