When preparing for our travels I attended several seminars designed to prepare for a different way of living. Two nuggets of wisdom really resonated and stuck: One was, despite the obvious changes, don’t expect your lifestyle to change drastically. If you are an early riser, read a lot, like to cook or eat out, those …
Author: sailorkelly
Already Missing Annapolis
We left Annapolis at 0500 after eleven days, now bound for Hampton, VA. While anchored in Weem's Creek, we met friendly neighbors the first day on Five &Dime, and had convenient access to a little "beach" area where all the cruisers pulled up their dinghies. There were trash barrels, a park bench, and several telephone …
Real Boat Life
You imagine life on a sailboat: morning coffee in the cockpit, reading a book stretched out in the sun, a lazy afternoon, maybe a swim in clear blue water followed by sundowners, dinner of freshly caught fish and an evening of stargazing. But the reality so far is a bit different as we adjust and …
