Mike and Linda dreamed of retiring and sailing away to explore exotic places around the world.  In January 2005, at age 57, they were able to make the dream a reality.  They retired, sold their house and furniture, bought a Hylas 49 sloop, and started living the dream.

This website was created to tell their story, share their sailing experiences and photos, and keep friends and family up to date on where they are so they can come visit!

Where Are We Now?

We are on the coast of Italy, near Rome, in our winter berth in Lido di Ostia.  We just returned to the boat after spending 2 1/2 months with family in California.  Mike is holding Lucy, the latest addition to our family (see picture).

What's new on the website ...

We posted a new Photo Album for December through February 2010 with pictures of our families and some of the friends we were able to catch up with while we were in California.

I also added a new letter in "Letters Home".

Where Have We Been?  Where Are We Going?

March to June 2005 - Ensenada, Mexico

July to October 2005 - Southern California

November 2005 to May 2006 - Mexico

June to October 2006 - Costa Rica and Panama

November 2006 to January 2007 - Florida

February to June 2007 - Caribbean Islands

July 2007 to October 2007 - Trinidad

November 2007 to February 2008 - Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Key West

March to April 2008 - Florida

May to June 2008 - Atlantic Crossing - Bermuda to Azores to Portugal

July to September 2008 - Gibraltar, Costa del Sol, and Balearic Islands

October 2008 to April 2009 - Barcelona, Spain

May 2009 to September 2009 - Mediterranean Sea (France, Corsica, Sardinia, Tunisia, Sicily)

October 2009 to March 2010 - Rome, Italy

Family Photo - December 2008

Family Photo below - September 2007

Family Photo below - January 2007

Family Photo below - February 2006

Family Photo below - April 2005