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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You would think after the odyssey of unloading a minivan crammed tighter than a sardine can, we would get to kick back and soak in the glory of our efforts. Nope. The universe had other plans—because we still had to tackle the dinghy situation. Step one: extracting the dinghy from the minivan. This was less…

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The plan for the day looked simple enough: a tidy list of boat chores waiting for us, always growing. But anyone who spends time on the water knows how quickly the weather can nudge you off whatever path you thought you were on. The morning sky wasn’t in the mood to commit. The sun popped…

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