Ahoy, Sailmates! We’re getting ready for one of the coolest and silliest sailing traditions in the whole wide ocean—crossing the equator! In just a few days, we’ll officially leave the Northern Hemisphere behind and sail into the Southern Hemisphere for the very first time on this journey. It’s not just a big deal in the…
Ready to Set Sail Last week, we sent pictures of our departure and hopes of beginning our crossing of the Pacific Ocean to the magical islands of Gambier. Our boat friends, John and Shannon on S/V Carisma, who we had planned to cross with, arrived at Vista Mar Marina, where we had been since December…
Yesterday at the Rey grocery store in Panama, I was standing in a long, slow line with a cart overflowing with food. Canned goods, fresh produce, snacks, pasta, and plenty of cheese (my favorite) —you name it, it was probably in that cart. We’re about to set sail on our longest ocean crossing yet: more…
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…
I am thankful every day for my husband, my captain, and the man who makes this dream possible. He faces daunting tasks, setbacks, and seemingly impossible odds, yet he perseveres. Sometimes, frustration sets in, but I always hug him and remind him that the freedom we experience comes at a price—being in countries where getting…
.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…
Wrapping Up in Panama: Final Projects Before the Big Leap Panama has been a whirlwind, but we’re down to our final two major projects before setting sail across the Pacific. First, we’re replacing the standing rigging—a critical upgrade for safety on such a long passage. Second, we’re installing a new solar panel arch and adding…
Click on the link below to try out a fun sea creature matching game. https://www.memozor.com/memory-games/for-kids/marine-animals#google_vignette
The Reality of Boat Repairs in Foreign Countries Sailing around the world is an adventure of a lifetime, but preparing a boat for a Pacific crossing comes with its fair share of challenges—especially when you’re stuck in a foreign country waiting on repairs and parts. We’ve been in Panama since December, dealing with unexpected delays,…