SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

September 9, 202334.0424° S, 23.0440° E Critical activities this week included the set up and commissioning of our boat communication systems.Staying connected (when we want to), remains an important part of the journey but requires a few more tools than when...

September 5, 2023 • What’s in a date?

September 5, 2023 What’s In The Date? 34°2.507’S , 23°2.664’E Sept 1. – Back to school for many in the States yet here in SA it is the first day of Spring. And in Knysna that means the infamous Knysna Yacht Club Opening Cruise, kicking off the official start of...

Splash Day – Sláinte is officially a boat

Week Ending Aug. 26, 2023 Splash Day – Sláinte is officially a boat 34.0424° S , 23.0440° In early 2021, having first laid eyes upon and sailed aboard a Vision 444 catamaran (heartfelt thanks and kudos to trailblazers Thomas & Terri and their outstanding...

What’s In The Name!

What’s In The Name Sláinte (Pronounced ‘Slawn – Cha’) – is a word of Irish / Scottish Gaelic origin that translates in english as “Good Health’. It’s a way of expressing a desire for good health and happiness and acknowledging the importance of...

Week Ending Aug. 19th, 2023

Week Ending Aug. 19th, 2023   It has been a whirlwind of a week as we are now mere days from launch and floating Sláinte for the first time! In addition to continuing to outfit the boat for living, we’ve tackled a series of administrative details this week: Visa...

Construction Update And Outfitting

Week Ending Aug. 12th, 2023 – Construction update and outfitting What began in molds a year ago with a vacuum resin infusion process producing light weight, strength and consistency of integrity, has evolved to a sailing vessel in the final stage of...

Sailing Vessel Slainte

After 2 & ½ years of work we are in the final stretch of accepting our next sailing vessel for an extended liveaboard journey of sailing. The Week of 8/6/2024 – arrival in South Africa. Arrival 8/2 with ‘a little’ gear to support launch Factory visit 8/3 for...