There’s something magical about setting off before sunrise, with nothing but the hum of the engine and the promise of open water ahead. On this leg of our journey from Clearwater to Marathon, Florida, we were treated to the kind of moments you dream about—glassy seas, playful dolphins
I finally got my new dinghy! It's all-aluminum and won't puncture. It's slightly heavier, but faster, more responsive, and more fun to drive! I wanted something that could take a beating, carry gear, and plane with an electric motor — without sacrificing comfort or storage.
I’ve been teasing this upgrade for a while—and it finally happened! I teamed up with ElectricMarina.com to transform my slow, sluggish dinghy into a high-speed, island-hopping machine. My old setup topped out at 4–5 knots (on a good day), but now I’m flying across the
Picture yourself gliding across the open ocean, the sun setting in a blaze of colors, when suddenly you spot a majestic pair of dolphins dancing through the waves. For what felt like an hour, they play alongside our boat, their sleek bodies cutting through the water with effortless grace. It’
Ever wonder how you can attach something onto something else using dyneema so it doesn't rust, creek, scratch, or wear down what it touches? Now you'll see how to do it and it only takes 10 minutes (or so)! You know, it's like those
Journey with us to the Dry Tortugas, where history, wildlife, and stunning coral reefs collide—exploring Fort Jefferson, soaring frigate birds, vibrant marine life, and the breathtaking beauty of this remote island paradise. We sailed from Key West to the Dry Tortugas to spend the weekend nestled in a natural
Join my mom and me as we sail down Florida’s Gulf Coast from Clearwater to Key West. Over several days, we stopped in Sarasota, Boca Grande, and Marco Island, soaking in beautiful coastal views and unforgettable moments along the way. We had planned to stay a night in the
The sliding hatch is complete! This was the most challenging video I made so far because there was so over 16 hours of video I had to cut down to 22 minutes. Let me know how I did! The most exciting part of this was the new camera and microphone
When you're sailing somewhere and out in the elements all day or all week, the sun, wind, and rain start to wear on you. I decided to complete the bimini and design and install a helm station hatch so I could slide some protection over me. Privilege catamarans
Soft shackles are just as convenient as a D-ring or any other quick attachment tool but are lightweight, stronger, and you can make as many as you want! I'll show you how to make one in real time so you know exactly what you're getting in
I bet you wanted to know how to call a dolphin, didn't you? Well stay tuned, we'll teach you how! In this short day sail, we set out to have a little fun in the warmth between cold fronts passing through Florida. What we didn'
I can't begin to tell you how lucky I am to have you as friends and family! I wish I could fit all of you in this picture and then give you all a big hug afterwards, but this post (and email) will have to do since you
It's been a long time coming, but I finally made a tour for you! It's impossible to squeeze it all into one video, but I did my best to give you the low down on most of the important stuff. If you want more information on
The first part of the journey is over! It took me a little while to make this video since Thanksgiving was two days after we arrived home and then we drove up to Mississippi to visit family. Along the way the way, we got to hang out with friends and
In this episode, Bliss was joined by Mike from Washington state and we sailed from Norfolk/Hampton, Virginia to Morehead City, North Carolina. We wanted to sail directly to Key West, but while we were rounding Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks, there was an early morning catastrophe! The winds
We made it to Baltimore Harbor last night! It took us 3 days to get here from Barrington, Rhode Island. Two days to get to Cape May for a late night anchorage, then a super early morning run up the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal which brought
Well, it's been a month getting Bliss ready to set sail from Barrington, RI to Dunedin, FL. Family helped along the way and then different family joined for the trip! Nathan (my cousin) was awesome and decided to join in for the whole trip! We're heading
This was the initial sailing of Bliss after a mad rush to get her sea worthy! It was such an amazing time with family. We got most of the kinks worked out and, of course, I added a lot to my ToDo list! Now I’m off to service all
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