SAIL & SAVOR BLOG

Day Two: Navy Pier to New Buffalo We pushed off of Navy Pier at 6:00 AM and pointed for New Buffalo, Michigan, about 60 miles across the lake, our third crossing of the lake and most aggressive to date.

Memorial Day weekend was our first actual sail on Our Lady, our new-to-us Jeanneau 419 out of Waukegan.

The first drive to the harbor in May is its own small ceremony.

Early in the morning on March 7, 2026, I awoke before my husband in our hotel room.

Captains Log Vessel: Spindrift (Moorings 5000) Location: Port Louis Marina, Grenada to the Grenadines Vessel State: At anchor and underway Systems Check: Navigation Engine vitals Bilge/water levels Power (Fuel/Generator/Inverter) Water maker Interpersonal…

Find out about our great adventure: A Grenada Sailing Adventure – Part 1: Finding Our Sea Legs A Grenada Sailing Adventure – Part 2: Island Rhythms & Safety Drills A Grenada Sailing Adventure Part 3: The Long Haul and a Rainy Goodbye In this article, we g…

This trip was born from a sudden change in plans three weeks before departure: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a massive Moorings 5000 catamaran.

This trip was born from a sudden change in plans three weeks before departure: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a massive Moorings 5000 catamaran.

This trip was born from a sudden change in plans three weeks before departure: our original 41-foot monohull was replaced by a massive Moorings 5000 catamaran.

Our journey toward becoming sailors started five years ago, fueled by a dream to retire onto a sailboat.