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Putting the Awe in Awesome
It was my first shift of our first night passage in six months and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was just ahead.
Putting the Awe in Awesome
It was my first shift of our first night passage in six months and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was just ahead.

Embracing the Butterflies
To my knowledge, there’s no official name for the advanced yoga maneuver that involves wedging yourself between the galley and nav station, balancing on one foot and one knee while...
Embracing the Butterflies
To my knowledge, there’s no official name for the advanced yoga maneuver that involves wedging yourself between the galley and nav station, balancing on one foot and one knee while...

We Found Pristine Waters
We were told that Pristine’s original owner named her after the quest for pristine waters. If so, consider her aims achieved. Colin, Pristine, and I had this bay—and many others...
We Found Pristine Waters
We were told that Pristine’s original owner named her after the quest for pristine waters. If so, consider her aims achieved. Colin, Pristine, and I had this bay—and many others...

Killer Whales in Our Bathtub
It’s a unique experience to wake up, step in the shower, and find a razor-toothed predator. Colin and I live a pretty clean life on Pristine, bathing every morning in...
Killer Whales in Our Bathtub
It’s a unique experience to wake up, step in the shower, and find a razor-toothed predator. Colin and I live a pretty clean life on Pristine, bathing every morning in...

“Hard to Port!”
We’d left Isla Isabel far behind and were in 1500 feet of water, safely far from any obstacles. So why was that seagull standing on a rock? The binoculars came...
“Hard to Port!”
We’d left Isla Isabel far behind and were in 1500 feet of water, safely far from any obstacles. So why was that seagull standing on a rock? The binoculars came...

Surf SUP!
After sailing 2500 miles to find warmth and waves, it was time to break out the toys. There’s something about taking the slow boat that improves one’s sense of geography...
Surf SUP!
After sailing 2500 miles to find warmth and waves, it was time to break out the toys. There’s something about taking the slow boat that improves one’s sense of geography...
An invitation for your curiosity
Monthly peeks into one woman's attempts at DIY Destiny.