ocean-pilgrim

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  • BOAT: Bring On Another Thousand ($£€)

    BOAT: Bring On Another Thousand ($£€)

    Definition of Boat Ownership: akin to standing naked in the rain ripping up $$$ bills. We always knew it, but at the beginning of the season when there is such an intensity of work to be done we have been to the ATM to withdraw €750 (the maximum daily allowance) every day.  Into the wallet it…

  • Drumroll Please! Part 1…..

    Drumroll Please! Part 1…..

    Buying a yacht is a pretty intense business.   First there is the inspection. Then there is looking at a bunch of other yachts to help you decide that, yes, this is the boat that ticks many of your boxes.  Because what is abundantly clear is that no boat is ever likely to have 100% of…

  • Getting Reacquainted with Our Old Friend: Uncertainty

    Getting Reacquainted with Our Old Friend: Uncertainty

    We were well prepared for the leap into the unknown as we headed off from Australia on our boat hunt and as usual for us, we have hit the ground in Turkey running.  We have inspected 5 boats so far, managed oodles of luggage from one place to another (with no wheels), gotten over jetlag,…