Two Fin whales joined us for sunset as we sailed toward Portugal. We marveled at the whales, each the size of Detour, as they ambled
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Arrival of Twins
Urzelina, the town neighboring Velas along the south coast of Sao Jorge, had an energetic buzz in anticipation for the arrival of a new boat!
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That’s a Wrap!
Brian and I winterized Detour this past December at the Wentworth by the Sea Marina, and then we jumped ship for the winter and headed
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Prepare to Set Sail
Obviously, I’m backtracking a teeny-tiny bit…but we couldn’t have skipped across the Atlantic Ocean without being prepared and despite Detour‘s impeccable condition (hopefully fellow boat owners are
Read moreTransatlantic Crossing (completed on January 2nd!)
Detour’s transatlantic crossing took place from December 13th to January 2nd. You can see their route at the Route Map page.
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The Crossing
Welcome to the phase of our lives which will now and forever be deemed, The Crossing. When, exactly, did we stop cruising and begin crossing? I
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Notes about my visit to s/v Detour
I am not a blue water sailor and am rather apprehensive of the water, so in many ways, a trip on a canal and among
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Arctic Rally Ends
At Henningsvaer, we reunited with the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Arctic Rally fleet only to bid our farewells. We’d like to thank Hovde Maritime for
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Bustling Bergen
Bergen has the reputation of being Norway’s rainiest location, yet on the day we arrived the sun was shining brilliantly and it was HOT! Brian,
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Goats & Scallops, by Kathy
I had fallen asleep while sitting up at the dinner table. It was almost midnight and I was tired even though it wasn’t dark! Everyone chatted about
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