Tag: Island Packet

Tour of Island Packet 420, Sonamara, Ep. 2

This episode features a tour of Sonamara, a beautiful Island Packet 420. Lou talks about his new AB inflatable, the benefits of in-mast furling, their navigation systems and more. Patrice gives us the interior tour, showing off the galley, extensive storage space and many other […]

Transitioning to the Cruising Life: Sonamara, Ep. 1

Meet Lou and Patrice cruising aboard their Island Packet 420, Sonamara. Listen as they discuss the naming of their boat and their transition from careers to cruising. Patrice shares her creative outlet and some other tips for taking care of yourself while living aboard a […]

Offshore Cruising Boat, Paradisea, Ep. 3

In this video, we continue the tour of Paradisea, a great offshore cruising boat, looking at the interior of this classically-designed Island Packet 40. Every boat has challenges and each cruiser must evaluate what’s best for them. For example, Is air conditioning a necessity? or How do guests fit aboard? Listen to sailors Maureen and Bob discuss the organization of small spaces and the recent additions they’ve made. While Bob talks about engine maintenance on his Yanmar 50HP, Maureen shows off her collection of Chachkies from their travels. As you will see, their offshore cruising boat, Paradisea, is their home on water.

Ep. 2, Paradisea

In this video, Bob and Maureen give us a tour of their Island Packet 40, pointing out key features on the exterior of this blue-water vessel. We learn about how they made this boat their own. Buying a boat is one thing, but making it […]

Paradisea, Episode 1

Meet Bob and Maureen and their Island Packet 40. In this video, they discuss how their cruising adventure came to be. It began with a dream of cruising on their own sailboat and then step by step (from sailing lessons, to chartering, to buying boats, […]