The quick reference guides below are provided with links to online and offline resources that can help you jumpstart lifestyle changes without having to scour the internet.

Please check back often as we will continue to update this page with more resources.

We hope you find them helpful.

Sailing

  • Mahina Expeditions

    Mahina Expeditions offers offshore sail-training expeditions, offshore cruising seminars and boat purchase consultation. John Neal has an article written on selecting a boat for offshore cruising.

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  • John Kretschmer Sailing

    John Kretschmer is an accomplished ocean voyager, having logged more than 300,000 offshore miles. He has published 7 books, written numerous articles and provides offshore training experience. 

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  • Shambala Sailing Adventures

    Suky Cannon has sailed for over 30 years and has a USCG Master Mariner, 100 Ton License. She teaches in the Florida Keys and offers charter expeditions in the Bahamas for its variety of cruising areas & anchorages.

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  • Yachting World

    Among the many playlists (including Sailing across the Atlantic, Ocean Voyager's Sailing techniques, How to sail safer & faster), Skip Novak's storm sailing techniques are a great resource.

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  • Erik Aanderaa

    Erik sails a Contessa 35 named "Tessie", alone on the open oceans outside his hometown, Haugesund, situated on the west coast of Norway. His youtube channel no bullsh*t, just sailing speaks for itself.

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  • Patrick Childress Sailing

    Patrick & Rebecca Childress sailed around the world on their 1976 Valiant 40, s/v Brickhouse. Their youtube channel features many DIY boat projects and offshore sailing preparation.

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  • Patrick Laine

    Patrick Laine sails single-handed on a Bavaria 40 sailboat in the Atlantic. He is based in LaRochelle, France. The 40+ youtube videos feature passage-making to the Azores and to Iceland plus some great docking videos. 

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  • SW Boat Purchase

    Online and offline resource we have used to buy our yacht. Also included is all the related posts telling the story of the boat buying process.

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  • Schooner Issuma

    For a select few who would like to learn to sail a schooner, Issuma has put together notes intended for people who already know how to sail, but are not familiar with schooners.

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  • Schooner Trinovante

    The skipper for s/v Trinovante put together a few pdfs on the fundamentals of schooner handling in specific situations, such as sailing off anchor with wind and tide in the same direction. 

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  • Yachts and Yarns

    Tom Cunliffe talks about whatever falls off the top of his head. He doesn't follow a script, and although it's usually about yachting and the sea, I’ve also been known to include my other passions. There’s even the odd rant.

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  • Yawarra II

    Nick and Jan cruised the world for over 30 years aboard their yachts, Warlock and Yawarra and after 20 years of cruising under sail, they cruised on their steel motor boat Yawarra II.

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  • Sailing Totem

    This cruising family of 5 has a great website, curating information such as books for cruisers, links to blogs & vlogs of other cruising families as well as offer consulting services for those who would like to begin voyaging.

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  • SV Soggy Paws

    Dave and Sherry are cruising the world on their St. Francis 44 catamaran. Their website features cruising guides, advice on ocean crossings, medical reference and "how-to" presentations on navigation, equipment, etc.

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  • Jamestown Distributors

    Bill turned us on to the bottompaint write-ups found on Jamestown Distributors. Check out their vast list of "How To's".

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  • Noonsite

    Noonsite provides cruising sailors with comprehensive information regarding the necessary formalities, paperwork and costs for clearing into all countries worldwide, plus essential marine facilities in all ports.

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  • Periwinkle

    Andrew's first boat has a storied 30-year history of her own by her first owner and builder. The boat was christened the Periwinkle, after the marine snail that carries it’s home around on it’s back.

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  • Ocean Sailing Podcast

    Avid cruising and racing sailor, David Hows' blog features 80+ podcasts and he has even written a book on Sailing the Tasman Sea. If you would like to crew in upcoming races, spots are available aboard Ocean Gem. 

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  • Offshore Explorer Podcast

    Ros Cunliffe turned us on to this series of podcasts hosted by Scott Dodgson, who tells engaging stories about life from a sailor's point of view.

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  • Marine Survey 101

    How to do your own marine pre-survey inspection and save money by Port Credit Marine Surveys.

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  • Marine How To

    Marine How To is the go-to site for DIY boat owners to find in depth, step-by-step articles for maintenance, upgrades and to find brutally honest insight from marine industry professionals.

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  • Nautical Education

    During the coronavirus pandemic, check out the online sailing classes including navigation.

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Minimalist

  • Becoming Minimalist

    Joshua Becker who has authored 4 books on minimalism also has a website, which is designed to inspire others to pursue their greatest passions by owning fewer possessions. 

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  • Exploring Alternatives

    This youtube channel is a hub of alternative living video content to inform and inspire. Each week, a new video is posted about people who are living in tiny houses, vans, RV's, boats and more, 

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  • Living Big Tiny House

    Bryce is passionate about small space design. Join him on his travels to find the very best tiny homes, alternative dwellings and stories of down-sized eco-friendly living.

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  • Going Zero Waste

    In addition to finding out where to donate unusual items, Going Zero Waste provides tips and inspiration on how to make changes to benefit you and the planet. 

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  • Mother Earth News

    A great resource for books, articles, videos and podcasts on the benefits of self-sufficiency. Learn to live on less, how to save money and enjoy a simpler, more sustainable life.   

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  • Minimalism (2016)

    A documentary that explores the lives of minimalists from all walks of life - all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.

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Inspiration

  • TED Talks

    TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). 

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  • Second Mountain

    In his book, The Second Mountain, The Quest for a Moral Life, David Brooks chronicles his journey toward faith.

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  • Power of Introverts

    In this passionate talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world.

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  • Harvard Study on Aging

    What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone, but you are mistaken.

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  • White Privilege

    Many of us believe that we're living in a meritocracy, deserving of what we have and compassionate toward those with less. But that's not true.

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  • Lollipop Moment

    We have all changed someone's life -- usually without even realizing it.

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  • Raise Brave Girls

    Learn how to spark a little productive risk-taking and raise confident girls.

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  • Slow the Aging Process

    Highlights from David Sinclair's book describing a journey through the biology of why we age and research which could potentially change the way we treat the diseases of aging.

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  • Sacred Texts of Buddha

    “See them, floundering in their sense of mine, like fish in the puddles of a dried-up stream — and, seeing this, live with no mine, not forming attachment to experiences.”

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  • The Art of Asking

    Don't make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer, she examines the new relationship between artist and fan.

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  • Likeability Dilemma

    A revealing talk about implicit biases forcing an honest look at how both genders often perceive successful women and their “likability.”

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