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Read more about the article Chapter 64:  The One Where the ICW Kicks Our Asses

Chapter 64: The One Where the ICW Kicks Our Asses

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 14, 2023
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"The Intracoastal Waterway covers around 5,000 km of canal length and extends from Florida to Boston, Massachusetts! This is an incredible, incomparable experience for everyone!" Well. That's one way to…

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Read more about the article Chapter 63:  We Mean It This Time.  We Think

Chapter 63: We Mean It This Time. We Think

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 10, 2023
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Okay. Leaving. Again. Heading south. Again. Is this it? Who knows? If there's one thing we've learned in the last 6 months, it's that making predictions is a fool's errand.…

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Read more about the article Chapter 62:  Whiplash

Chapter 62: Whiplash

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 7, 2023
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By this point in the saga, I think we can safely say that our cruising adventure is NOT going to be like what you see on the YouTube sailing channels.…

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Read more about the article Chapter 59:  Is It Done?  No.  Are We Leaving?  Yes!

Chapter 59: Is It Done? No. Are We Leaving? Yes!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
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This is the bell housing. You can see the corrosion and the water level inside. Yep, we're outta here! The last week has been a flurry of preparation as we…

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Read more about the article Chapter 57:  I’m Thankful I Didn’t Kill Myself

Chapter 57: I’m Thankful I Didn’t Kill Myself

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  • Post published:November 23, 2023
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Sometimes writing these posts is difficult. Other times, they write themselves. This is one of those. Yesterday was a day when electricity and I were not friends. First, I had…

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Read more about the article Chapter 55:  We’re Seaworthy!
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Chapter 55: We’re Seaworthy!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:November 16, 2023
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Yep, we are. Almost 5 months after arriving here, Meraviglia is safe to go to sea. That doesn't mean there isn't work left to do-there is. But the remaining work…

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Read more about the article Chapter 54:  T Minus 19 Days…

Chapter 54: T Minus 19 Days…

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  • Post published:November 12, 2023
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Yep, 19 days. Nineteen days until we shove off (weather permitting, of course). That's feeling pretty, well, REAL. As in, "we've got a REAL long list to get accomplished". But…

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Sunday funday exploring Sigatoka Sand Dunes Nation Sunday funday exploring Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park with @anderssonsailing  Forest, dunes, beach, and fruit bats 🦇! Plus lunch @indigo_fiji for the win!
And this is what 53 knots of wind does to your anc And this is what 53 knots of wind does to your anchor snubber 🙄 Time for Bob to splice again!  #sailingadventures⛵️
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
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