Running On Adrenaline Pure

Friday, 14 March, 2025

The open road—a 25-hour drive only interrupted by a few short power naps in parking lots and questionable gas station coffee strong enough to strip paint. At 8:30 AM, with the sun grinning down at us like it knew something we did not, we rolled into the parking lot of Harborage Marina in St. Pete….

V-Berther Or Aft-Dweller?

Friday, 7 March, 2025

Today, we tackle one of life’s most critical boat-related questions: Where do you sleep best on a sailboat? Are you a front-and-center V-berther, a snug aft-dweller, or a wild card who prefers counting stars from the cockpit? First, a quick nod to the salty purists out there—those hardy souls who swear by sleeping amidships, as…

Koko Meets Robin Williams

Sunday, 2 February, 2025

My sister recently sent us a link to a video about the comedic genius Robin Williams meeting Koko. Two legends from different worlds joining forces. And no, not our sailboat Koko—I am talking about the real-deal gorilla Koko! Watching the video, we instantly knew we had nailed it with our boat’s name. Robin had Koko…

My New Favorite Mugs

Friday, 24 January, 2025

These are probably my new favorite mugs – love ’em! You need to login in order to like this post – click here

Why Naming Her Koko?

Monday, 2 December, 2024

Naming a boat is no small task, especially when you consider the practicalities of communication over VHF with bridges, other boats, and the coast guard. We wanted a name that is short, easy to understand, and simple to pronounce and spell. But beyond practicality, we wanted a name that holds personal significance for us. After…