YCA Black Market · Category
Artists & Makers
Books, music, art and handmade goods from members who make things between passages. Every one of them lives aboard or out cruising.
Buy a book from someone who has crossed the ocean you are planning to cross, or hang a painting made at anchor. Every purchase backs a fellow cruiser.
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Art
Abby Miggins Art
Multi-media art from the Sailboat Studio aboard S/Y Every Day
Abigail Miggins is a multi-media artist living aboard S/Y Every Day with her partner, Max and their daughter, Windy. They have dreams of sailing around the world someday and spreading inspiration. Until then, they are docked in their home state (New Jersey), hustling in their respective fields & making upgrades to their 1984 Pearson 530 Ketch. The ‘Sailboat Studio’ serves as an inspiring hub for her unique array of designs. Abby has a background in elementary education and art therapy. She believes that art is a universal and accessible language for all, when given the opportunity. Abby is very passionate about art, sailing, helping others, the environment, and psychology. She strives to make sustainable efforts while creating whenever possible (e.g. repurposed/hand painted oyster shells, vintage collages, and so much more). Your support helps keep our boat afloat & fuels our dreams!
Made by AbbyBoat: S/Y Every DayHome port: New Jersey
Children's Books
The Adventures of Captain Marco
From high school drop out to neuroscientist, to sailor, to children's book author! An English-American writer, sailor, and ailurophile, with a taste for adventure and irreverence.
Member perkUse code "YCA" at checkout for 10% off your entire order
Made by LesleyBoat: SV AmarokHome port: Deltaville, VA
Book
Pass the Kava
Reflections of a Sailing Circumnavigator
I have a new book out called "Pass the Kava, Reflections of a Sailing Circumnavigator." It's the story of pulling up roots and sailing around the world in the 90's. In the days before all the technology we enjoy today. Yes, it's a sailing adventure, but it's more about embracing change, overcoming doubts, finding community and meaning in your life. You can find it on Amazon and other online booksellers, but the best place to buy it is from my website, sallywhitbeck.com
Made by SallyBoat: ArgonautaHome port: Montague, MI
Music
Shawn Mercer Music
I am a life-long sailor & liver of life. I've navigated major life challenges, addiction, infidelity, divorce, love, & loss… I write songs, play guitar, & sing about it all. I'm trying to have the courage to let the real me be seen, flaws & all, and I'm trying to use my music to make something good & useful & helpful out of all the bad shit I've done.
Made by ShawnBoat: RuneHome port: Sebasco Harbor, ME
Why buy from cruisers
Made between passages
Life on a boat leaves room to make things: books written on night watches, songs written at anchor, art made in a cockpit studio. Every maker on this page is a sailor, and buying from them directly is one of the most practical ways to keep a fellow cruiser on the water. It also makes for gifts with a real story behind them.
FAQ
Sailing books, music and art
Are there books written by people who actually sailed around the world?
Yes. Pass the Kava: Reflections of a Sailing Circumnavigator is Sally's story of pulling up roots and sailing around the world in the 1990s, before today's technology. The best place to buy it is her website, sallywhitbeck.com, though it's also on Amazon and other online booksellers.
Are there children's books about sailing?
The Adventures of Captain Marco is a children's book series by Lesley, who sails aboard SV Amarok out of Deltaville, Virginia. YCA members get 10% off their entire order with the code YCA at checkout.
What are good gifts for sailors and liveaboards?
Something made by a fellow sailor goes over well: a sailing memoir, a children's book for the next generation aboard, original music from a lifelong sailor, or art from Abby Miggins' Sailboat Studio, which includes hand-painted oyster shells and vintage collages.
Do YCA members get discounts?
Some makers offer one, shown in a gold Member perk box on their listing. Right now that's The Adventures of Captain Marco: use code YCA for 10% off.
How do I get my work listed here?
If you're a YCA member who writes, paints, records or makes things, apply through the Black Market form.
Make something on board?
Books, art, music, gear you sew or carve. Put it in front of the whole YCA fleet.
