S/V Koko

Sailing the Florida Keys was pure magic—easily one of the most unforgettable legs of our journey from St. Pete, down to the Everglades and the Keys, and back up to the Chesapeake Bay. Clear water, quiet mornings, and freedom in every breeze.

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22.08.2025 02:35 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

A coffee grinder and a coffee press on the cockpit table on a sailboat.

Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a ritual, a memory, a breath of freedom. I don’t love the taste. I love the feeling. The grind, the aroma, the slow pour—it’s meditation in motion. Somewhere between the sip and the sunrise, I’m home. svkoko.com/archives/3172

15.08.2025 11:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Island Packet 349 sailboat at anchor at sunset.

Unlearning the good life. Turns out happiness isn’t found in luxury, status, or what others say you should want. It’s found in quiet moments, self-trust, and the courage to choose your own path - svkoko.com/archives/3052.

08.08.2025 21:38 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

A stuffed gorilla holding a banana sitting on a sailboat.

New crew alert! Meet Kokole—the banana-thieving, rum-hiding gorilla mascot who just claimed the captain’s chair. Koko’s got company. And she’s got personality. Full story at svkoko.com/archives/2700

07.07.2025 16:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Rotten keel on a wooden boat.

Love it or hate it, the full-foil keel on Island Packet Yachts always sparks debate. It’s sleek, stable, and built for long passages—but it’s not without its challenges. Which side are you on—Team Full-Foil or Team Fin, or a totally other team? 🤔- svkoko.com/archives/2669 #Sailing #IslandPacket

14.06.2025 16:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

People unboxing groceries

The art of provisioning—where necessity and ingenuity collide in a small fridge and a freezer that some might consider more “polite suggestion” than practical storage. How do you manage the limited space for provisions on your boat? - svkoko.com/archives/1974

12.03.2025 10:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A picture showing the v-berth on S/V Koko

Are you a front-and-center V-berther, a snug aft-dweller, or a wild card who prefers counting stars from the cockpit? We tested the different sleeping arrangements aboard S/V Koko - svkoko.com/archives/1960

07.03.2025 15:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Finally got some good winds and a real feel for how Koko sails with the cutter rig! Loving it. Do you prefer cutter, solent, or a classic sloop? Video at svkoko.com/archives/1936

04.03.2025 05:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A hand holding a glowing power cable.

Always make sure your cable lugs have proper contact - and no washer comes in-between. svkoko.com/archives/1901

25.02.2025 13:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We did the same on our new-to-us Island Packet, practically a spaceship compared to our earlier boats. Even with an excellent manual and a factory walkthrough, we felt a bit overwhelmed at first. Staying at the dock, living aboard and together tracing every system hands on was the best way to learn.

12.02.2025 15:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Alligator lurking in the water.

Boating in Everglades National Park – Do you need an entry pass even if you never set foot on land? We take a look into this on our blog… svkoko.com/archives/1617

07.02.2025 16:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looking forward to our next evening like that one.

05.02.2025 02:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0