Captain’s Log – Destination Adrift

Captain’s Log 7/26/20

Hello all! Good times have been had lately. The boat prep and learning curve is lessening and things are looking really good. We’ve had a few hiccups and the apparently well known adage about the cost of owning a boat is accurate…And yep, everything is priced in thousands…. I managed to sew the sails toContinue reading “Captain’s Log 7/26/20”

Captain’s Log 7/18/20

I couldn’t figure out how to add pictures so you’ll have to read… Time for another update! All is well In hot and humid Florida, we’ve been spending almost every day on the cat and enjoying getting lots of work done. The boat was left in fantastic shape when we bought her, but we neededContinue reading “Captain’s Log 7/18/20”

Captain’s Log 6/22/20

Just wrapped up my ASA 101/103 courses and they were fantastic. I learned that I know so little not only about sailing but about being in tune with the ocean and the wind. I sailed successfully and fully and managed to run a 20 mile sail without assistance. The instructor I had was a saltContinue reading “Captain’s Log 6/22/20”

Captain’s Log 6/14/20

Yeeeeehaw! After a week on the boat (on land) we are sooo stoked! Learning a lot! Thus far we have gotten more comfortable moving around it and figuring out a lot of the systems, actually we just know where they are still figuring out how many will work. We removed the reefing lines to replaceContinue reading “Captain’s Log 6/14/20”

Captain’s Log 6/8/20

Rum. Facebook asks what’s on my mind. Well it is currently Rum…as in the rum is gone which is super lame. But also on my mind is the catamaran. These last few days we’ve spent a few hours on her and I am learning a lot, unfortunately what I am learning is that I knowContinue reading “Captain’s Log 6/8/20”

Captain’s Log 6/4/20

Well, now things have gotten real. We’re on the road on the way to Florida to see our new home for the first time. This journey is already amazing and more excitement is sure to come in the near future.

Captain’s Log 5/27/20

As promised it has been a while since I checked in. It will get better…well maybe not. First off thank you all that left words of support and advice! I have not worked through all of it yet as we have been busy shifting from a home based life to packing the van up andContinue reading “Captain’s Log 5/27/20”

Captain’s Log 4/19/20

Well s^%*. It’s been so long I am not sure if should leave a snarky comment or some other BS. This is all so confusing. Here is the deal; my amazing wife, son, dog, and I have decide to sell most of our crap and pack up in the van and head to Florida whereContinue reading “Captain’s Log 4/19/20”