So here’s the deal: apparently “sailing” doesn’t count as exercise. At least not according to my primary care physician, who every time I proudly announce that my fitness routine consists of hoisting sails and dodging boom swings, grins like he’s just heard the punchline of a dad joke. “Markus,” he says, “I know your kind…
Category: Season(s)
Labor Cruise – Day 1
Monday, 1 September, 2025After watching the Labor Day weekend madness unfold from the safety of our slip, we figured Labor Day Monday would be the great exhale. The crowds would thin, the anchorages would clear, and the bay would return to its usual laid-back self. So we ditched the dock life and cast off late morning. No plan,…
Upper-Up Cruise – Day 5
Thursday, 7 August, 2025Today was one of those “we should probably head back” kind of days. Appointments tomorrow, real life calling, and the marina whispering sweet promises of pump-outs and diesel top-offs. But hey, just because we had to go home didn’t mean we couldn’t squeeze in some proper sailing first. Forecast said a stiff breeze in the…
Sorta Sailing Again
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025We finally peeled away from the dock again this afternoon, two months after arriving in Rock Hall. It felt like forever. Rolling in from home and reaching the marina by early afternoon didn’t leave us with much time; just a few hours to get out and sail before the day slipped away. There was almost…
Solomons To Rock Hall
Friday, 16 May, 2025Could this be it? The last day of our epic adventure? The day we would sail Koko into her new home in Rock Hall? After yesterday’s massive push, the long hours, and the crazy decision that got us here, we had set ourselves up for one last shot. And there was no way we were…
Portsmouth To Solomons
Thursday, 15 May, 2025The kind of day that reminds us why we do this. The longest stretch we’ve ever sailed in one go—time-wise, distance-wise, and sheer adrenaline-wise. All because of one wild, spontaneous decision made while underway. But let’s rewind a little. We were staring down the final leg of our journey, Chesapeake Bay ahead, destination Rock Hall….
Beaufort To Pungo River
Saturday, 10 May, 2025We knew this stretch of the journey would be special. The Outer Banks, with its wild beauty and deep-rooted family memories, had always been a place of adventure and nostalgia for us. But this time, instead of lazy beach days and ice cream runs, we were facing a challenge: three major crossings—The Neuse River, The…
St. Helena Island To Charleston
Tuesday, 29 April, 2025The anchor held steady through the night as if gripping the seabed like its life depended on it. The winds, once lively, softened after midnight, leaving the morning eerily quiet. Little did we know that the silence held a surprise. We had planned an early start, eager to take on the day’s challenges. But as…
Hilton Head To St. Helena Island
Monday, 28 April, 2025What a day aboard our little floating home! It all began with us being ready for the very first lock opening at 8am. We hailed the marina office on the VHF, and within minutes, they were ready for us to lock out. Timing couldn’t have been better—fortune smiled on us as the water levels outside…
Ossabaw Island To Hilton Head
Saturday, 26 April, 2025Ahh, what a glorious night at anchor! The river’s current may have been swift, but our trusty anchor held firm, keeping us steady and secure. Not a single crab pot snagged our swinging keel—proof that we had chosen our spot wisely. This anchorage wasn’t just a scenic masterpiece of remote beauty; it was also a…