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Sailing North: Electrical Snafus, Rocket Launches, and Perfect Tides
From an unexpected turnback at Port Everglades to a midnight SpaceX launch off Cape Canaveral, our 400-nautical-mile passage from Fort Lauderdale to Hilton Head was full of test runs, rough seas, and unforgettable family moments. Here is how we tackled our first major offshore run aboard Jubilee.
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Refitting Jubilee: Projects, Upgrades, & Dockside Mishaps
From an unexpected splashdown in Port Everglades to supercharging our power grid with 4,200 watts of solar, our recent dockside stay on Jubilee was anything but quiet. Here is a look at how we tackled safety upgrades, massive electrical refits, engine maintenance, and a few chaotic family moments along the way.
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He Will Watch Over Your Coming and Going: Surviving a Lightning Strike on Jubilee
A blinding flash of light, a deafening clap of thunder, and our boat was instantly plunged into total darkness. With our navigation electronics fried, no autopilot, and no fuel gauges, we had to hand-steer our way across a rough Gulf Stream, dodging massive freighters in the dark. This is the story of how we safely…
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Blue Holes, Sea Turtles, and Wild Weather: Our Jump to the Berry Islands
After the rush of Current Cut, we found a moment of quiet reflection inside a cave at Hoffman’s Cay. Read about our family’s latest island-hopping adventure, swimming with local turtles, and navigating an uncomfortable night of opposing wind and current.
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Wonders and Whirlpools: Navigating North Eleuthera
From the breathtaking contrast of the Glass Window Bridge to the adrenaline-pumping transit of Current Cut, North Eleuthera put our nerves—and our timing—to the test. Join us as we welcome our first guest aboard Jubilee and navigate “boiling” whirlpools, ancient geological wonders, and natural hot tubs.
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Roots, Rocks, and Rooftops: Exploring the Cathedral Caves
From traversing sharp rocks and weaving through woods to standing beneath 60-foot cascading tree roots, our latest trek to the Cathedral Caves was one for the books. We’re finally catching a break with the Bahamian weather, hauling north at 8 knots, and prepping the boat for our very first guest!
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Currents, Cuts, and Catch-ups: Our Trek to Eleuthera
From sunset drinks at a Bahamian honor bar to late nights cramped in the engine compartment, the cruising life isn’t always ‘sexy.’ Join us as we clock 140 nautical miles, navigate the rushing currents of Black Point Cut, and say a bittersweet goodbye to our buddy boats as we point the bows toward Eleuthera.
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Anchored in Faith: Climbing Mt. Alvernia and Chasing Coconuts on Cat Island
After a windy sail from Thompson Bay, we find shelter at Cat Island. From climbing Mt. Alvernia and the Hermitage to wrestling fresh coconuts and reuniting with our bluewater cruising community, we’re learning to embrace the slow pace of island life.
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Where History Meets the Horizon: Exploring Long Island’s Wild North End
Discover the rugged beauty of Long Island, Bahamas. From the historic heights of the Columbus Monument and Lucayan Memorial to the depths of Morris Blue Hole and local life at Aggie’s Ice Cream, join us as we explore Cape Santa Maria.
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Sailing to Long Island, Bahamas: Hamilton Caves and Dean’s Blue Hole
Leaving George Town behind, we set sail for the rugged beauty of Long Island, Bahamas. From navigating 4-foot head seas to exploring the historic Hamilton Caves and the world-famous Dean’s Blue Hole, join the crew of Jubilee as we trade Elizabeth Harbour for island roads, hiking trails, and hidden shrimp holes.