Finally, a blog post with accompanying musical score. Here’s the playlist so you can listen along from home. So, what should we listen to today? Perhaps a little… Styx! Come sail away, come sail awayCome sail away with me… Ugh no, Styx, that’s not the track we need right now. We’re sailing HOME, and we’re on the final stretch. It’s really sinking in. Sailing away was a major period of upheaval, and after three years, sailing home feels equally intense….
On August 12 the crew of the Canadian sailboat Mandolyn arrived in Ketchikan Alaska, officially closing a loop of the Pacific Ocean which took them over three years to complete. But it wasn’t just any loop. Upon arrival the crew announced that they had accomplished something sensational: They had traced the shape of a gigantic speech bubble, above New Zealand. The investigative team from raisethemain.com had the chance to interview a crew member from SV Mandolyn, who wishes to remain…
When you’re starting a long term relationship, there are some important questions you need to discuss with your partner. What are your values and goals, how will you resolve conflicts, et cetera. One topic that is often overlooked is: “How do you feel about icebergs?” Sarah and I never discussed this in those early days, and the omission has been causing us grief ever since. Every time we encounter large chunks of ice floating in the water, we argue. I…