Cruising Resources: Portrait of a Cruiser

Noonsite's "Portrait of a Cruiser" series started in 2018 and aims is to give a face to the Noonsite community.

A picture of the smiling couple who own yacht Migration in Bali in 2012 — *Alene Rice and Bruce Balan of SY Migration*

Here we profile regular contributors to the site, why they started cruising, their boat, crew, route, thoughts on cruising and much more.

lisa and captain fabio standing on the deck of the boat holding the courtesy flags of all the countries they have sailed to — *Lisa Dorenfest and Captain Fabio of SY Amandla*

As well as helping those new to the cruising life get a glimpse of what the possibilities are and learn a little from the experts, it's also an interesting read for seasoned cruisers to pick up tips and find out what other cruisers are doing out there on the big blue.

chloe the dog with her 2 owners and fellow crew members in the sea together — *Chloe the dog, Tim Goodyear and Jules Buckley of SY Mojito*

Use the "Discover More" tab below to read all Portraits posted to date (using both the Reports and News options).

couple dressed in white overhauls and clear goggles, dressed to paint the keel of their boat — *Wayne and Alison Sollars of SY Blue Heeler*

If you would like to take part, please contact editor@noonsite.com with a short summary of your cruising life to date and a link to your blog/website (if you have one), and to request a questionnaire. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Life After the Sails Are Furled

A Dream Realised by Helen Shrewsbury Long distance, long term cruising adventures had been a dream of mine since I was in my early 20s....

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Donald Street - Father of the Caribbean Cruising Guide - Will Be Forever Remembered

A Cruising Legend The following announcement was posted to the Facebook page of the Glandore Harbour Yacht Club, located in West Cork in Ireland, where...

Updated 5 months ago

Portrait of a Cruiser: Dawn and Stephen Bell - Slow Circumnavigators

Names of Owners: Dawn and Stephen Bell Nationality: USA Boat Name: PILAR Boat Type/Model and Size: Catamaran, Leopard 48, SAIL SV...

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Portrait of a Cruiser: Circumnavigator Tony Foulkes

Name of Owner: Tony Foulkes Nationality: New Zealand Boat Name: Checkmate Boat Type/Model and Size: Masthead Cutter Rigged sloop 14.32M LOA. Built in ferro-cement by...

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Portrait of a Cruiser: Sail Yacht Bagia's Family of Five

Names of Owners (and crew): Gabriel, Isaiah and Abel with mum, Ashley and dad, Brandon. Nationality: United States Boat Name: Bagia Boat Type/Model and Size:...

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Portrait of a Cruiser: Terry and Elaine McCarroll

Names of Owners (and crew): Terry and Elaine McCarroll Nationality: Australian Boat Name: Virgo's Child Boat Type/Model and Size: Cheoy Lee 41 Your Home Port:...

Updated 5 months ago

Cruising Resources: Portrait of a Cruiser

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Life After the Sails Are Furled

Donald Street - Father of the Caribbean Cruising Guide - Will Be Forever Remembered

Portrait of a Cruiser: Dawn and Stephen Bell - Slow Circumnavigators

Portrait of a Cruiser: Circumnavigator Tony Foulkes

Portrait of a Cruiser: Sail Yacht Bagia's Family of Five

Portrait of a Cruiser: Terry and Elaine McCarroll

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