Sailing South on Solitude

Our morning started really well. We woke up at 7 AM, enjoyed a relaxing coffee and then prepared solitude for the first voyage this season, to Reedville. The preparations did not take as long as we had thought and so we were ready to leave at 8:30 AM. John...

I am lying in the V berth at the front of the boat. This is my very own space that I share with Timmy. It’s the end of a wonderful day and I even met or exceeded my fitness goals. Half an hour of yoga, 4 mile cycle ride, 12,000 steps. I should start the day...

I am lying in the V berth at the front of the boat. This is my very own space that I share with Timmy. It’s the end of a wonderful day and I even met or exceeded my fitness goals. Half an hour of yoga, 4 mile cycle ride, 12,000 steps. I should start the day...

When I first sailed with John in a small dinghy boat I could not understand why he enjoyed going sailing. I could see that the actual act of sailing looked fun, but it took nearly as long to prepare the dinghy as you spent sailing. John enjoyed the preparation...

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Today John put up the sails in a brief period of no rain or wind. He set up our AIS system so we can see where other boats are located, and they can see us. I cycled to West Marine to buy some oil and...

I’ve seen Frank (John’s dad) return to his boat after the winter. As we approached, his pace quickened and his smile widened. The joy he feels when returning to his boat is unmistakable. I’m not quite there yet. However, now the chaos is abating as we...