After an Unplanned Project, of Course. It can never be as easy as splashing the boat and sailing I thought as Chris...
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Sickness, Scorpions and Sailing
Poseidon poisoned me as punishment for being away. The curvature of our cockpit seats cradled me as I curled up in the...
Building a Dodger for our Sailboat
Another DIY Project, Brought to You by the Avocet Crew After all of the projects we have done aboard Avocet, I am...
Italy or Bust
How We Spent Twenty Days Exploring Italy With Our Family “This is the first time we have sat down all week,” said...
The Gentry Eagle
A Tale of Triumph and Sorrow By Marissa Neely Ventura Harbor California is a seaside oasis filled with various...
Resources to Help Ukraine
Hey friends. How are you? We have been dealing with a lot of emotions regarding the current state of the world and...
25 Lessons in 25 Years
Chris and I were both born in February, his birthday falling on the 10th and mine the 14th making me none other than a...
Smugglers, Shipwrecks and Skulls – Oh My!
“Clearly I dressed for the occasion,” I said as I pulled my shirt logo out to show our friends. Vitamin Sea is one of...
DIY Sail Stack Pack
Stack packs have become pretty much an industry standard for new yachts and it seems that every sailmaker now offers them as a product in addition to their sails – so why would you make one? Well, we bet that it’s definitely easier, and cheaper than you think.
Mast Rebuild
Since 2018 Chris and I have worked hard to reinforce the structural integrity of our boat while also adding our own...