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HaveWind in Pensacola Print!
So, this was fun. I was recently featured in a local magazine here in Pensacola, Bella Magazine, in their July, 2020 “Water Issue.” The goal of this issue was to share how time on the water helps many of us unwind, … Continue reading
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Why Do You THINK We Need a Tow?
I have to say, calamities—like the one our attempted voyage to the BVIs turned out to be—can sure give you a sense of humor. I am 100% convinced that one of the best qualities you can hope for in an … Continue reading
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Three Battered Memories From Our Time BECALMED
This will probably come as no surprise to you all: Phillip and I turned back. After our fresh water pump failed, forcing upon us an irreversibly waning battery bank, we decided to turn back to Spanish Wells in the Bahamas rather … Continue reading
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Would You Continue an Ocean Voyage Without an Engine?
It’s funny, seeing it now—in black and white in hindsight—I’ll admit the answer seems so clear and easy, but it sure wasn’t then. I guess when it’s you out there, only two days into what was supposed to be an … Continue reading
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Tagged engine trouble, lessons learned, offshore, spanish wells
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Should You Carry This Spare Engine Part?
I know, it’s a loaded question. And, I’m asking over 100 boaters, so I’m likely to get 200+ opinions, right? While we all carry plenty of fuel filters, zincs, gaskets, and the like, do you carry any spare parts that … Continue reading
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Composting Head Article in SAIL Magazine
“K.I.S.S. Keep it simple, Sailor,” Author Annie says in this article in the June/July 2020 issue of SAIL Magazine. Because that’s exactly what our swap to a composting head has done for Phillip and me—made life aboard our boat so … Continue reading
Planning Our I65 Route (Over the Thorny Path) With Help from WRI
“Never again.” “It was brutal.” “Worst day-sails I’ve ever been on.” “It took us three months just to get from the Bahamas to St. Maarten.” These are just a few of the not-so-encouraging things we heard from cruises who had … Continue reading
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Take a Virtual Trip With Us! To Our Favorite Island in the Bahamas: Spanish Wells!
Since we are all pinned down at home unable to travel, I thought you might enjoy a virtual tour of what has now become mine and Phillip’s favorite island in the Bahamas: Spanish Wells! While this island definitely impressed us the … Continue reading
Follow Captain Yannick’s Journey on YouTube
Ahoy followers! We’ve got some exciting news! Captain Yannick, whom we crossed the Atlantic Ocean with in 2016 on his 46’ Soubise Freydis s/v Andanza, just launched his own YouTube channel, sharing he and his family’s adventures aboard Andanza. I … Continue reading
Our Corona Crusade: Sailing Home While the World Locked Down In Our Wake!
It never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to take the privileges and good fortune we have for granted. While the fact that travel, dining out, attending concerts, plays, or other fun events, even meeting up with friends, old … Continue reading