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Read more about the article Chapter 161:  Week 2 of a weather pause, sobering South Pacific sailing incidents, and flooding in Texas…

Chapter 161: Week 2 of a weather pause, sobering South Pacific sailing incidents, and flooding in Texas…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:July 6, 2025
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We are now into week two of our lovely visit to Maupihaʻa. This stunning atoll has been a great spot for natural beauty as well as protection from some nasty…

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Read more about the article Chapter 159: Waiting on the Weather …

Chapter 159: Waiting on the Weather …

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:June 22, 2025
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We arrived in Bora Bora on Father’s Day after a nice overnight sail from Tahiti.  The pass into Bora Bora was calm and we easily navigated to the mooring field…

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Read more about the article Chapter 157:  Still waiting, the plank of doom, and mooring mishaps…

Chapter 157: Still waiting, the plank of doom, and mooring mishaps…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:June 8, 2025
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Ia ora na from Tahiti where we are still waiting for the arrival of our new mainsail. I know,  I know - there are worse places to be waiting 😂 but…

Continue ReadingChapter 157: Still waiting, the plank of doom, and mooring mishaps…
Read more about the article Chapter 155:  Swimming with Ruta!
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Chapter 155: Swimming with Ruta!

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:May 18, 2025
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We arrived in Tikehau on Mother’s Day and were excited to be visiting a less traveled atoll.  We had read that this atoll was known for the opportunity to snorkel…

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Read more about the article Chapter 153: Paradise in Polynesia

Chapter 153: Paradise in Polynesia

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:May 4, 2025
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Cruising in the Tuamotu islands has been magical.  While the sailing in and out of passes is nerve wracking, each and every island has been worth the worry. We now…

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Read more about the article Chapter 151:  Sailing into danger…

Chapter 151: Sailing into danger…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:April 13, 2025
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We enjoyed our visit to Nuka Hiva and the Marquesas but on Saturday it was time to move on.  Bob went ashore in the morning to visit the market for…

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Read more about the article Chapter 148:  Are we there yet?!? – Part 2

Chapter 148: Are we there yet?!? – Part 2

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:March 23, 2025
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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…

Continue ReadingChapter 148: Are we there yet?!? – Part 2
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We snorkeled a couple of shipwrecks at Minerva tod We snorkeled a couple of shipwrecks at Minerva today. It was so great to be back in the water again💙
Very rolly and misty in Minerva today but glad to Very rolly and misty in Minerva today but glad to be past the 50+ knots of wind from two nights ago! Finally got off the boat last night to meet some new friends and hoping to further explore today when the rain stops! Plus boat projects of course! #sailinglife
Glad to be safely inside the reef as the low moves Glad to be safely inside the reef as the low moves through. It’s blowing around 25 knots and you can see the waves breaking over the edge of the reef. The last pic is an overhead view of the reef courtesy of Rmarine. What an amazing natural wonder Minerva is! 💙💙💙
4 years ago we saw Meraviglia for the first time i 4 years ago we saw Meraviglia for the first time in Florida. Who knew we would buy her and become full time sailors?!? Hard to believe how many miles we’ve traveled since then, literally and figuratively! @rpstephens11 @kimdstephens1
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