We're going to put a quick pause on our travel posts to tell you about a couple of cool things going on around here. First, we were very excited to celebrate our 5-year boat anniversary this past Memorial Day weekend! Yes, on Memorial Day 2012, we hopped on board Vacilando (then named Sonrisa), and sailed out of Panama City, Florida, bound for the Chesapeake Bay. We were … [Read more...]
JORD wood watch: sailor fashion + exclusive GIVEAWAY
Although I will never complain about being in a warm climate in fall/winter, I have to admit that if I weren't on a sailboat in Florida, I'd be getting excited over the chance to dig out my fall clothes. Scarves, jeans, and boots were my favorite things to wear in my former life. In fact, fall fashion was the only thing that made the impending doom of cold weather a little more … [Read more...]
Shore Power Just Got Smarter
Few things freak me out more than a boat fire. Back in April of 2013, Mel and I were just three boats away from a boat that exploded on our dock in Fort Lauderdale. The owner suffered severe burns over 90% of his body, but escaped along with his wife and young son. All tolled, three boats were burned beyond salvage. Because of that incident, I never dog down the hatches in our … [Read more...]
A Watch by Any Other Name… Jord Wood Watch Review
Even though we're on a sailboat and space is limited, I love beautiful things, whether it be seashells or a sexy pair of shoes. I like things that make me feel pretty. Even though our lifestyle doesn't always go hand in hand with feeling "pretty" 100% of the time, I think every woman (or guy) on a sailboat likes to get dressed up occasionally. That's why I love accessories. … [Read more...]