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The Dark Story Behind “Amazing Grace”
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What Do You Do When You Have No Motivation?
Deaf Sailing | Salt & Light What Do You Do When You Have Motivation? Some mornings I’m ready to take on the world. Other mornings? Nope. I don’t want another boat project. I don’t want another problem. I don’t want another difficult decision. But the ocean doesn’t care how motivated I feel. I’ve learned this…
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What to Do When You Have No Motivation?
Quick tricks might help for a little while, but they don’t last. These five things have helped me stay consistent—even when I have no motivation. I have learned something over many years: you cannot build your life around motivation. I have built different opportunities in my life. I have taken risks. I have started things…
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Lessons I’ve Learned While Training to Sail a 51-Foot Catamaran
When people see us sailing, they often notice the beautiful sunsets, crystal-clear water, and amazing destinations. What they don’t see are the countless hours of training, studying, making mistakes, and learning how to stay calm when things don’t go as planned. Learning to handle a 51-foot catamaran with a 28-foot beam has changed the way…
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Sailing into Life: Teaching Kids to Face Reality
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Update on Our Journey
by Jacqueline Munder May was probably the hardest month since we started this adventure. It felt like one loss after another: Honestly, we felt overwhelmed. Charleston was challenging too. It’s a huge harbor, everything felt far away, and the sport fishing boats were constantly flying by with big wakes. Some passed surprisingly close to us.…
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Not Another Week Delay
June 5–6 – Since our boat projects were delayed another week, we made a last-minute decision to drive to North Carolina and spend the weekend with Jackie’s parents. It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy family time, and take a short break before jumping back into boatyard life. Sometimes the unexpected delays open…
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Welcome Aboard: Why We Chose a Different Life
Hello! We are Adam, Jackie, and our two daughters, and welcome to Deaf Sailing | Salt & Light. A few months ago, we made a decision that many people thought was crazy. We left behind the comfort of a traditional life and moved our family aboard a sailboat. Why? Because we wanted something more. More…
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Hello World — the day we untied the lines for good