So... I’m not perfect. Shocking, I know. I thought I had a solid system for keeping track of blog posts, published articles, and pitches — but this one? It slipped through the cracks. And that’s a shame, because it’s a damn good write-up that could’ve brought a ton of traffic...
Every seasoned traveler has that one bag—the one that’s been slung over their shoulder on countless journeys, filled with both essentials and memories. For me, that backpack was a market find in La Cruz, Mexico. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it carried me through some of the...
The Eagles won. No surprise there—though I’m sure some Swifties were less than thrilled. Truth be told, we didn’t watch the big game, but I kept tabs on the score as we drove south. That morning, we’d said goodbye to Runaground Ranch, parting ways with our friend Peter, who had...
“It’s just different… you know?” A cackle from the wood stove intercepted my conversation. Cleo curled up at my feet as we absorbed the warmth from the flames while chatting with Ruth from SV Rediviva over the phone. It had been seven months since we last saw Avocet, which...
And Here is Why By: Marissa Neely “The boat will not tip over, the boat will not tip over, the boat will not tip over even if you try” The silly and whimsical song by Emily of S/V Temptress played on repeat in my head as my mantra while our boat, Avocet, bashed north in the Sea...
Stick around until the end for an important announcement... Winter '24 Ahoy readers! As 2024 comes to a close, I am feeling extra nostalgic lately as we reflect on our year and make plans for the next. We kicked off 2024 in Puerto Peñasco finishing up boat projects before...
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with gifts perfect for the salty sailors and minimalists in your life? After nearly six years aboard Avocet, we've learned that the most cherished gifts are often those that make life easier, spark...
Inside Chris's Tool Bag Hello, readers! Chris here. It’s a rare occasion for me to write (rest assured, Marissa did edit this), but she urged me to sit down and share some of my favorite tools we have aboard Avocet. I’ve taken the liberty of sorting them for you: I have a lot...
It can’t be this tough…I thought as I fiddled with the tray. Well, what would be a tray if I could figure out how to get it out of the arm rest. It was my first time in first class, and it was showing. We had spent the past week pregaming for this trip with our friends from SV...
“Marissa, please” Chris pleaded from the “arrivals” sidewalk. He had just flown home from a shoot where he filmed a TV show with Richard Branson in New York City. Despite his week-long absence, I was less than eager to leave our car unattended at the airport to help him schlep...
