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…
The First Attempt: Hope Meets Heartbreak We thought we were ready. Our boat was in great shape, we were fully provisioned, and favorable winds promised a push to the equator and into the trade winds that would carry us 3,000 miles to French Polynesia. Everything seemed aligned. We even reunited with our boat buddies on…
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…
.The puffer fish is one of the most unique creatures in the ocean! It has a special ability that makes it stand out from all the other fish—when it feels threatened, it can puff up into a round, spiky ball! This clever trick helps keep predators away, because a big, spiky fish is much harder…
Ahoy young sailors! We are diving deep to spotlight the octopus – a sneaky, squishy sea creature who is full of surprises. I bet you already know that an octopus has eight arms, but did you know the octopus can change colors to blend into the ocean like a superhero? Whether it’s hiding from a…