“Victory 21’s you are now in sequence” Chris and I short-tacked back and forth along the start line, attempting to...
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Christopher’s Geronimo
The 8-Day Transformation of our Victory 21’ Sailboat My heart pounded as adrenaline rushed through my veins, the wind...
The Summer SAILstice
Sometimes you watch the show, and sometimes you are the show. I can’t tell you how many times Chris and I have been sitting comfortably in an anchorage watching newcomers attempt to set their hook only to reset again, and again….
24 Hours in Alberts Anchorage
Flecks of dust danced in the sunlight that cascaded through our stateroom's portlight as I swiped an old sock, damp...
One Ice Maker Short of a “Mega Yacht” – Testing the HAVA Mini Dishwasher
Living on a sailboat has been a wonderful experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything, however, there are times...
Building the “COOLEST” Refrigerator
Since Chris and I moved aboard Avocet three years ago, we noticed that our fresh produce was going bad more quickly...
5 Underrated Sailing Channels
5 Underrated Sailing Channels (In Our Humble Opinion) The constant motion of the rat race can be exhausting; wake up,...
Gold Memories in Fools Anchorage
“Deep breaths and eyes on the horizon,” I said to my aunt Alana who was slowly sinking into the cockpit seat,...
Another Lap Around the Sun
The rumble of our trusty Perkins 4.108 purred under the cabin sole as we finished our pre-sailing checklist. It had...
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