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cruising, family life

Of horses, elephants and fairy godsisters

Sometimes the universe sprinkles some magic fairy dust our way. We met the crew of sv Tommy Dundee one rainy night at Dismal Swamp. Sara, … Read More ›

Posted on October 29, 2012July 18, 2019
cruising, family life

Oriental, NC: new abilities, new friends, new head

Oriental is such a boat friendly town. There’s the free town dock…that is, if you can get in during this busy season. The anchorage was … Read More ›

Posted on October 27, 2012August 10, 2019
cruising

Ocracoke

We anchored in Silver Lake in Ocracoke and spent two days there. The anchorage experience was not fun, especially the part where we spent a … Read More ›

Posted on October 25, 2012July 31, 2023
cruising

Dolphins on the way to Ocracoke

Early in the morning, Tig pulled up anchor and left Manteo for Ocracoke. The kids and I were crammed in like sardines in the V-berth. … Read More ›

Posted on October 23, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising, family life

Manteo

V Checking out a model of Blackbeard’s ship. I wish there was more to say about sailing, but since we started the ICW, there hasn’t … Read More ›

Posted on October 21, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

Doin’ the Dismal Part 2

I heart the North Carolina Visitors Center with toys for the kids, bikes to borrow and free wi-fi. I loved our first family bike ride, … Read More ›

Posted on October 19, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

Doin’ the Dismal Part 1

Our first lock experience went well. The kids needed a little bit of extra attention. The lockmaster gave a conch shell performance (I hear it’s … Read More ›

Posted on October 17, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising, family life

Portsmouth

After a ridiculous escape out of Deltaville–more on that another day–we anchored inside the bight at New Point Comfort to stage for a run to … Read More ›

Posted on October 15, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

How long are we cruising?

We get asked that question a lot. Quick answer: We don’t know. Long answer: It drives my love batty, but I always say that I … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

A stick in the mud

Lest you think that cruising is all sunsets and raft-up parties, I have to address the boring, the messy, and the frustrating parts of cruising. … Read More ›

Posted on October 10, 2012July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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