Chuck and Laura: The 'Go Small, Go Simple' pioneers who sailed their Albin Vega 27 from Hawaii to Alaska, currently navigating a land-sea hybrid life in ...

The Cruising Life. On the water again. At anchor and hanging with the whales in St. John Harbor, Zarembo Island in Southeast Alaska. For more sailing ...

Just a quiet moment captured by Laura's camera at Zarembo Island in Southeast Alaska. If you are looking for action it ain't here! For more sailing ...

Moving the control panel, replacing the gasket on the cock pit sole and finishing a few projects on the docks in Wrangell, AK before we decide it's time to ...

On the road again! Making our way to Wrangell, Alaska where we had a few days to enjoy the town before hauling Lealea out of the water to complete other ...

On the way to Wrangell, AK. At last! OK. Now we're here, we are getting our haul out organized with the harbor and boatyard people. Full report soon. Help ...

Designing the new galley layout. Installing trim pieces and countertops. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! ...

It is good to be home and living aboard again. Months of planning, endless sanding, staining and varnishing have paid off. We are done with most of the big ...

A little cooking, a little a song and dance. Part 8 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' ...

Life on Mitkof Island, Petersburg, Alaska. Feb 2018 for Lealea and crew. Shoveling snow, walking Hagar the dog and life in the North Harbor. Help keep the ...

Part 6 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' sailboat. It is week six of our voyage, the ...

Part 5 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' sailboat. It is week five of the voyage, some ...

Part 4 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' sailboat. 21 days straight seasickness for Chuck, ...

Rebuilding the old sailboat. The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... Mast up and protective tarps rigged, Lealea is prepared for the Southeast ...

Rebuilding the old sailboat. The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... On a boat or ship, the "Ceiling" is the liner of the hull. That which you ...

The refit of our sailboat, Lealea, an Albin Vega 27, Hull#1860, continues... More varnish and epoxy work, continuing the assembly of the interior and making ...

The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... More varnish and epoxy work, continuing the assembly of the interior Help keep the videos coming. Support ...

Part 3 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' sailboat. Week 3 of our voyage and Chuck is still ...

The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... Lacing the bunk frame for the starboard settee and beginning on the ceiling in the forward cabin. Help keep ...

The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues...Summer is here! To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! ...

The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... Rain and workshop tales. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! ...

Part 2 of Lealea's first long voyage from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. Sailing the Pacific in our Albin Vega 27' sailboat. We thank you for your support. You ...

It's beginning to come together but some pieces of the puzzle don't quite fit. Continuing with the refit of our Albin Vega 27', Lealea. To view the complete ...

This it it. The crucial key to the whole project, the mast support beam epoxied and screwed to the main bulkhead. It takes teamwork. To view the complete ...