Over the course of the past two weeks we have been racing toward our goal to leave Moss Landing and start our progression to San Diego to meet with the Baja Ha-Ha fleet in late October. People keep asking me if we are excited……
Yes, we are excited. However, coexisting with our eager anticipation is sadness, loss, and emptiness. While we are chasing our dreams we are also leaving behind our loved ones. Thankfully we have had the opportunity to visit with all of our local family and most of our friends. We have collected hugs, had cherished conversations and moments, and made promises to stay safe and post lots of pictures. Our little sailing vessel not only holds most of our possessions it also holds a boat load of love and good wishes. Our hearts are as full as our storage lockers and so we are now ready to set sail!
Our Delorme InReach tracking system will be activated today and we have added a new page to the blog to allow people to follow our track. We have not had much opportunity to test the system, so please do not be alarmed if it does not work properly.
Captain Steve and I are ready. We have worked hard for two years planning, learning, building, replacing, repairing, installing, and dreaming……
The time has come….. We cast off today……. Let the Grand Adventure begin!
Captain Steve and I are ready. We have worked hard for two years planning, learning, building, replacing, repairing, installing, and dreaming……
The time has come….. We cast off today……. Let the Grand Adventure begin!
Las velas de Pablo 
Dear Steve & Sherri,
May all your dreams be fulfilled on this journey.
Sending lot’s of love your way.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Big love and hugs back at you! We will be in your part of the world for a week or so. Let’s make time for a visit.
Sounds great! Let me know when you know where and when you will be here.
woohoooo!!!
My words exactly!
Wheeeeeeee! Love to you both, happy sailing, badass life.
Love back at you! See you in December.
all the best to you both! At last, the day is here so celebrate with a quick jig on the foredeck! We’ll be right behind you, nice to have a leader, 😀
We will watch for you on the horizon. Stay safe!
You two are an inspiration! Wishing you much joy.
Thanks Darrie! We wish the same for you.
Fair winds and be safe!
Thank you Ed. We hope to catch up with you and Ann when we visit in December/January. Maybe dinner.
Bon Voyage, fair winds and kindly seas for sure! Well done!
Thanks Graham. And a big thanks for being such a great support and encouragement. Love to you and Terry.
OMG I am so excited. It’s today!!!!! WOW I can’t wait to track and keep up with you! Fair winds my friends, and be safe!
‘”May you have fair winds and smooth sailing.May you have your sails full and a hand’s breadth of water under your keel.”
Thanks Cami. Have fun living your own dream. You are amazingly brave and courageous.
So excited, and a catch in my stomach, the time is here! May your dreams stay in front of you and the wind be ever at your backs. I’ll be holding you both close in my heart as you begin your adventure. XOXOX
Thanks Ellen. Big love to you and Barry. If you find the time, come find us. It would be lovely to wonder the streets of of far off village with you or sipping margaritas under the palapa.
I am so excited for you both!! Bon voyage!!
I am so excited for both of you!! Living the dream!! (-:
Bon voyage, Lovebirds!! ❤
Thanks Tara!
May the wind always be at your back! Sorry we didn’t get to see you before you left. Hope to catch you somewhere along you journeys.
We will watch for you.
Have a great time you two!
Thank you Shannon
Safe journeys you two. I am so excited to follow your adventures as you post then here. Bon Voyage!
Thank you Dorris!
It’s great seeing people live their dreams. I’m glad I was able to have a small part in that. I am so happy for you too. Congratulations! Travel Safe.
Thanks Tommy! It’s funny, neither one of us misses that house.
Yay! Just back from two-week cruise to Catalina, making sure it’s ready for you (it is). Hope you can stop by your old neighbor’s slip in Channel Islands for a little catchup. Be nice to see you again and the transformed Pablo. Best wishes for your trip.
Hi Steve! We are planning on arriving in Chanel islands harbor tomorrow evening. We have some things to take care of so we will be there for about a week. Hope we can see you while we are there.
My friend Tim & I are bringing Swallow up from MDR Friday and Saturday, arriving Saturday later afternoon/evening. Give me a call – 805.509.1883 — and perhaps we can hook up. So great you are on your voyage!!
Be safe
Wish I coulda been there, waving you away…
You were…….. In spirit.
Bon voyage! Make a million memories!
Thanks Barbara. I think we are well on our way.