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Building a Bowsprit

Building a Bowsprit

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...

What’s in My Backpack? Essential Gear for Travel & Adventure

What’s in My Backpack? Essential Gear for Travel & Adventure

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...

27 Year Old Woman Seeking Friendships Beyond the Sea

27 Year Old Woman Seeking Friendships Beyond the Sea

“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...

The Boat Will Not Tip Over

The Boat Will Not Tip Over

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...

Happy New Year! Plans for 2025 and More…

Happy New Year! Plans for 2025 and More…

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...

Cruising Tools

Cruising Tools

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...

The Annapolis Boat Show 2024

The Annapolis Boat Show 2024

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...

Surprise! Family Reunion

Surprise! Family Reunion

“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...

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