Welcome!

We’re Bob and Kim Stephens on board Meraviglia, our 1985 Stevens 47. We’re glad you found us! In 2022, we decided to take off and experience life on the water. We hope to meet fantastic people, experience new cultures and places, and challenge ourselves through the wonderment of ocean sailing.

  • Chapter 149: We Made It!!!
    After 4200 nautical miles and 33 days, we have arrived at Hiva Oa in French Polynesia. Kim and I are still processing everything (and recovering), but I have a few thoughts right up front: first, it was long. That’s obvious,… Continue Reading →
  • Chapter 148: Are we there yet?!? – Part 2
    Sunday, March 23, 2025 is Day 31 at sea for Meraviglia. That is 744 hours or 2678400 seconds. Wow.  When we set off we thought it would take around 30 days but hoped for less, more like 25 or 26… Continue Reading →

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