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…

“Mom, see, no power!” And yet our fancy solar-powered cockpit lanterns are recharging this morning. This evening will be cozy again.

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…

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…

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…

Take a look at the photo on the left. This is the sight that greets us after a quick nap, following an otherwise sleepless night. The motor yacht we mentioned in the previous post is still holding on, clinging to that single, precarious line wrapped around the channel marker. But now, the current and wind…

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…

Ah, the grand plans we had for today! Boat chores were neatly lined up, waiting for us like patient soldiers ready for inspection. But, as we sailors know all too well, the weather often tempts one to abandon plans and set a new course. The morning greeted us with a sky that could not quite…