Dive into the Aegean with us On our hR 42F
Pilgrim: Believer, Traveller, Wayfarer
Intention: Purpose, Goal, Aim


We left the Gulf of Patras for the tiny island of Kastos, a long string bean of an island tucked in alongside the larger island of Kalamos. Happy days as we were off to the main town, to a stunning aquarium of an anchorage and a trip in to the…

After finally heading out of the Saronic gulf (the gulf that contains Athens) with a hooray and an over the shoulder wave, complete with all…

In some ways the rhythms and routines are just like life on land and in other ways it’s very different. There’s still shopping, cooking, exercising,…

Like a bird on a wire… Anyone else love that song by Leonard Cohen? Turns out that he wrote it here on the beautiful island…

I’m starting a shorter series here where I highlight places to showcase what we have loved about them. Last year we visited the town of…

I’m Cath. I write most of the blogs unless I can get Rick to join in. I write to share about our sailing life with as much authenticity and honesty as I can. This means more than just the perfect moments. It’s a way to reflect and to remember the unfolding days, the terrifying moments and the things that bring us a sense of awe. I hope you come along for the journey.
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