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!
From a violent windstorm in Rangiroa that broke the bottom of our rudder to swimming with manta rays in Tikehau, sharing boat life with our daughter and grandsons, and finally limping into Raiatea with a hose clamp holding our rudder together, the past few weeks have been an unforgettable adventure. Now, as Equus sits high and dry awaiting repairs, Bora Bora is visible in the distance, reminding us exactly why we persevere and why we sail.
Hi Sailmates Kids! As we get ready to sail around the GalĂĄpagos Islands on our journey across the Pacific Ocean, weâre super excited to meet one of the coolest creatures in the worldâthe marine iguana! đŚđ´ This amazing animal is the only lizard on Earth that swims and feeds in the ocean. Thatâs rightâwhile most…
The Never-Ending Struggle for Boat Parts The last few days have been eventful here in Panama! We are facing dilemmas regarding boat parts as the nightmare of getting work done in foreign countries continues. We have parts that have been shipped and lost in transit, parts delayed due to a week of partying during the…
An Epic Homecoming and New Horizons: Sailing, Family, and Writing The holidays always hold a special kind of magic, but this year, our journey added an epic twist to the season. After safely tucking our boat into Vista Mar Marina following our unforgettable Panama Canal transit, we traded life afloat for the skies, flying back…
Seven years. Itâs hard to believe that much time has passed since we cast off our dock lines and began this monumental, life-changing circumnavigation. Reflecting on these years, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support of our friends, family, and followers. Your encouragement through the highs and lows of this journey has been…
Leaving familiar horizons to sail into new oceans is to embrace the thrill of discoveryâwhere forgotten islands whisper stories of a world untouched by time.” BIG Changes Coming for Equus For the past seven years, weâve been navigating the familiar waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, a sailing playground stretching between the USA and…
Bonaire After our long delay in Cape Verde waiting for our new autopilot, we finally got our weather window to make the 1,800-mile voyage across the Atlantic. We made landfall in Barbados and reacquainted ourselves with the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, the steady breezes, and the spectacular sunsets. We had previously sailed the…
                     “In the vastness of the sea, we find our strength not just in calm waters, but in the storms that test our resolve.” Alison Gieschen It has been a while since my last…