CAPTAIN'S LOG
Boat Life
Life aboard a sailing yacht is made up of far more than the hours under sail. It is coffee in a quiet anchorage, wet towels on the rail, a dinghy run ashore, a technical job that suddenly matters, and the small routines that make a yacht feel like home. In Boat Life we write about the everyday reality of living and travelling aboard Aurelia Blue: comfort, habits, equipment, people, practical surprises and the moments that rarely appear in a brochure. Some stories are useful before a voyage, others are simply a glimpse behind the scenes. Together they show what yacht life in the Caribbean actually feels like — personal, practical, sometimes improvised and usually much more interesting than a perfect postcard.
Who Gets the Helm? Equality, Competence and Command Aboard
Old maritime roles meet modern crews: a thoughtful look at women in sailing, competence, equality...
Shipping Boat Parts to Trinidad: One Package, Customs and a Full Day
A parcel from Europe, a day of customs, specialist yacht parts and chocolate that arrives...
Dentist in Trinidad: The Caribbean Beyond the Postcard
Nobody puts the dentist on a Caribbean bucket list. Yet living aboard means ordinary life...
A New Liferaft for Aurelia Blue: Safety Beyond the Checklist
Why liferafts still matter close to shore, what belongs in a survival pack and how...
Inside Aurelia Blue: The Technology Behind Our Hanse 540e
A detailed look at the construction, rig, energy systems, navigation, safety equipment and onboard technology...
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Antifouling — Our Spicy Caribbean Hull Test
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper antifouling was not on our original maintenance plan. But boatyards have a...
Bird Island, Antigua: The Kind of Stop a Checklist Misses
Bird Island Antigua sailing is about a small anchorage, clear water and the pleasure of...
What Happens When Guests Leave the Yacht
Between yacht charters, Aurelia Blue is inspected, cleaned, repaired, restocked and prepared using lessons from...
Who Is in Command Aboard a Sailing Yacht? Who’s the Boss Aboard?
Command aboard a sailing yacht should never be ambiguous. Clear roles protect the yacht, the...










