A Stormy Week on Anchor
The wind continued to build on Monday, hitting 40kn+. We could hear the wind whistling through the rigging, and felt the boat vibrate... (read more)…
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Back in Our Element: Life After the Refit
Right on schedule, the wind began to build Saturday night. I was restless, listening to it whistle through the rigging as gusts reached 30+ knots. We're still building trust in our new ground tackle and alarm system... (read more)…
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232 Days Later: Back to Boat Life
If we could go back in time, we would have started this refit with more realistic expectations. While there are plenty of specialty stores and highly skilled tradespeople here, that does not... (read more)…
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The Light at the End of the Tunnel (Refit Update)
The bad news: At the beginning of this refit, we decided to... (read more)…
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Major Milestones: Finished Workshop and a Quieter Rig Ahead
Refit Diaries: 2/03/2026 - 3/01/2026 The construction of our workshop is complete. Circa did an incredible job, and we are absolutely thrilled with the result! It looks nearly identical to the AI rendering we created. We were especially impressed by how... (read more)…
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Offshore Nightmare: Decisions That Saved the Crew
What began as a carefully planned offshore passage with a capable crew and a promising weather window quickly became a crisis at sea... (read more)…
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7 Qualities You Want in a Sailing Partner
The Top 7 things that actually make a great sailing partner, according to 169 sailors who have been there, done that, and probably argued about it while docking... (read more)…
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Powering Up and Making Progress (Refit Update)
Refit Diaries: 1/15/2026- 2/01/2026 It’s been dirty, sweaty, and frustrating as we battle the summer heat and spend hours wedged into tiny spaces working on electrical projects... (read more)…
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When Things Go Terribly Wrong in a Remote Anchorage
They confront a frustrating reality: they have an extensive medical kit, but not the one thing they need. Miranda describes the moment as devastating, surrounded by drugs they can’t use... (read more)…
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