The Difference a Day Makes
The first day back at sea with three kids can be a challenge.
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The first day back at sea with three kids can be a challenge.
Lunenburg proved everything we could wish in the way of amenities: Two grocery stores, a big hardware store, Laundromat, library, free public WiFi, and plenty of dinghy dockage.
It’s often said that friendships in the cruising community blossom fast and furious.
Yes, it appears we had indeed been spoiled and disillusioned by the calm and lovely waters of the British Virgin Islands—we forgot all about what cruising can really be like.
After a blustery stay in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the Zartman family has an uneventful crossing to Nova Scotia—and experiences some Canadian hospitality on the way.
In the last weeks of her sixth year, Frances’s mind was focused and consumed with one thing: the bake sale she would organize to help
The Zartman family aboard Ganymede ends their yearlong stay in Newport, Rhode Island, and is cruising once again.
We did a lot right during this passage; some of it intentional, some of it serendipitous… but here is what we learned and tips I can share based on our experience venturing offshore and covering 800 miles over the course of five days, non-stop.
“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
This trip was absolutely something to savor and enjoy. As it turns out, all my worries were for naught.
The crew aboard Asante is currently motorsailing on a close reach headed southeast towards Jost Van Dyke in fantastic conditions.
We’re excited, nervous, giddy, and grateful. We have an excellent vessel, a fantastic crew, and a heck of a ride ahead.
The first day back at sea with three kids can be a challenge.
Lunenburg proved everything we could wish in the way of amenities: Two grocery stores, a big hardware store, Laundromat, library, free public WiFi, and plenty of dinghy dockage.
It’s often said that friendships in the cruising community blossom fast and furious.
Yes, it appears we had indeed been spoiled and disillusioned by the calm and lovely waters of the British Virgin Islands—we forgot all about what cruising can really be like.
After a blustery stay in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the Zartman family has an uneventful crossing to Nova Scotia—and experiences some Canadian hospitality on the way.
In the last weeks of her sixth year, Frances’s mind was focused and consumed with one thing: the bake sale she would organize to help
The Zartman family aboard Ganymede ends their yearlong stay in Newport, Rhode Island, and is cruising once again.
We did a lot right during this passage; some of it intentional, some of it serendipitous… but here is what we learned and tips I can share based on our experience venturing offshore and covering 800 miles over the course of five days, non-stop.
“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
This trip was absolutely something to savor and enjoy. As it turns out, all my worries were for naught.
The crew aboard Asante is currently motorsailing on a close reach headed southeast towards Jost Van Dyke in fantastic conditions.
We’re excited, nervous, giddy, and grateful. We have an excellent vessel, a fantastic crew, and a heck of a ride ahead.
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