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The definition of adventure—more or less—is a risky endeavor with an uncertain outcome.

Adventures are scary because we don't know what will happen, and they're exciting for exactly the same reason. They are where our greatest challenges lie, as well as the greatest triumphs. Here are some of my own adventures (and mis-adventures!) in writing, sailing, and life.
"I'm just living the dream right now."
"I'm just living the dream right now."
That was all I could reply after my fourth round of feeding the fish off the leeward rail. Read more...
And They're Off!
And They're Off!
48 hours before departure, we were still on our hands and knees, scrubbing, when a double-tragedy occurred and I thought our dream—a lifetime in the making—was dead. Read more...
T-Minus Five. Or Three. Or Eight.
T-Minus Five. Or Three. Or Eight.
Colin and I find ourselves awed every day by the number of people who want to support our send-off with goodbye parties or barbecues or escorts out the gate or... Read more...
Our Plan
Our Plan
Simply put, our plan is to not have a plan. Read more...
Meet Pristine
Meet Pristine
For our non-sailing friends: She is a stout blue water cruiser, designed to cross oceans in comfort and safety. You may now skip to the pretty pictures below. Read more...