Gen X foodies learning to sail
In this article, we get into the nitty-gritty, the highlights, the challenges, and insights into how we prepared, and how it impacted our experience, our lessons learned. If you are contemplating or preparing for your own trip, this one’s for you!
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"
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 …
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, …
It’s true that docking is just one skill among many in sailing, but it’s practically its own discipline. Sail trim, points of sail, tacking — those are glamorous parts of sailing. But docking is different. It’s gritty and humbling. Docking is where nerves meet nuance. And after my gawd-awful dock-job a couple of weeks ago, …
The forecast for Chicago on Thursday: There would be a small craft advisory in the morning, west winds up to 30 knots - easing later to 20–25 - with 5–7 ft waves. On paper, not ideal conditions for a day-sail. Still, forecasts promised improvement, and we weren’t in a rush. We pushed our departure to …
Our summers used to mean road trips, trout streams, and backyard weekends. Now, every other weekend, we grab our go-basket, hop in the car, and head for Lake Michigan. Sailing has brought a new rhythm to our lives — one that’s part adventure, part ritual, and totally worth the laundry piling up.
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