living aboard
the abacos ~ lynyard cay
November 29 – 30, 2012 Pleasant surprises were found at Lynyard Cay. We had barely risen from our bunks, and Colin’s level of excitement was to be matched by only that of Christmas. He was quite eager to return to the water, and very quickly reminded me that I had promised a morning swim before … Continue reading
life’s a breeze!
November 24 – 27, 2012 Over the next few days, the wind and waves continued to diminish. The days were sunny and beautiful as we continued to sail south. By our third day at sea, we comfortably fell into our offshore routine. The first two days had been so exhausting with minimal sleep, so after … Continue reading
family & friends
November 4 – 23, 2012 These past couple of weeks have continued to be a whirlwind of activity. Boat projects have been interspersed with special visits from family and friends. We wish there were more time to see everyone who is dear to us. Unfortunately, time is running out, and with the weather turning colder, … Continue reading
cold & rainy . . . need warmth
November 6, 2012 The thermometer inside the boat read 45 degrees F as I forced myself to get out from under the covers. The cold air cut through every layer of clothing on my body. It was time to get the stove cranking. Coffee was first on the list. However, I was out of ground … Continue reading
return to jarrett bay
October 23, 2012 In preparation for our haul out at Jarrett Bay, Wil spent a full day running around town, collecting parts for the upcoming work. I spent my day with schooling the kids. Actually, Justine has become quite independent with her studies, so it’s rare when she needs me now. However, Colin still needs … Continue reading
tip of the month ~ water conservation
October 10-19, 2012 Life on a Boat: Tips on Conserving Water ~ by Justine “When you do the dishes don’t forget to use the saltwater pump!” Ever heard your mother say that? Unless you live on a sailboat you probably haven’t. Because of the limited amount of water on my family’s boat, using saltwater to … Continue reading
work & play
October 17 – 23, 2012 We kicked off our first week back in Beaufort with celebration of our 2oth wedding anniversary. Right before our dinner date for the evening, Wil did what every good, surf-loving husband does. He took the opportunity to go catch some waves that were coming in from Hurricane Rafael. I was … Continue reading
home at cape lookout
October 14 – 16, 2012 Waking up in Cape Lookout gave us a coming home type feel. The land that surrounded us was nothing but low sand dunes, and the air was warm and humid. There was almost a tropical feeling which gave us a glimpse of future cruising days to come. After being so … Continue reading
final days in annapolis
October 8 – 10, 2012 The temperature had drastically plummeted. In the early morning, I was bundled up, sitting at the salon table, writing my blog post, and drinking my coffee. I suddenly noticed that I could see my breath inside the boat. It was 44 degrees F outside. It was Wil’s last day of … Continue reading
making the news . . . again!
October 6, 2012 My eyes couldn’t believe what I was reading . . .“Congratulations; Front page news of the local newspaper!” “No way! Really?” I’d spoken aloud to no one in particular. I was reading an email from the refrigerator person we had been in contact with at the Annapolis Boat Show, and he had … Continue reading
