With the sun edging its way up over the horizon, Porter and I sit in the cockpit watching the sea illuminate around us. Simultaneously, we’re…
Lazy days in Zihuatanejo
Looking skyward from our dinghy, I watch dozens of dark brown frigate birds whirl overhead in continually shrinking circles. They soon begin to dive all…
Thanksgiving Aboard: Rewarding No Matter Where You Go or What You Eat
Here’s an article I wrote for the November 2020 issue of 48° North magazine about several of the unforgettable Thanksgiving’s we’ve had aboard over the…
Destination Manzanillo: Thankful for the freedom of cruising
In the month of November leading up to Thanksgiving, we have a running family tradition aboard Yahtzee to go around the table during a meal…
Back to Mexico and a Return to the Cruising Life
Walking down the dock the other day, I stopped in my tracks, looked at Yahtzee and smiled. What a magical piece of fiberglass, metal, canvas…
Family Time Stateside & FAQs on Leaving Yahtzee
Plans are a funny thing when cruising. We’ve learned over the years not to make them too far in advance, and when we do, to…
Quaranteaming and hitting the pause button for hurricane season
Though I’ve been doing a lot of writing lately, it has been difficult to put words together for the blog. With all that has been…
Grateful for the Graciousness of Others
Inspired by people we’ve met throughout our cruising journey, I wrote this article for the June issue of 48° North (read the full magazine HERE).…
Reminiscing on fun, friends and sailing in the British Virgin Islands
Swaying back and forth on Yahtzee in a gentle swell, a bright shaft of sunlight bursts through an open port above my head, illuminating the…
Birds and a Birthday at Booby Island
An orange- and yellow-hued sunrise spread across the vast Pacific Ocean illuminating Yahtzee and the only other noticeable thing in our path, Isla Isabel. After a…