Gen X foodies learning to sail
This trip was born from a sudden change in plans three weeks before departure: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a massive Moorings 5000 catamaran. A whirlwind scramble to find crew commenced, and within a week, against the odds, we assembled a five-person team ready to embrace the unknown. What follows is Part 2 …
Continue reading "A Grenada Sailing Adventure – Part 2: Island Rhythms & Safety Drills"
This trip was born from a sudden change in plans three weeks before departure: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a massive Moorings 5000 catamaran. A whirlwind scramble to find crew commenced. Within a week, against the odds, we assembled a five-person team ready to embrace the unknown. My sister Maria and her friends, …
Continue reading "A Grenada Sailing Adventure – Part 1: Finding Our Sea Legs"
Our journey toward becoming sailors started five years ago, fueled by a dream to retire onto a sailboat. But nothing could have prepared me for the sheer wonder of our Grenada expedition. The trip was born from a whirlwind two-week scramble after a sudden change in plans: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a …
Continue reading "Spindrifters: A Grenada Sailing Adventure"
Photo cred: ChatGPT Wishing you a good passage in 2026. Happy new year!
Photo cred: Gemini Nano Banana Happy holidays from Kent and Becca! Wishing you peace, love, and joy this season and throughout the new year.
Our plan looked tidy on paper. We picked a boat. We selected a destination. We sketched an itinerary. And, we imagined a Grenada trip like this would answer some big questions about how we are able to handle the cruising lifestyle. Well. The universe had other ideas. A week ago, the charter company called to …
Continue reading "An Unbelievable Course Correction: New Boat, New Crew"
It’s time for the next step in our journey, and we’re glad to have you along! After a successful BVI trip, and an amazing Lake Michigan season, we’re ready for our next challenge. We’re cruising the Grenadines in January! While we’ve loved having company on our trips, this one will be just for us: we’re …
Retirement is still a long way off but it’s been creeping into more of our conversations lately. We both want our Captain's license in hand by the time we cast off for longer voyages, and I’ve started to realize that navigation—specifically, the chart-and-compass kind—has me spooked. The math, the precision, the possibility of being “off …
Photo cred: Gemini Nano Banana As we sail into the holiday season, we’re choosing a slower tack. We're savoring the small moments and the people we love. Happy thanksgiving to you and yours.
Casting Off I feel so good about this sailing season, really proud. We’ve learned so much, grown more confident, and weathered the things that Lake Michigan threw at us, from choppy waves to the occasional small craft advisory. After a season so rewarding, I really wanted calm water and good weather for our final outing, …
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