After three rough nights at sea, we arrived at Minerva Reef at high tide. There was no land in sight, no navigation markers, and only one narrow passage through the reef. Just as we approached, a familiar catamaran emerged from the pass, and a magnificent rainbow appeared above her. We took it as a sign from above that we were going to make it through safely. Sometimes, after nine years at sea, a little reminder of faith is exactly what you need.
With just five days until the launch of Riding the Waves of Reality III: Into the Pacific, Paradise and Peril, we’re juggling book preparations with the challenges of sailing life in Tonga. Our next passage depends on finding the right weather window, conserving our limited fuel, and safely reaching New Zealand. Join us behind the scenes as we navigate the uncertainty, celebrate our newest book, and share how your support on launch day can help our adventures reach more readers!
The Marquesas rise from the Pacific like a dream — rugged, ancient, and alive with spirit. From Hiva Oa’s artistry to Fatu Hiva’s heartfelt traditions, each island revealed lessons in simplicity, resilience, and grace. Here, true wealth is found not in comfort, but in connection.
Perhaps you have read my sailing stories and perhaps even read Riding the Waves of Reality: Tales of Turmoil and Triumph. Las month, I published my latest fiction novel, The Seven – An Odyssey of Seven Horses and Seven Humans. This is the story of seven individuals from around the globe and their encounters with…