Puerto Vallarta a Boomerang
From heartbreak to rebirth, from storm-ridden coastlines to quiet anchorages, this is the story of how a mother, a sailor, and a woman rebuilt herself at sea. Alone, then in love, then alone again—until she found something far better: her own steady compass.
🌵✨ Logistic-ing South of the Border: A Not-So-Simple Tale of Boat Parts in Mexico ✨🌵
Getting a simple boat part in Mexico isn’t simple at all. From customs mazes to Baja shipping black holes, this behind-the-scenes look reveals what cruising logistics really demand — creativity, community, and a whole lot of patience south of the border.
The Best Adventures Begin as Detours
“The best adventures often begin as detours.”
From sailing pregnant to navigating new motherhood, this past year with Violet has reshaped everything I thought I knew about life on the water.
It’s not IF it’s WHEN
Every sailor knows it’s not a question of if something will break—it’s when. Boats are homes twisted by raging seas and soaked in salt, one of the most corrosive substances on Earth.
Sailing Marina del Ray to San Diego
Unexpected detour sailing SV Houdini from Marina del Rey to San Diego—crew, rigging, lithium battery woes, and life aboard with pets.
Did YOU know..?
The Beautiful Pacific North West
A Sailboat to call home
Becoming a USCG Captain
Taking the first step
A Cinderella Story
I dream of sailing…