There’s a moment, somewhere between the marina of Almerimar and the sun-soaked shores of Formentera, when everything seems to fall into place, until it quietly doesn’t. This is the story of how a smooth crossing turned into a sunlit series of surprises, including one very stubborn sail.
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Ask any sailboat owner, and they’ll show you a long list of tasks, projects, and wishlists. Works and potential improvements are never completed. Sometimes, there’s not enough time to get something done, sometimes I lack the skills, and more often than not, the budget and available cash do not align.
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We hauled our Amel Santorin, the heart of our voyages, out of her natural habitat and onto dry land last week. The mission? A full-scale antifouling makeover, a thorough check of her through-holes, and the installation of a new through-hole for a water maker promise future adventures with a splash of convenience.
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Embarking on a life at sea aboard Bagabonda meant transforming every aspect of our nomadic existence into a version that could survive and thrive on the ocean’s unpredictable canvas. Our liveaboard life meant seeking as many as possible autonomous systems: systems that do not require us to dock.
One of the cornerstones of this transformation was integrating Starlink into our floating habitat.
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Our sailboat battery upgrade to lithium, and adding much more monitoring is part of our projects in making Bagabonda, our Amel Santorin, as autonomous as we technically can.
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We’re about to spill the beans on a little secret that has transformed life aboard Bagabonda. You might recall those throw pillows we used to scatter around the cockpit for comfort. Well, let’s say we’ve taken things up a notch, and it’s all thanks to a chance meeting with an upholstery specialist during our stop in Almerimar.
Read moreStaying up-to-date with the latest advancements in navigation and safety equipment is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a commitment to security, efficiency, and peace of mind. On Bagabonda, our beloved Amel Santorin, we recently embarked on a significant technological overhaul, transforming our sailing experience and ensuring we remain at the forefront of maritime safety and navigation capabilities.
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