“I start from the premise that no object created by man is as satisfying to his body and soul as a proper sailing yacht.” ~Arthur Beiser Owning a sail boat has been a dream of mine for quite some time. And, thankfully, I found a partner who was inspired by that dream and made it […]
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The last thing on my mind when we bought our boat was the intimate relationship we’d develop with poop. For those of you who are not familiar with boats (or RVs), every vessel has a holding tank that serves as the endpoint of the septic system. This means that your excrement goes everywhere with you, […]
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Last night was one of those rare nights where I laid in bed staring at the ceiling underside of the cockpit, struggling to fall asleep. Anyone who has spent much time with me knows that I have a knack for falling asleep in strange places and at inappropriate moments. I once fell asleep at concert and during […]
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Tis the season…and we’ve been more than just a little excited about it! We failed at Christmas last year – no decorations, no surprises, nothing. Epic holiday failure. We vowed to do better this year, and we have succeeded! Neither of us has ever owned a house, and since leaving our parents’ homes as teenagers, […]
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Blog entry numero uno! Now, where to begin… Neil and I decided to create this blog with the hope that we might capture the emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of preparing for and setting forth on our sailing adventure to Australia. First and foremost, I hope our writings will capture the essence of our experiences […]
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The adventures of Mia, Jon and Teo on Itchy Foot
Life is too short to say later. And winters suck.
Poop Deck: Because we are the SHIT
Sailing, yachts, adventure and sailing around the world!
Sailing Mirniy Okean
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"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
The crews adventures around the globe
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
No Longer Lubbers
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
Steve & Judy's Great sailing Adventure
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
Recently completed c.17,000 solo and unsupported run from Vancouver to Buenos Aires for CALM, Macmillan and WaterAid
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
Life aboard the good ship Velella velella
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
"The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea." –Isak Denesen
