It all started in 1997 when John and I decided to sail away together. The dream had been percolating in John's mind for years. So I learned to sail. We worked, saved money and refit our 35 foot sailboat Spartina. In 2000, we got married in our backyard surrounded by 150 wonderful guests. Two days later, we moved aboard Spartina and sailed away for four years.
Our travels took us on a circumnavigation of the North Atlantic including Ireland, the French Canals, the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Sailing mid-Atlantic
Testing the harness
Anchored in the Caribbean
"On the wall" in Honfleur, France
Wintering in Paris
French canals
Spain
Our voyage
Four years later, we found ourselves back in Lake Ontario happily reunited with our loved ones. However, the desire for ocean travel lingered.
First, we decided to make some crew.
Soon came Simon, who quickly walked and talked his way into adventure. He lived aboard with us on Spartina for several months during his first year. He got his sea legs early.
Then came Wavey. She completed our little family with a sweet voice, a sense of balance and a tenacious spirit.
With our finalized crew list, we purchased Nahanni V in July 2009.
The massive refit of Nahanni V started in 2009 and is wrapping up, well, um...soon.
Details to follow...
First, we decided to make some crew.
Soon came Simon, who quickly walked and talked his way into adventure. He lived aboard with us on Spartina for several months during his first year. He got his sea legs early.
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| Simon bathing aboard Spartina |
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| Sailing with friends in Nova Scotia |
Then came Wavey. She completed our little family with a sweet voice, a sense of balance and a tenacious spirit.
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| Sailing in Nova Scotia with friends |
With our finalized crew list, we purchased Nahanni V in July 2009.
New owners!
The massive refit of Nahanni V started in 2009 and is wrapping up, well, um...soon.
Details to follow...
