adventure
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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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Where Silence Sails: Stories Beneath the Stars
As the sun slipped beneath the horizon, the Chesapeake Bay turned gold, then slowly faded into deep blue. Our catamaran, Salt & Light, rested gently at anchor while the water lapped against the hulls. After another day of sailing, exploring, climbing, swimming, and discovering somewhere new, it was finally bedtime. But Nova was not ready…
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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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The Tales Continues
Our voyage from Charleston to Wrightsville Beach was a testament to the spirit of adventure and resilience. Despite the challenges we encountered, including the loss of our second dinghy, we remained steadfast in our pursuit of our goals. Our journey was a reminder of the beauty and unpredictability of the open sea.
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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.…