# JUBILEE > Anchored in faith, adrift in wonder. ## Posts - [Sailing North: Electrical Snafus, Rocket Launches, and Perfect Tides](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [Refitting Jubilee: Projects, Upgrades, & Dockside Mishaps](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [He Will Watch Over Your Coming and Going: Surviving a Lightning Strike on Jubilee](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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 made it back to Florida against all odds. - [Blue Holes, Sea Turtles, and Wild Weather: Our Jump to the Berry Islands](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [Wonders and Whirlpools: Navigating North Eleuthera](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [Roots, Rocks, and Rooftops: Exploring the Cathedral Caves](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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! - [Currents, Cuts, and Catch-ups: Our Trek to Eleuthera](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [Anchored in Faith: Climbing Mt. Alvernia and Chasing Coconuts on Cat Island](https://wavesofjubilee.com/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. - [Where History Meets the Horizon: Exploring Long Island’s Wild North End](https://wavesofjubilee.com/where-history-meets-the-horizon-exploring-long-islands-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. - [Sailing to Long Island, Bahamas: Hamilton Caves and Dean’s Blue Hole](https://wavesofjubilee.com/sailing-to-long-island-bahamas-hamilton-caves-and-deans-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. - [Scaling the Heights: Our Trek to the Stocking Island Monument](https://wavesofjubilee.com/scaling-the-heights-our-trek-to-the-stocking-island-monument/): Join us as we hike the iconic Monument trail on Stocking Island! From homeschooling on the boat to panoramic views of Elizabeth Harbour and the rugged Exuma Sound, discover why this trek is a must-do for every cruising family. - [The George Town Jump: A Boat Caravan to the Heart of the Exumas](https://wavesofjubilee.com/the-george-town-jump-a-boat-caravan-to-the-heart-of-the-exumas/): Join the crew of Jubilee as we make the 10-hour trek across the Exuma Sound to George Town. From navigating the cut in a four-boat caravan to the 'culture shock' of a harbor filled with hundreds of boats, discover the reality of arriving at the Bahamas' most famous cruiser hub. - [Great Guana Cay Bahamas – Pirates, Turtles, and Skipping Stones](https://wavesofjubilee.com/pirates-turtles-and-starry-skies/): A pirate invasion at sunrise, swimming with turtles at Little Harbor, and stargazing under the darkest skies in the Exumas. Join the crew of Jubilee as we explore Oven Rock and Great Guana Cay, finding God’s presence in the stillness of the Bahamas. - [Finding Our Rhythm in Staniel Cay: Wonder, Water, and God’s Gentle Pace](https://wavesofjubilee.com/finding-our-rhythm-in-staniel-cay-wonder-water-and-gods-gentle-pace/): Watch our 'Wave Rider' come alive in the Exumas! We’re slowing down in Staniel Cay to explore natural cathedrals, island swings, and sandbars. A reflection on growing confidence, unhurried days, and seeing God’s fingerprints in the tides. - [The Long Trek to Bimini and Beyond](https://wavesofjubilee.com/the-long-trek-to-bimini-and-beyond/): The dream becomes reality. Despite a rocky start in Biscayne Bay, we finally made our 54-mile trek to the Bahamas. Experience the magic of the Great Bahama Bank, a surprise rocket launch, and our first revitalizing dip in the Exumas. - [Sailing South: Navigating Drawbridges and the Open Atlantic to Biscayne Bay](https://wavesofjubilee.com/bridges-blessings-and-biscayne-bay/): Join the crew of Jubilee as they navigate the drawbridges from Pompano Beach to the mirror-still waters of Biscayne Bay. A journey of quiet blessings, teal waters, and finding stillness in God's creation. - [North Winds, Park Runs, and God’s Perfect Timing](https://wavesofjubilee.com/north-winds-park-runs-and-gods-perfect-timing/): Chasing spare parts, replacing the dinghy, and waiting for the North wind to die down. Join us on Waves of Jubilee as we prepare to cross to the Bahamas and learn to trust in God's perfect timing during the unexpected pauses. - [Trading the 9-to-5 for 360° Ocean Views: Why Our Family is Choosing a Life at Sea](https://wavesofjubilee.com/embracing-adventure-our-familys-journey-beyond-the-9-to-5/): Meet Jason, Pamela, and their three boys as they trade the 9-to-5 grind for a life of purpose, worldschooling, and adventure on the open sea. 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