Sometimes life just doesn’t go as planned. You think you have it all worked out and then BAM! your world gets turned on its side. Blame Murphy and his stinking law, the fates, or the curse from that darn idol brought home from Hawaii. Truth is, none of those things are really the cause. Things … More Escaping Paradise
Traditions are an interesting thing. They commonly exist across countries and cultures and many times provide bookends in marking time. Annual traditions like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve often serve to bring people together and celebrate, remembering the past and looking forward to the future. The George Town Cruising Regatta is … More George Town Cruising Regatta: A Tradition Continues…
When we first arrived in George Town it was a bit of a milestone for us. We visited here many times before over the years staying on my parent’s boat and we have fond memories of playing with our kids on the beaches. This was different of course, since it was the first time we … More The George Town Five
This is VIVID Life. The path we plan and the one that follows can vary. Life can have its twists and turns. Its ups and downs. The expected and the unexpected. Where we go in life is a combination of the choices we make and the things that happen. We can try to ignore it … More Introducing VIVID
When we started this adventure, I thought about how retracing the steps of my parents on a quest through the islands would help push our boundaries of comfort and character. In doing so, we would meet new people, discover new places and indeed discover things about ourselves too. In short, we were breaking the routines … More Living a VIVID Life
Like most of the world at the moment we are all a bit stunned by the events surrounding COVID-19. It is a challenging time for all of us and personally I hope it will draw the world closer together than apart. We all have a shared experience and whether you are from Boston or Budapest … More Anchored in Place
Oh so blue. The Bahama Islands are well known for their stunning landscapes and uniquely blue waters and the Exumas are no exception. The island chain is south from Nassau and the ‘Berrys’ where we last visited, and is home to the Exuma National Park. The park is a ‘no-take’ sanctuary allowing all sorts of … More Exuma Blue and Piggy Too
There are always choices in life and sailing on a boat is a fair comparison. What you choose to do, where you go and how you get there shape your life and your experiences. We were determined to sail south from Freeport to Nassau through the Berry Island chain. The ‘Berrys’ as they are called … More Boat Sherpas and the Wisdom of Others
It is inevitable. The crossing. Everyone who says they are going to the Bahamas, of course has to do it. The choices seem endless – cross the northern route and risk being pushed to far by the gulf stream. Travelling further south just takes more time, but the crossing can be smoother, and faster. How … More Bahamas Crossing and Sharks!
New Year’s Eve and so it begins. We have loaded up our boat and settled in for our final night in Brunswick GA. And as if scripted,while we toasted the New Year fireworks were lighting up the night right behind our boat. Perfect! We had the best seat-in-house to the new beginning. Perhaps it was … More Fireworks and Rockets’ Red Glare
There is so much to do when you are making a major change in your life. There are simple tactical things, like forwarding your mail and there are harder emotional things like waving goodbye to your closest friends knowing it will be a long time before you see them again. There is comfort in the … More Preparing to be a VIVID Sailor
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