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Pilgrim: Believer, Traveller, Wayfarer
Intention: Purpose, Goal, Aim


As mentioned in prior posts the weather is something that informs and influences every decision we make while living aboard. It’s something we work with and around as controlling it is well outside of our remit! But, boy I wish we could sometimes. This season, so far, has been a…

This was a question we asked ourselves a lot as it became clear that this year was going to be all about van life. The…

Given I have decided to re-activate our blog I need to start with a big catchup of where we are and why. We are not…

Well a lot of water has flowed under the hull of Intention since my last update. The horror and relief of the rat story gave…

Dakos has become a bit of an obsession of mine and from ordering some bad and good ones and also making some bad and good…

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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