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The Long Trek to Bimini and Beyond
While we were staging down in Biscayne Bay, preparing to make the leap across to the Bahamas, our generator suddenly started giving us trouble—it kept overheating. After some troubleshooting, we discovered a hole in the heat exchanger. Since the Miami International Boat Show was happening, the only available marina we could find was down at
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Bridges, Blessings, and Biscayne Bay
In early February, we cast off from Pompano Beach, FL and pointed Jubilee south toward Biscayne Bay. We waited for high tide on Wednesday morning, then eased off the dock and spun the boat around to nose into the main canal of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Our first task of the day: five drawbridges standing
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North Winds, Park Runs, and God’s Perfect Timing
The past few weeks have been a little wild around here. We’ve been chasing down spare parts, hauling provisions aboard, and even replacing our dinghy (because apparently one boat project at a time isn’t enough). Through it all, the boys have been total troopers—helping Mom and Dad, climbing on everything with a rope attached, and
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Embracing Adventure: Our Family’s Journey Beyond the 9-to-5
Taking the Leap We have a dream of exploring the world by sailboat and we are working hard to make it a reality. We have some sailing experience from chartering in the BVIs, sailing on Lake Michigan, and day sailing on a smaller local lake. We are eager to learn more and expand our horizons.