Planning
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COVID-19 Update
Things are changing so rapidly with Corona Virus that it’s hard to summarise the past few days. But we will try…
Ship Shape
These past few weeks we’ve been working hard to get Long Summer summer-body-ready for the new cruising season…
Ceremonies
Sailors are a superstitious bunch. Throughout history they have performed launching ceremonies, in part to appeal for good fortune and the safety of each
Let's Unpack That
We have nearly unpacked everything! And to add to the excitement, we also had our boat decals fitted today…
Welcome Aboard
Our summer of waiting is over! Today we closed up the country house and hit the road f
Nearly There!
This time next week we’re finally moving to La Rochelle!…
Today's The Day
Four years ago we set a date for sailing around the world… Today is that day.
Last Day Of Work
The day has come for me to be unemployed! It’s been quite a strange feeling leading up to the last day of work. The thought of this day has completely dom
Nothing Better To Do
Six weeks to sell everything we own and move to the other side of the world!Is now a good time to start a business? I guess someone’s got to pay for this lifesty
Modern-Day Del Boy
Selling everything we own is a full-time job.“This time next year, we'll be millionaires…” (Or at the very least living on a boat!)
Winter Is Coming
We’ve sent out enquiries to marinas and schools for our first winter season. At the top of the list are Gibraltar, The Balearic Islands, Morocco, and The Canary Isla
Job Done!
Well, this week was very bittersweet. Having spent the past five years with my current company, the time has come to say goodbye (or hopefully, see you soon!). It ha
Registration
Our shipping registration documents have been lodged with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and the boat decals have been printed. Exciting!
Reinforcements
Next week the grandparents are arriving from the UK to look after the kids for two weeks, while we travel to Thailand and learn how to sail. You can’t ask for better
Infinite Possibility
Christmas is on the horizon, and just beyond that lies 2019 - the year of making things happen.
Europe, Here We Come!
Our one-way flights to Europe have been booked! D-day is Tuesday 21 May 2019.
Looking Good
Very excited to unveil our new logo. Looking forward to seeing this on the side of our boat next year!
Naming The Boat
You may be wondering… “What’s this Long Summer thing all about?” Well, it’s the name of our boat, our adventure, our business, our blog - in truth, it’s the name tha
Recording History
Documenting the experience before it has even begun.
Productivity Maxed
We’re getting even more serious about planning the big adventure. With one year to go, we’re working and studying out of a local co-working space. This is how to ge
Back To The Grindstone
A new schedule and renewed energy. We have a big year ahead and we're ready to tackle it head on!
Helpers
Au pairs, nannies and cleaners, oh my! We're going to need all the help we can get.
Planning Ahead
Visualising the next year of planning with our new project board.
Park Hangs
We're sorting out the future while the kids play.