Lorraine Escher

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A Family Circumnavigation on SV Aphrodite: over a decade sailing the world, homeschooling four kids, and cruising a St Francis 50 catamaran. | 2026 — Who We Are Our family of six has spent the past 10 years on a family circumnavigation aboard SV Aphrodite, a St. Francis 50 catamaran. In 2026, our voyage continues. From the Pacific to Southeast Asia, we’ve raised four kids at sea — while homeschooling, maintaining our boat in very down-and-dirty ways, and meeting interesting people. Henry, Lorraine, Paul, Karen, Rick and Betty Escher in Chalong Bay, Phuket, Thailand 2025. Here is a description of the crew aboard our catamaran, SV Aphrodite (written in 2026). Lorraine When we began, I had no sailing experience. After ten years of circumnavigation, this lifestyle has been nothing like I imagined. The highs —swimming with dolphins, and | December 7, 2023 July 24, 2026 Lorraine Escher About Our Boat SV Aphrodite, St Francis 50 catamaran Built in 2005 in South Africa by St Francis Marine 4 c

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