living aboard
a new page
June 30, 2017 Your heart skips a beat. The shock grips you physically. You gasp. “This isn’t possible! There’s a new post!” Did I get that right? Was that your reaction? Even if it wasn’t, the fact that you’ve read to this point means that I at least got your attention, which is something that … Continue reading
a self portrait
February 13, 2016 Justine has decided it is time to let her voice be heard. She has painted a picture of herself with words. Check out Justine’s most recent blog post by clicking here. return to home page
huahine to tahiti ~ bad news received
August 28 – September 5, 2014 The morning had started out as a beautiful morning. We finally had a good wind for our departure from Huahine. Our s/v Liward friends were also taking advantage of the wind for their … Continue reading
new zealand ~ a few of our favorite things
April 2014 Feijoa fruit: Loved by us all, we’d purchase these fruits by the bag full at the Whangarei Grower’s Market. Sultana Bran: The New Zealand version of Raisin Bran Manuka Honey: Known for it’s health benefits and really yummy! Marlborough Wines: While we never got to visit this South Island vineyard, I definitely enjoy … Continue reading
tonga ~ odd & end photos
October 1 – November 1, 2013 It’s time to wrap up our visit to the Vava’u Group of Tonga. There are so many more stories and experiences to write about, but it’s time to move on. Therefore, here are some odd-and-end photos taken in Vava’u. return to home page
toau to tahiti
July 15 – 17, 2013 A weather window for our passage from the Tuamotus to theSociety Islands was a difficult one to pick. The winds were either going to be too strong or not enough, and there would be squalls. If we missed our opportunity to depart from Toau, then we would easily have to … Continue reading
ua pou ~ a kid favorite
June 13 – 20, 2013 After an invigorating 26-mile sail from Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou (which only took about three and a half hours), we were surprised by the tiny anchorage tucked in behind a breakwater wall. There were already plenty of boats in the anchorage. As we rapidly approached, we were still dragging … Continue reading
big swell brings clean hulls
May 15, 2013 As excited as we were, our first steps onto the beautiful island of Fatu Hiva were going to be a difficult task and would have to wait. A large swell was beginning to roll into the anchorage, creating a large breaking wave at the shore. While the dinghy dock was behind a … Continue reading
old town portobello
February 24 – 26, 2013 Sailing into the bay of Portobello, we could just see the history that surrounds it. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502, the town of Portobello is home to Fort San Fernando, Fort Triana, and Fort San Jeronimo, all of which can be seen from the water. Once established, Portobello became … Continue reading
