Living on a Sailboat: An Inspiring Insider’s Journey
Imagine waking up to the gentle rocking of the ocean, surrounded by the serene blue expanse, with the horizon stretching endlessly around you. Well, that
as told by Mitzie Ruffles
How a Crazy Dream Became a Reality
– A Memoir
Getting Away is an inspirational memoir about living the life you want. If you like relatable dreamers, unique canine points of view, and a mix of sanity and madness, then you’ll love Mike Ruffles’ maritime tale.
as told by Mitzie Ruffles
How a Crazy Dream Became a Reality – A Memoir
Getting Away is an inspirational memoir about living the life you want. If you like relatable dreamers, unique canine points of view, and a mix of sanity and madness, then you’ll love Mike Ruffles’ maritime tale.
How to Escape the Rat Race
Read how You can Escape the Rat Race, too, using Ann & Mike's 4-Step Process Guide.
The Building of Ruffles Spray
The building of S/Y Ruffles Spray, from laying the keel, fitting out, painting and stepping the masts to launch on 31 July 2021
Saling lifestyle years
For 22 years, Ann and Mike cruised the Mediterranean on Ruffles Spray. Watch or read about their Lifestyle here.
Motorhome Lifestyle Years
Having swallowed the anchor Ann and Mike continue 'cruising' in their motorhome. Watch or read about their lifestyle here
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