Two years ago today, we shoved ourselves away from the marina in Florida with more anxiety than sailing experience but with more determination than doubt. We had no expectations, didn’t even know if sailing would be for us but we took a deep breath and untied the lines. Our destination and first stop was known […]
It’s been quite some time now since we left Colombia for Panama. We’ve been in Panama for almost 3 months now, but the feelings of leaving behind Colombia are just as strong. On our 3 day passage from Cartagena to Linton Bay, Panama, I typed my thoughts into my phone while on night watch. Here’s
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We did it! We tackled one of our toughest passages yet! Or was it? We’ve heard horror stories about the treacherous stretch of sea between Curacao and Colombia. From boats being dismasted to rogue waves, this is not a passage to take lightly. The sail itself is fairly short, roughly 370 miles from Curacao to
Some of you may be wondering how we’ve managed to continue traveling amidst a worldwide pandemic. I will start by saying it requires a lot of research. I typically begin my research on the government websites, but quickly find the websites aren’t updated with the most recent information. One thing I think is important to
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We woke up Monday and checked the weather like we do every morning out here. This time however, we saw a storm forming on the radar that we didn’t like the looks of and it appeared to be making tracks toward Puerto Rico. After a brief conversation we decided it best to sail away vs.
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Finally. We are back to sailing. Back to living. As we lounge in the cockpit anchored in the bay outside Boqueron, Puerto Rico, it’s hard not to reflect on the last 3 months. In April we left One Life for the first time since we left Florida in January of 2020. Leaving her sitting in
Saint Eustatius. Chances are, unless you are a scuba diver or an archaeologist, this is a place you have never even heard of. But you should know of it, you really should. Especially if you are an American. Saint Eustatius, locally referred to as Statia, is a small island nestled in the northeast corner of
Over a month ago, we dropped our anchor in the bay of St. Eustatius aka ‘Statia’. Little did I know at the time, I’d be celebrating my birthday here a month later. My day kicked off with the most wonderful breakfast, hosted by our friends on Sailing Saoirse, Beau and Brandy along with Ciara and
Exactly one year ago, we untied the lines and left everything we knew behind. Quitting our jobs, selling our cars, and moving out of our house was terrifying. But, we were determined not to allow fear to control us and prevent us from chasing our dream. We had visions of what this adventure would be,