2 PRIMARY ASPECTS make this life enjoyable. And BOTH things FEED each other to keep this crazy life working. Without ONE, the other suffers and vice versa. ...

We show you some things on the boat that most never get to see as we have some fun getting our sailboat offshore ready again. Join us for some DIY action as ...

This week we destroy Atticus II to prepare for some essential rigging upgrades which will help us keep our mast up when we cross oceans. We also prep the stern ...

SAILING PURISTS often look at CRUISING with a slight air of DISDAIN, especially when that cruising involves MOTORING. How much motoring is too much? When do ...

This week we head to the boatyard to FINALLY tackle our last handful of projects that we need to complete before heading offshore and back to warmer weather! ...

As humans we're often GUILTY of TAKING LIFE FOR GRANTED. Even though we live this life to escape that cycle, it still gets its grips on us sometimes. But ...

As we are exploring the island, we meet the Azores first singlehanded circumnavigator, and two time solo round the world sailor - Genuíno Madruga. We are ...

After our CIRCUMNAVIGATION of PUERTO RICO, we realized a LOT of our favorite memories never made the cut. But WE still thought you might want a look at them. ...

A boat looses control and crashes into others while trying to anchor in the packed harbor. We render assistance and go for help, but the damage has been done. ...

Another big offshore passage, this time the reverse of what we did last year, heading out from Annapolis on a mirrored route plan to Bermuda. For this trip we ...

Cruising FULL TIME entails lots of factors and TONS of DECISIONS that dictate our DAILY MOVES. But there's one VERY complicated factor that is and OBSESSION ...

The beginning of our 3600 Mile Bluewater sail from Canary Islands to Brazil. We set off in winds up to 35 knots and surf big waves downwind under reefed sails ...

Jordan and his father Steve continue their journey south on the ICW. After days of dodging shallow waters and unpredictable weather, they’re ready to tie up in ...

Wow, what a crazy time. We rush to complete a long list of projects, all while hosting guests aboard Talisman during the Annapolis Boat Show. Our open house ...

Our SMALL FAMILY has been sailing FULL TIME in the CARIBBEAN for 2 YEARS now. After hurricane season in PUERTO RICO, it's time to move EAST for ROUND TWO! We ...

After THREE MONTHS of marina life, travels home, and the ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW, it's finally time for us to leave the CUSHY COMFORTS of marina life. But after ...

Not being able to go HOME for 2 YEARS has TAKEN a TOLL. Now it's time for a whirlwind visit to the states including OLD FRIENDS, FAMILY, and all our favorite ...

It was an absolutely crazy few days in Annapolis where we had a small taste of what it would be like to be famous. People were queuing up for a signed hat, and ...

Creative people have a NEED to SHARE. When we set off to SAIL the WORLD, we wanted to "bring along" our friends and families. Thus, YOUTUBE. This is an ...

We’ve heard that St. Michaels is one of the quaintest towns on the Chesapeake and is home to the Chesapeake Maritime Museum, a must see for ship building ...

It's been a LONG TWO YEARS at times, and we're finding ourselves WORN DOWN and a little weary of the demands of this crazy life. Can a couple months in a ...

After a long passage from Maine, we finally see the light at the end of the tunnel as we approach the Annapolis skyline, completely lit up at night. Over the ...

As a BATTERY threatens to EXPLODE and TWO TROPICAL STORMS approach our marina in PUERTO RICO, we start to ponder the LUCKY vs. GOOD proposition. We try our ...

What is it that draws us to sail offshore? Is it calm waters, starry nights, and beautiful sunsets? And is all of this ruined by seasickness, rough seas and ...