There is something magical about arriving at a Tuamotu atoll. For years I had stared at photographs and read stories about these tiny rings of land scattered across the South Pacific. They seemed almost mythical remote, untouched, and impossibly beautiful. Now, after visiting Raroia, Makemo, Fakarava, Toau, and Rangiroa, with Tikehau next on our itinerary…
Cousins, Coconuts, and a Change of Plans We recently took a much-needed vacation to Tahiti to meet up with Dan’s cousin, Dale, and his wife, Cindy, who had traveled all the way from Washington State to see us. Originally, they were going to come sail with us, but with Equus currently without an engine, we…
Life, Loss, and Lessons After an eventful Pacific Ocean crossing, Dan and I finally arrived in the Marquesas Islands, a place sailors dream about for years. Remote, dramatic, and unapologetically wild, the Marquesas sit nearly 900 miles northeast of Tahiti, rising steeply from the Pacific like something carved by myth rather than geology. These islands…
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…