It’s not called Living the Dream for nothing! This is where, when and with whom we’ve done it with so far.
First, what did we do the past 4+ months? After packing up Enjoy 4.5 months ago, we traveled to the US, Scotland, England, France and Israel! We visited friends we’ve met sailing (SV English Sally and SV Gladan), family and … Continue reading Big News!
Which are we? I haven’t posted much, because in comparision to many of our peer boats, I see us as Go Slow versus Go Go. We know folks that left 5 years ago, finished a circumnavigation, and sold their boats. … Continue reading Go Go versus Go Slow?
Why one eye? I actually only have one fully working eye right now, as I returned to the US to have my fourth and final cataract surgery. In 2015, I had premium lens implanted (Technis multifocal IOLs) and while the … Continue reading Just call me Pirate Captain Ninja
Heat stroke So, we overdid it. We caught six fish (black skipjack tuna and Pacific bonito) the other day. We kept three that day and were able to return three successfully to their habitats. But, I paid with heat stroke … Continue reading Modified fishing program
Antipoaching @Earthrace and attack dog We spent an evening chatting onboard with Captain Pete Bethune, Josh, and the rest of the crew on @earthrace. A friend made in Las Perlas, Ev (S/V Hanoah) had told us about a boat she … Continue reading Costa Rica: Part II
2 hours to check out of Panama and get booster shots! Golfito, Banana Bay Marina Recently, every port we come to, we are accompanied by pods of dolphins, both spotted and grey. From Panama, our first stop in Costa Rica … Continue reading Costa Rica: Part I
How to redesign the Lagoon helm seat for improved comfort and support as well as the bimini for visability. Continue reading New cushions, new bimini, and a redesigned helm seat
COVID in Panama was the right decision While we did travel throughout 2020 and 2021, we spend the majority of our time in Panama. Staying on our boat in both Bocas del Toro, Kuna Yala (San Blas), Linton Bay, and … Continue reading Goodbye Caribbean; Hello Pacific!!
November 17: Day One Imagine driving your only home, but for the first time, attached to a 47′ monohull, for 80km for two days! And, ensuring both boats stayed in the middle of each of six locks, each dumping loads … Continue reading Our Panama Canal video links
After two years in Panama, we are finally taking SV Enjoy and transiting from the Caribbean side to the Pacific side of Panama via the Panama Canal today and tomorrow. Our good friends, Susan Zimmerman and Bill Tham will be … Continue reading ALERT: TODAY, CANAL CROSSING, BE THERE!
