Harris Crew

Ahoy fellow salty dogs,

we hope you have some fun reading about our little adventures on Matriarch and the high seas ;)

All in Boat

Keeping the House in Order

Mar 19

Mar 19 Keeping the House in Order

We took some time in Sint Maarten to tackle our list of highest priority boat jobs. Good times were had by all.

Boat Life Basics: Where's My Food At?

Feb 26

Feb 26 Boat Life Basics: Where's My Food At?

Provisioning for a family in the islands isn’t really that tricky…helps that the kids literally eat everything they see :P

Boat Life Basics: Water Part 2

Jan 17

Jan 17 Boat Life Basics: Water Part 2

We are a tad water-obsessed...these birds need to back off! This is the second instalment in the “Boat Life Basics” series...today we have some fun with math & water!

Boat Life Basics: Water Part 1

Jan 15

Jan 15 Boat Life Basics: Water Part 1

This is the first instalment in the “Boat Life Basics” series…today are talking about how to get a little less salt into our otherwise very salty lives ;)

Airing Some Dirty Laundry

Jan 6

Jan 6 Airing Some Dirty Laundry

Get ready for some shocking news…

Everybody Does It

Dec 6

Dec 6 Everybody Does It

This is a messy and poopy topic!

The Matriarch Medical Kit

Oct 19

Oct 19 The Matriarch Medical Kit

One diabetic, three rambunctious kids, and a lifestyle that we intend to be “safely adventurous”. I think we best have a med kit.

What Goes Up...

Sep 21

Sep 21 What Goes Up...

Megan takes a trip to the top for some sightseeing and a few quick repairs.

Engineering is Really Useful Now

Aug 23

Aug 23 Engineering is Really Useful Now

Who knew? A background in engineering is actually really useful on a boat!

Water Works! As in water works it's way into places you don't want it....

Aug 1

Aug 1 Water Works! As in water works it's way into places you don't want it....

You are not welcome to the party if you are a drip and a downer…

Anchors Away! Literally. See ya.

Jul 27

Jul 27 Anchors Away! Literally. See ya.

See you never CQR...welcome to the family Spade…I promise I will try and not compare you to the Mantus that still haunts my dreams…

Our Growing List of Boat Jobs

Jul 21

Jul 21 Our Growing List of Boat Jobs

These boat jobs are like cockroaches. Try and step on one and 3 others appear. Oh and the first one also gets away.

Disclaimer: If you are ever considering moving aboard your boat, read this at your own risk.

The hazards of living on a boat (Warning: lots of CAPS in this one)...

Jul 19

Jul 19 The hazards of living on a boat (Warning: lots of CAPS in this one)...

I’m not talking about bad weather, parts breaking or engine troubles…this stuff is serious.

Easy Kid-Boat Jobs: Cleaning the cowl vents

Jul 15

Jul 15 Easy Kid-Boat Jobs: Cleaning the cowl vents

I cleaned all the cowl vents myself. Wasp nests and all!

Chaps Aren't Just for Cowboys Anymore (Part 2)

Jun 11

Jun 11 Chaps Aren't Just for Cowboys Anymore (Part 2)

Part 2 of adventures in canvas making. I fabricate some dinghy chaps with our Sailrite sewing machine to keep our new Highfield in great shape.

Chaps Aren't Just for Cowboys Anymore (Part 1)

Jun 6

Jun 6 Chaps Aren't Just for Cowboys Anymore (Part 1)

Part 1 of adventures in canvas making for our first “real” DIY boat project.

When One Thing Leads to Another

May 30

May 30 When One Thing Leads to Another

Sometimes doing boat fixes is like pulling a loose thread from your favourite sweater.