Sabado, Spanish for “Saturday,” is a 2017 Lagoon 42 owner’s version. Aboard Sabado, every day is Saturday!
Ray is from Portland, Oregon, and has worn many hats over the years, including commercial fisherman, engineer, yacht delivery captain, consultant, photographer, and bar and restaurant owner. In 2018, he decided it was time for a change of pace and scenery, purchased Sabado, and has been sailing full time ever since.
You'll usually find Ray researching the latest marine technology, designing new onboard monitoring systems, or lending a hand to fellow cruisers with repairs and troubleshooting.
Holly is from San Diego, California, where she worked as a microbiologist specializing in infectious disease research while also running a nonprofit organization supporting women in science. In 2019, she quit her job, sold nearly everything she owned, and booked a one-way flight to Vietnam, planning to bartend on a beach for the foreseeable future.
Then the world changed. COVID border closures forced Holly to rethink her plans. Fortunately, Ray and Sabado were in the United States and looking for an extra hand. She moved aboard, discovered a passion for sailing, earned her Captain's License, and has never looked back.
You'll usually find Holly snorkeling, planning the next provisioning run, or testing a new recipe in the galley.
Holly and Ray got married in the British Virgin Islands in May 2023. Together, they are hoping to sail around the world!