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Sailing with the Treleavens: Western Caribbean - Guatemala, Belize, Mexico

Tulum Mayan Ruins.

After an interesting start to our 8th season cruising, we’re now departing the Caribbean and heading back to the Mediterranean with a lesson learnt to expect the unexpected and trust no one.

Sailing with the Smallwoods: The best job in the world

Morning Tea on board Another Fiasco.

Sharon Smallwood talks sailing with Ben Southall, the British-born winner of Tourism Queensland's best-job-in-the-world promotion.

In the wake of Banyandah: We're off!

Jack in his element.

Jack and Jude Binder finally cast off on their long-awaited cruise.

Sailing with the Smallwoods: Cruise-Aiders

Time for School on Gigila Island. Photo courtesy Paul Taylor.

Sharon and Julian Smallwood reflect on Cruise-Aiders Christmas, material wealth and making a difference.

In the wake of Banyandah: Stop the world - I'd rather be sailing

Misty morn on the Gordon, Tasmania.

Jack and Jude Binder prepare to set sail again, pausing to admire their latest article in the current issue of Cruising Helmsman magazine as they do so!

Sailing with the Smallwoods: Cruising across borders

Sharon at play . . .

Sharon and Julian Smallwood believe cruisers should not be put off from visiting some states and countries because of bureaucratic red tape and differing rules and regulations.

In the wake of Banyandah: Musings on adventure, Jessica Watson and Mother Earth

Jack and Jude in the Kimberley.

Jack and Jude Binder ponder the world we live in, from adventure and Jessica Watson's solo voyage to Mother Earth and the pressure the environment is under.

Sailing with the Smallwoods: Getting your sea-time recognised

Covering the elements of shipboard safety for a Master Class 5.

Sharon and husband Julian get a little hot under the collar when they have difficulty getting sea-time recognised by authorities.

Sailing with the Smallwoods: Staying afloat

Julian hard at work.

Sharon Smallwood, currently cruising the east coast of Australia with husband Julian, shares her thoughts on budgeting your boating.

In the wake of Banyandah: The day we were almost killed

Jack and Jude Binder take a trip down memory lane to the day they were almost killed as part of an amateur radio expedition in the South China Sea.

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