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São Jorge

São Jorge

Posted on June 18, 2024June 17, 2024 by Glenda

The next island on our route is São Jorge, the Dragon Island.

Posted in Europe, Marinas, Travel Tagged 2024, Azores, Europe
Making our Mark

Making our Mark

Posted on June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Glenda

Don’t anger the sailing gods!

Posted in Europe, Marinas, Sailing Life Tagged 2024, Azores, Europe, passage making, sailing traditions
Welcome to Horta

Welcome to Horta

Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Mike

Landfall and a warm welcome in this legendary Atlantic port.

Posted in Anchorages, Europe, Marinas, Travel Tagged 2024, anchorages, Azores, Europe, sailing life
The St. Lawrence

The St. Lawrence

Posted on September 23, 2022October 2, 2022 by Mike

Montreal, Quebec, and rough weather on the St. Lawrence give way to the beautiful Charlevoix

Posted in Anchorages, Marinas, St. Lawrence, Travel
Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands

Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands

Posted on August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mike

Memories and joy with family and friends as we leave the great lakes behind.

Posted in Anchorages, Animals, Great Lakes, Marinas, Sailing Life, St. Lawrence, Travel
Toronto

Toronto

Posted on August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 by Mike

After months in remote areas and small towns, reconnecting with old friends in the big city was a treat.

Posted in Great Lakes, Marinas, Sailing Life, Travel
Vancouver BC to Midland ON: 4,100 km

Vancouver BC to Midland ON: 4,100 km

Posted on June 2, 2022June 13, 2022 by Mike

Fifteen days and 4,100km

Posted in Boat Work, Georgian Bay, Marinas, Sailing Life, Travel
The Big Move: 2022 Cruising Plan

The Big Move: 2022 Cruising Plan

Posted on May 16, 2022June 9, 2022 by Mike

It’s a bittersweet night as I write this. Our shipper has moved up our ship date by a week and turned a scramble to get ready into a frenzy. All the scrambling has meant less blog posting than we’d like. The British Columbia coast is so beautiful and we have so many good friends here. Continue Reading

Posted in Boat Work, Marinas, Sailing Life, Travel

Where Are We Now?

Cruising in the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea!

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We have had a busy month in Licata, doing minor to We have had a busy month in Licata, doing minor touch-ups on Innisfree, and getting her ready to show to potential buyers. We officially moved back to Vancouver yesterday, and will have a view of a different marina for a few months as we get settled and find a new place to live. 
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Journey's End The last couple of days have seen u Journey's End

The last couple of days have seen us reminiscing and talking about the highlights of the last 5 years. It's been a bittersweet time. This morning we woke up just before dawn, raised the anchor as we have so many times before, and motored west in a gentle breeze and sunny weather. More stories, some laughs, and some tears.

At around 3 pm, we docked in Licata, which is where our sailing journey ends. Well, at least for now. We purchased Innisfree just over 5 years ago, undertook a major refit, packed up our lives, and set sail. 

We explored remote inlets and endless tropical beaches, woke up to whales beside the boat, and swam with sea turtles. We  crossed oceans, rode out violent storms, visited ancient cities, and climbed volcanoes. Most of all, wherever we went, we met amazing people and made some lifelong friendships. 

After 15,000 nm, it's time for a change of pace. Time for new challenges and familiar surroundings. It is time to return to Vancouver, reconnect with old friends, and spend more time with family. 

We've decided to put Innisfree up for sale. More to come on that and what's next. But for now, just a thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. We feel so fortunate and grateful.

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That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope a That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope as a scratching post... 🥰🐬
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Well, that's a treat. A late day storm delivered a Well, that's a treat. A late day storm delivered a brilliant full double rainbow over Isola di Ortigia.
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