Welcome to the Kids4Sail Newsletter! The ONLY publication specifically focused for families who are out there cruising/voyaging and living aboard their vessels. We provide SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, and INSPIRATION for those families that want to experience the world through the lense of our oceans.
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FEATURING:
MEET & GREET
Mina Coleman wrote a short family story on their journey
to cruising aboard sv Graceful.
BOATSCHOOLING 101
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie continues her series on Boatschooling.
GALLEY RECIPES
Apple Pie Roses by Erika Lelievre
They're easy to make - trust me!
CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES!
Zoe Catchlove (Eilbeck) writes about the Christmases spent
on sv No Plans Just Options.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS!
Check out Brooke Splichen Foster's ornaments - you'll want to make them yourselves
with her how-to's and great pictures!
FINANCES AFLOAT
sv Schole's story on how they are able to continue to cruise year after year.
Alaskan Fisherman, anyone?
INFORMATION
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DECEMBER 2019
Meet & Greet:
Mina Coleman wrote a short family story on their journey
to cruising aboard sv Graceful.
Mina Coleman wrote a short family story on their journey
to cruising aboard sv Graceful.
Boatschooling 101:
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is continues her series on Boatschooling.
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is continues her series on Boatschooling.
Galley Recipes:
Apple Pie Roses by Erika Lelievre, SV Tatsu
Destination:
Zoe Catchlove (Eilbeck) writes about the Christmases spent
on sv No Plans Just Options.
Holiday Crafts:
Brooke Splichen Foster's (SV Auwe Auwe) ornaments are the best! - you'll want to make them yourselves with her how-to's and great pictures!
on sv No Plans Just Options.
Holiday Crafts:
Brooke Splichen Foster's (SV Auwe Auwe) ornaments are the best! - you'll want to make them yourselves with her how-to's and great pictures!
Finances Afloat:
SV Schole's story on how they are able to continue to cruise year after year.
Alaskan Fisherman, anyone?
Alaskan Fisherman, anyone?
NOVEMBER 2019
Meet & Greet:
Meet the Bizjak family aboard SV Litha cruising in El Salvador.
Meet the Bizjak family aboard SV Litha cruising in El Salvador.
Boatschooling 101:
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is continues her series on Boatschooling.
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is continues her series on Boatschooling.
Galley Recipes:
Ginger Snaps by Carolyn Shearlock, SV Barefoot Gal
Destination:
Thanksgiving in Morocco by Jessica Brand-Polazkowyj, SV Ventus
Finances Afloat:
A Communications Contractor and Software Architect by Caroline Spott, (previously) SV Waponi Woo
OCTOBER 2019
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Meet & Greet:
Meet the McCardle Family aboard SV Gromit currently cruising in Guatemala.
Meet the McCardle Family aboard SV Gromit currently cruising in Guatemala.
Boatschooling 101:
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is starting her series on how her family boatschools.
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie is starting her series on how her family boatschools.
Galley Recipes:
Tuscan Pasta by Erika Lelievre, SV Tatsu
Destination: Kids!:
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle by Alexa Leasure Shanafelt, MV Noeta
Finances Afloat:
Sailing Britican by Kim Harkola Brown, SV Britican
SEPTEMBER 2019
AUGUST 2019
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Meet & Greet:
Meet the Lavery's aboard SV SeaScape!
Meet the Lavery's aboard SV SeaScape!
Swabs on Deck:
Read about a really neat sleepover opportunity by Wavey Middleton - 11 years old!
Read about a really neat sleepover opportunity by Wavey Middleton - 11 years old!
Galley Recipes:
Homemade Pizza by Joe Barrett of SV Mahi
Destination: Kids!:
Rio Dulce, Guatemala by Carla Barrett, MV Mahi
Rio Dulce, Guatemala by Carla Barrett, MV Mahi
Finances Afloat:
Sailing family charters and more! by Kim Harkola Brown, SV Britican
JULY 2019
JUNE 2019
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Meet & Greet:
Meet the Craig Family aboard SV Arena
Meet the Craig Family aboard SV Arena
Swabs:
A great poem from Mairead Ferrie (7th grade)about the Caribbean life.
A great poem from Mairead Ferrie (7th grade)about the Caribbean life.
Galley Recipes:
Fish Cakes! by Kate Mac
Destination: Kids!:
The Abacos, Bahamas by Kelley Gudahl, SV Chancelot
Finances Afloat:
Read about how Josie Lauducci (SV Shawnigan) is able to stay out cruising indefinitely as an RN!
MAY 2019
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Meet & Greet:
Meet the Ferrie Family aboard SV Serendipity
Meet the Ferrie Family aboard SV Serendipity
Swabs:
Luke Bridges of SV Beach Flea (13 yo) puts together a cell phone charger from beach trash!
Luke Bridges of SV Beach Flea (13 yo) puts together a cell phone charger from beach trash!
Galley Recipes:
Spinach Bars by Kelly Hauquitz, SV Purrfect
Destination: Kids!:
Caleta San Juanico, Sea of Cortez by Sandi Phinney York of SV Korveza
Finances Afloat:
Paul Citarella makes it happen long-term as a remote software engineer onboard SV Mariposa
APRIL 2019
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Meet & Greet:
Adam Carswell introduces us to his family aboard SV Sandy Pause
Adam Carswell introduces us to his family aboard SV Sandy Pause
Swabs:
Abby Bridges (16yo) of SV Beach Flea makes some money on the side!
Abby Bridges (16yo) of SV Beach Flea makes some money on the side!
Galley Recipes:
Kombucha by Sophie Weber, SV Kapa Rico
Destination: Kids!:
Antarctica! by Marina Klochkova of SV Lady Mary
Finances Afloat:
How Sailing Totem Makes Money Part III, Behan Gifford, SV Totem
MARCH 2019
MEMBERS ONLY
Meet & Greet:
Meet Jon Wright's family of SV Itchy Foot (great advice!)
Meet Jon Wright's family of SV Itchy Foot (great advice!)
Swabs:
Josiah Scott (13 yrs old) of SV Secret Water writes about his Passion Project
Josiah Scott (13 yrs old) of SV Secret Water writes about his Passion Project
Galley Recipes:
Sourdough Bread by Carla Barrett of SV Mahi
Destination: Kids!:
El Salvador in detail by Sara Barnard of SV Illusion
Finances Afloat:
How Sailing Totem Makes Money Part II, Behan Gifford, SV Totem
FEBRUARY 2019
MEMBERS ONLY
Meet & Greet:
Meet the Steenlands aboard SV SeaMonkey
Meet the Steenlands aboard SV SeaMonkey
Swabs:
Tali Hauquitz, age 11, of SV Purrfect writes about life aboard.
Tali Hauquitz, age 11, of SV Purrfect writes about life aboard.
Galley Recipes:
Dried Tortellini/Meatball Soup by Carla Barrett of SV Mahi
Destination: Kids!:
George Town Bahamas by Heather Citarella (age 11) of SV Mariposa
Finances Afloat:
How Sailing Totem Makes Money Part I, Behan Gifford, SV Totem