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Read more about the article Chapter 123:  I Have Screws Loose

Chapter 123: I Have Screws Loose

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:September 8, 2024
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Now, many of you, I know, realized this long ago. We must be crazy, after all, to do what we've done. But I am referring, not to my mental state,…

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

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…

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • 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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Read more about the article Chapter 30:  “Meraviglia 13”

Chapter 30: “Meraviglia 13”

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:August 13, 2023
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One of my all-time favorite movies is Apollo 13 from 1995.  It is truly a classic.  It details the Apollo 13 moon mission in which the spacecraft suffered an explosion…

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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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