I had no idea the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) held such fantastic sailing! Today’s adventure turned into a beautiful surprise as we rode a steady 12-20 knots of wind on a broad reach, effortlessly letting the genoa do all the work. With the mainsail and staysail resting, we cruised north toward Melbourne, FL, with the wind…

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What’s the rush? With only a short 20nm leg ahead of us, we savored the morning laziness on the mooring ball, relishing the tranquility. No fancy breakfast today, just a bowl of extra-rich cereal—simple, but satisfying. We lingered right up to the last minute of our check-out time, casting off just before 11am. The adventure…

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Today was one of those days that truly embodied the spirit of cruising—not just about the miles traveled, but the sheer adventure and the lessons learned packed into every moment. We only covered around 20 nautical miles, but what an educational and productive day it turned out to be! It started bright and early with…

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What an epic day out on the water! We hoisted the sails in Marathon and pointed the bow toward Key Largo, riding a steady 10-12 knots of breeze right on the beam. With the sails trimmed just right, we surged ahead at 7 knots SOG, slicing through water so clear and blue it felt like…

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The joys of cruising—where even the simplest task, like getting water, turns into a full-blown logistical escapade. You see, on land, you twist a tap, and voilà! Clean and safe water appears as though it’s been lying in wait, eager to serve you. On a boat? Not quite. Water here doesn’t just happen. It’s more…

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“Mom, see, no power!” And yet our fancy solar-powered cockpit lanterns are recharging this morning. This evening will be cozy again. You need to login in order to like this post – click here

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Later in the day, an ominous thunderstorm rolled in like a dramatic villain in a nautical movie. Staying put in the Keys a little longer than originally planned now felt like a very smart decision (nothing says “unwise” like trying to outwit Mother Nature with a sailboat!). The forecast promises more atmospheric excitement tomorrow, but…

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You never realize how much you miss the small comforts until they’re absent—like our beloved inflatable solar lanterns, the unsung heroes of cockpit evenings on our previous boats. These cute lanterns are the only items—so far—we realized we’d forgotten to bring along. Luckily, being in the Keys for several days has its perks, including the…

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Today was one of those magical days I’d been dreaming about since I first began mapping out our adventure back in December—an unforgettable leg that would lead us into the untamed wilderness of Everglades National Park. It wasn’t just the destination that had my heart racing; it was the journey itself. The thought of sailing…

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