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It’s official. We’re sailors now.

There’s a saying that goes something like this: There are 3 types of sailors: Those who have run aground, those who will run aground, and … Read More ›

Posted on August 10, 2012July 19, 2019
cruising, sailboat

Engine rant (not to be confused with the coupling saga)

The culprit of our air leak, we think Cruising is fixing your boat in exotic (or non-exotic, in our case) ports. I knew this going … Read More ›

Posted on August 8, 2012July 19, 2019
cruising

The Bridges of New York

Throgs Neck Whitestone Hell Gate (railroad) Triboro Queensboro Williamsburg Manhattan Brooklyn George Washington Tappan Zee Ten bridges. One day. Magical.

Posted on August 6, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

{this moment} Rush hour in New York City

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a recent moment I want to pause, savor and remember – inspired by Soulemama.

Posted on August 3, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

Long Island

Once in a while, the little man will sit by himself and hold hands with his sister in the dinghy. We ventured out to a … Read More ›

Posted on August 1, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising, family life, sailboat

One Month Cruising Anniversary

We’ve officially past the 1 month mark (almost a week ago – it’s taken me this long to write). Yippee! It’s been a roller coaster … Read More ›

Posted on July 28, 2012July 12, 2020
cruising

Newport to New Haven in three acts (Or the dinghy is not a sea anchor)

Act I From Newport we motored to Point Judith for a couple hours to test out our engine. We stayed overnight and headed out the … Read More ›

Posted on July 27, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

Newport

We left Cuttyhunk early in the morning after a quick breakfast. Lauren took the helm for the first shift before Otto (the autopilot) took over. … Read More ›

Posted on July 21, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

{this moment} sunset glow

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a recent moment I want to pause, savor and remember – inspired by Soulemama.

Posted on July 20, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising

Cuttyhunk

We were lucky to have our dear friend Lauren join us for the short hop from Onset to Cuttyhunk. The trip started mid-morning, and we … Read More ›

Posted on July 16, 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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