Get ready for a lot of photos! And you can find a link to a back log blog post at the bottom! September 22, 2019 My visit to Colorado is coming to a close, and I've been so grateful to visit friends, colleagues, and the mountains. Biking through town I would often stop to …
Getting back on the horse
Hi everyone! Sorry I've been really bad about updating this blog. I'm making a renewed effort to keep this blog up-to-date(ish) as well as chip away at my back log of photos, videos, and stories. A lot has happened that I really want to share with you, however I need to adjust my own expectations …
The Shadow of Dorian
September 4, 2019 Over three days we sailed from Annapolis back to Reedville, VA. We couldn’t find any affordable boatyards or marinas to keep the boat for a month in Maryland, so we’ve returned to familiar stomping grounds in Virginia. In Reedville, we rocked up to a deli by dinghy for delicious local crabcakes. For …
Crossing the Maryland State Line
August 17, 2019 Today Wild crossed the border into Maryland waters! We left Smith Point Marina and popped out into the mouth of the Potomac. Due to very light winds we motor-sailed the whole afternoon. We’ve spent the past couple of weeks doing boat projects while visiting family, and I’ve finished sewing three of nine …
Paddle boards and Pizza
February 17, 2019 We spent a few days at this anchorage in Fort Pierce just across the channel from the boat yard, soaking in the feeling of accomplishment, we were back in the water. Eric and I enjoyed exploring the mangroves on paddleboards. https://youtu.be/27xMhItXle4 There were lots of wakes as powerboats zoomed by with wake …
“Winning” at the Boatyard
February 13, 2019 Today’s the day we finally put SV Wild in the water and leave the boat yard! We woke up to a rainy, cold and dreary morning. With some winds, we didn’t expect the boat yard staff would actually get us in the water, and so our neighbors in front of us were …
Boat Work Part II
Early January, 2019 When we wanted to take a break from the boat yard, we walked and biked around town, braving the sketchy Florida highways to cross the bridge into the quaint downtown area of Fort Pierce. We’ve made friends with the owners of the two boats next to us – Parallax and Ripple. Although …
Boat work begins
January 2nd, 2019 Last day on the ICW for a while. We traveled from mile marker 2 to mile 964. It has been a long trip, cold and beautiful, stressful and serene. During the short hops we've made over the past few days for the last 100 mile stretch (without the pressing need for warmth …
Home stretch to the boatyard!
December 30, 2018 To Cocoa Village Today, I saw my first manatee of the trip. I’d been desperately hoping for even a glimpse of these rare creatures ever since we crossed the Florida border, so I wasn't sure at first as we rowed towards shore but then a few minutes later I spotted two snouts …
Week five on the ICW – almost there!
December 26, 2018 The day after Christmas we continued south to New Smyrna Beach. We managed to time the tides and currents perfectly so that it propelled us onward from inlet to inlet the entire day, and we managed to cover 68 miles of the ICW! A new record. We missed a bridge opening, …
