probably not suitable for a storm 200nm off-shore, but otherwise this is how I will be sailing from now on ⛵️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael Salty and Chic ✨ #sailing #sailinglife #sailboatlife #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife

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Can a single object hold 20 years of waiting? For as long as I can remember, I’ve had one big, quiet dream. I’m a foodlover and cookbooks author, and my life revolves around preserving culinary heritage, authentic recipes, and the stories behind the food we eat. For two decades, I dreamed of owning a real, authentic Japanese Damascus steel knife. Not a mass-market version from an online store, but a true piece of craft, forged by a master who poured soul into the metal. But life kept moving, and the perfect moment never seemed to arrive. Until recently. This is a story about how digital spaces can create real-world magic. Sometimes we use Facebook just to scroll, but occasionally, it does something beautiful, it connects souls. A short while ago, I connected here with a wonderful woman from Japan named Mami. We didn’t know each other for long, but we bonded instantly over our shared passion and understanding of craftsmanship. When I deeply and embarrassingly admitted to her that owning a real Japanese knife was my 20-year dream, she did something incredible. Mami didn't just listen; she stepped into my dream. A few days ago, she walked into the historic knife shops of Kyoto, consulted with the local masters, and used her incredible expertise to choose the absolute perfect Damascus Gyuto knife for me. And then, she brought it across the ocean. Turn on the sound and watch the video. This is the exact moment I unboxed it and made the very first cut. The weight, the balance, the way it glides through everything like air, it’s not just a tool. It’s an art form. Mami, my dear friend, I don't have enough words to thank you. You didn't just bring me a knife from Japan; you made a 20-year-old dream come true. Thank you, Facebook, for bringing the right people into my life at the exact right time. Live full, eat slow, and never stop believing in the magic of connection.

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Chilling time at the beach while cruising the Bahamas on a solo sail aboard my Morgan 41.

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When docking your boat there are two schools of thought on the best way to secure your boat. In todays video we show you how to secure your boat or yacht with the OXO method. As with many things sailors usually have a preference and will get passionate about it, calling out anyone who goes with the other option. Team at bottom up boats has a preference for the OXO. If you want to look at why we thing the OXO knot is the best one to use while docking your boat then watch our full length video where we compare the OXO method to the cleat hitch. https://youtu.be/LepMcTJuFfI Thanks for stopping by and supporting the team at Bottom up Boats, why not join the bottom up boats crew by subscribing to our channel.

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