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View of a protected Florida river basin surrounded by palm trees with sailboats anchored nearby, and a few houses peeking out from the trees. Blue skies with a few clouds above.

South Carolina to Florida: Our Southbound Journey Continues

by Pinky
February 19, 2024April 5, 2024
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We’ve traveled from South Carolina down to Lake Worth, Florida. Catch this summary of the journey including a 2-day ocean passage & time in Eau Gallie FL

The cockpit of Loka includes a chart plotter elevated to the right above the wheel. The sun is rising over the ocean, as seen through the strataglass enclosure. Charlie sits in the background bundled in his foulies as it's cold out

Beaufort NC to Charleston: Firsts on the Ocean

by Pinky
January 26, 2024April 5, 2024
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In which Charlie & Pinky make their first ocean passage including an overnight run from Beaufort NC to Charleston SC covering their longest journey yet.

a sailboat at anchor in a large creek with trees in the background, with blue skies and grey clouds above

Going South & Learning Lessons

by Pinky
December 5, 2023December 5, 2023
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Going south, the Loka crew learn lessons about planning, maintenance, and begin enjoying their cruising journey.

view of the chesapeake bay from a dock. sky is blue with fluffy white clouds afar. the water is a greenish brownish color, and is ripply. the bow sprit of loka extends into the photo from the right

July 2023 Update: What Are We Up To?

by Pinky
July 25, 2023July 25, 2023
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The crew is working on the boat & recuperating from the Great Downsize of 2023. They plan to finish critical repairs before taking short trips on The Bay.

3 dahlia blooms dominate this photo. they are a magenta sort of pinkish red, large and healthy

The Great Downsize of 2023: How We Did It

by Pinky
July 5, 2023July 5, 2023
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In which we discuss the downsizing effort, & how we got rid of all our stuff in order to move into our tiny floating home while letting go of our old thinking.

view from the cockpit, looking forward over the foredeck. the mast is in view as well as lots of lines. in the background are several large motorboats

We’ve Got Virtual Mail: How We Get Mail on a Boat

by Pinky
June 17, 2023June 19, 2023

How do we get mail while traveling the world on a sailboat? What about a home address? Read on to find out how we found a virtual mailbox to get mail.

viewing the outside through the frame of a portlight. there is a small white cloud floating in a deep blue sky. the bow of a large boat is in view as well as trees in the background.

DIY + Vendor Education: Our Experience

by Pinky
May 30, 2023July 5, 2023

Pinky & Charlie take a DIY+Vendor approach to their transition to full-time liveaboard life. They emphasize the importance of finding the right partners.

on the left, a windlass motor is rusty and covered in grime. on the right, a chainplate has dirty and rusted bolts.

Sailing Couples: Roles & Responsibilities

by Pinky
May 1, 2023June 17, 2023
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A debate on how to tackle the windlass project turns into a broader discussion about roles & responsibilities. Can we work it out or are we doomed for conflict?

Loka: What’s in a Boat Name?

by Pinky
April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Renaming a boat is said to be bad luck, but how much does that matter? What is Loka anyway? Pinky shares their reasoning for changing the boat name to Loka.

schooner woodwind, a large multi-mast sailboat, sailing across blue water with full sails out and people out on deck enjoying the sunset. three radio towers are in the background on land.

Buying a Boat: The Pre-Purchase Team

by Pinky
April 6, 2023April 9, 2023
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Buying a boat is a huge endeavor. Early on, we were advised to build out a Pre-Purchase Team of experts to guide us through the process.