Unpacking pots, pans, dishes and most importantly, the pressure cooker.

Tale of Two Boats - 3 times a charm What does a simple sail on a friend’s boat, the steps of City Hall and a cartoon strip have in common? This is a story of turbocharged serendipity and a sailing couple who’s plans to ease into empty nest suddenly went awry.

Our visual map of our passage from Maine USA to Whangarei New Zealand

Sailing passage to Cartagena Columbia from Curacao past Barranquilla River - 3 day journey - captains' log

How we deal with biting insects, especially mosquitos, in the southern Caribbean while living aboard our sailing catamaran, ZEN.

Liveaboard sailing kids age 9 and 11 become PADI certified in Bonaire

Spending Halloween in beautiful clear waters in Bonaire. How a family enjoys the holiday with a 9-year old and 11-year old living aboard a performance sailing catamaran.

2 locals (and their dog) embrace our sailing family to share the beauty, food, and true hospitality of Venezuelan people. Unforgettable experience!