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Read more about the article Chapter 143:  Still Waiting…

Chapter 143: Still Waiting…

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:February 16, 2025
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There is no such thing as a boat project that doesn't involve getting EVERYTHING out. Yep. This will be a short post. Because...we're still waiting for wind. It's been 13…

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Read more about the article Chapter 141:  We’re Vloggers Now

Chapter 141: We’re Vloggers Now

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  • Post published:February 2, 2025
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And we're off! Well, tomorrow that is. That is our plan. We leave early tomorrow morning to cross the Pacific Ocean. That doesn't sound scary at all! We had thought…

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Read more about the article Chapter 140:  The One With Weather

Chapter 140: The One With Weather

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:January 26, 2025
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A question came up from one of our readers: How do you know when the weather is good for you to leave when the trip is a month? Great question!!…

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Read more about the article Chapter 138:  The One Where We Become Preppers

Chapter 138: The One Where We Become Preppers

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  • Post published:January 12, 2025
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That's right. We're preppers. Though not, admittedly, in the traditional sense. No underground bunkers. No heavy weapons. No zombie killing weaponry. Though we are going heavy on solar power and…

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Read more about the article Chapter 137:  That’s a Wrap!

Chapter 137: That’s a Wrap!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 15, 2024
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Where we started-lowering the new engine into the boat And so 2024, our first year of cruising, comes to a close. It's true we moved aboard in 2023, but 2023…

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Read more about the article Chapter 136:  The One Where We Discover the Pacific Ocean

Chapter 136: The One Where We Discover the Pacific Ocean

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 8, 2024
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WE MADE IT!!!!! It was a 14-hour journey with its fair share of twists and turns, but we have successfully transited the Panama Canal and are now officially in the…

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Read more about the article CANAL CHANGE

CANAL CHANGE

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:December 5, 2024
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We were just notified that there is a change to the plan. We will now be beginning our canal transit at 4 AM instead of 4 PM and it will…

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