DavidDec 7, 20164 min readBoat-Related Stress and the Dreaded BTSDThere is a common, but rarely discussed, malady affecting many new cruisers. Many of you will have heard of and possibly experienced...
Mary BethDec 6, 20165 min readThis was a Hard Week!We are cruising in a beautiful paradise where every day it’s sunny and 78 degrees and the water is an almost unnatural turquoise color,...
Mary BethNov 28, 20162 min readA Day of RestIt was blowing 25 knots on Sunday so we decided to just stay put and have a relaxing/projects day. I baked bread for the first time and...
Mary Beth & DavidNov 26, 20164 min read“Fantasy” on the High Seas!When we first started planning on doing this cruising thing, we knew we would have to figure out how to handle David’s propensity for...
Mary BethNov 25, 20161 min readThanksgivingOur family tradition for celebrating Thanksgiving includes hosting a big family and friend gathering at our house for the extended...
Mary BethNov 24, 20161 min readBeachcombingExplored a pretty beach today. So many conch shells...had to stop picking them up! The yellow starfish was about 12 inches point to point!
Mary BethNov 21, 20163 min readThe PassageThe passage was fun, exhausting, frustrating at times, but never boring! We really had ideal weather for a November crossing. We...
Mary BethNov 20, 20161 min readWe made it to the Bahamas!We have only been in the Bahamas for one day and we are loving it! We left New Bern on Tuesday morning and arrived in Abacos, Bahamas,...
Mary BethNov 12, 20161 min readAlmost ready...So I have to give David kudos for his imagination. I'm not sure if he is tired of all of the getting ready work or is dreading the...
DavidNov 12, 20162 min readStill getting the boat readyWe're still hard at the projects on Regina Maris. Included are a few pictures to give you an idea of the chaos we are working to...