Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SV Loka Charles & Pinky sail the ocean blue on SV Loka ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.svloka.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.svloka.com/blog/) - [Europe 2026: Berlin and a Ferry to Sweden](https://www.svloka.com/elementor-1206/) - European adventure 2026 continues! In which we go west from Poland to Berlin, explore some art, and then hop on a ferry to Malmö. - [Summer 2026: The Crew Goes to Poland](https://www.svloka.com/summer-2026-the-crew-goes-to-poland/) - We traded Chesapeake boat life for Poland, exploring Warsaw, Gdynia and Gdańsk, Polish food, festivals, and our next European stop. - [A Life of Unplanned Journeys (Jilted Summer Plans)](https://www.svloka.com/a-life-of-unplanned-journeys-jilted-summer-plans/) - Swapping sailing for steam engines! Escaping a summer heat dome on a road trip to Cass, WV, featuring historic Shay locomotives and gorgeous mountain scenery. - [Logging the Tides: Make the CerboGX a Tide Station](https://www.svloka.com/logging-the-tides-make-the-cerbogx-a-tide-station/) - Learn how we turned our CerboGX MK2 and SignalK into a DIY local tide station. Accurate anchorage depth tracking for the Bahamas and beyond. - [What Kind of Cruiser Are You?](https://www.svloka.com/what-kind-of-cruiser-are-you/) - One of our favorite things about the cruising life is how wildly different everyone’s path can be and how we all end up in the same anchorages. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, from salty solo sailors doing laps around the Caribbean to families juggling remote work and homeschooling. And thank goodness! That diversity makes gathering for - [Summer 2024: The Crew Goes to Europe](https://www.svloka.com/summer-2024-the-crew-goes-to-europe/) - In which we leave the boat behind in Maryland and start a 2-3 month journey where we wander around Europe with no particular agenda. - [One Month Living in Annapolis: How It's Going](https://www.svloka.com/one-month-in-annapolis/) - We're hanging in Annapolis, making the best of extended boat projects, and enjoying time with family over the 4th of July. - [Our Great Bahamas Adventure: Part 1](https://www.svloka.com/our-great-bahamas-adventure-part-1/) - First of a series of posts summarizing Pinky & Charlie's adventures in sailing & cruising around the Bahamas over the course of 3 months. - [Seasickness: How We Manage Through It](https://www.svloka.com/seasickness-how-we-manage-through-it/) - Seasickness is more common than anyone thinks, and we have found many ways to deal with it. Checkout our approaches and experiences. - [Shimmering Minnows](https://www.svloka.com/shimmering-minnows/) - Watch the beautiful shimmering minnows hanging out around Loka while on anchor near Spanish Wells. - [Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas](https://www.svloka.com/great-harbour-cay-berry-islands-bahamas/) - Our first stop on our Bahamas 2024 adventure is Great Harbour Cay in the Berrys. We ate local food, explored golf club ruins, & enjoyed the views. - [Beaufort NC to Charleston: Firsts on the Ocean](https://www.svloka.com/beaufort-nc-to-charleston-firsts-on-the-ocean/) - In which Charlie & Pinky make their first ocean passage including an overnight run from Beaufort NC to Charleston SC covering their longest journey yet. - [South Carolina to Florida: Our Southbound Journey Continues](https://www.svloka.com/south-carolina-to-florida-our-southbound-journey-continues/) - 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 - [To the Bahamas: Our First Gulf Stream Crossing](https://www.svloka.com/to-the-bahamas-our-first-gulf-stream-crossing/) - Getting to the Bahamas requires crossing the gulf stream, which must be planned. Follow their journey across and into the Bahamas for the first time! - [Sunset Over The Gulf Stream 16 Feb 2024](https://www.svloka.com/sunset-over-the-gulf-stream-16-feb-2024/) - In which we record the sunset as we exited the Gulf Stream on 16 Feb 2024 from Lake Worth FL towards West End Bahamas. Music by Nature's Eye. - [Going South & Learning Lessons](https://www.svloka.com/going-south-learning-lessons/) - Pinky – ⛵Going south, the Loka crew learn lessons about planning, maintenance, and begin enjoying their cruising journey. - [July 2023 Update: What Are We Up To?](https://www.svloka.com/july-2023-update-what-are-we-up-to/) - 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. - [DIY + Vendor Education: Our Experience](https://www.svloka.com/diy-vendor-education-our-experience/) - Pinky & Charlie take a DIY+Vendor approach to their transition to full-time liveaboard life. They emphasize the importance of finding the right partners. - [The Great Downsize of 2023: How We Did It](https://www.svloka.com/the-great-downsize-of-2023-how-we-did-it/) - 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. - [We've Got Virtual Mail: How We Get Mail on a Boat](https://www.svloka.com/weve-got-virtual-mail-how-we-get-mail-on-a-boat/) - 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. - [First, an Introduction](https://www.svloka.com/first-an-introduction/) - First, an Introduction Pinky shares an introduction to SV Loka as well as its owners, Charles and Pinky. Learn a bit about their background and Loka - [Sailing Couples: Roles & Responsibilities](https://www.svloka.com/sailing-couples-roles-and-responsibilities/) - 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?](https://www.svloka.com/loka-whats-in-a-boat-name/) - 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. - [Buying a Boat: The Pre-Purchase Team](https://www.svloka.com/buying-a-boat-the-pre-purchase-team/) - 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. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.svloka.com/) - Sailing Vessel Loka - Follow Pinky and Charles as they sail aboard Loka, a 2006 Caliber 47 LRC 47' sailboard, exploring the world & expanding their horizons. - [Resources - Things We Recommend](https://www.svloka.com/resources/) - Resources LocationsAs we cruise around, we are collecting data on different marinas, their amenities, vendors, and more. Check this section for our knowledge and experience with different locations we visit. Boat MaintenanceIn addition to locations and products, we are also gathering data on various sources for parts, service, and information be it training or education. - [Boat Details](https://www.svloka.com/boat-details/) - If you're interested in how our 2006 Caliber 47 LRC is kitted out, configured, and setup, this is your spot! It's a WIP, but you'll get an idea of where we are - [Where's Loka](https://www.svloka.com/wheres-loka/) - Interested in where we are and what our journey has been like? Check out this realtime method of tracking SV Loka using PredictWind services. - [Stay Updated](https://www.svloka.com/newsletter/) - We are slowly but surely getting things going, and would love to stay in contact with you. If you'd like to sign-up to receive periodic updates (maybe a newsletter, but nothing aggressive or all that frequent) on our progress, fill out the form below. 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