Dive into the Aegean with us On our HR42F
Pilgrim: Believer, Traveller, Wayfarer
Intention: Purpose, Goal, Aim


After leaving Santorini we spent our time managing the question ‘Do we stay in the wind or head for the heat?’ The windy Cyclades lived up to their name this year with the usual summer winds coming and going. They just seem to come more often than before. Not necessarily…

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…

It’s taken 7 weeks from leaving our home in Tasmania to launching out boat in Greece. 5 weeks in Thailand where Rick slogged away at…

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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