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Travel Log

Hippity Hops Through the San Juans

wyatt and shane on deck

Timing is tricky on a boat, especially around the islands. The wind might be good to sail, but the current rushing through the islands could be strong enough to put you in a standstill. There's a high tide and low tide twice a day at varied times and levels. We could have a route timed out, but the forecasted weather doesn't show up as predicted. On top of the more weather and water[...]

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Travel Log

Lopez Island: Fisherman Bay and Spencer Spit

spencer spit sand

Kelly turned 12 on Lopez Island! We were there to celebrate his birthday by spending hours and hours at the skatepark. Lopez Island is part of the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. Over the winter we anchored in Mackaye Harbor, hiking out to Iceberg Point. It's a beautiful island with a much slower pace than it's neighbor to the west, San Juan Island. Kelly's 12th birthday on the b[...]

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Productivity

Seinfeld’s Productivity Tip

Keeping a consistent log going is difficult. The constraints of being on a boat cause some of that difficulty. However, most is due to a lack of discipline. After having Kelly I became interested in productivity; how someone can get more done with the time they have set aside for important tasks. I was producing live streams and working one-on-one with clients. One day I came across Jerry[...]

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Travel Log

A Swell Passage

En Route to Sucia Island

When Shane got off work he began final preparations for our departure. We made it off the dock by 6pm. High tide was at 7pm at almost nine and a half feet - pretty intense! As we left the marina, Shane was at the wheel and the boys and I were on the bow. It was a hot day, so the air felt so good. There was a bit of wind swell on our bow on the way out, with enough wind that a few boats[...]

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Land Travel, Travel Log

Travel by Car: Going South for a Celebration

Santa Barbara, CA

We got back to the marina on a Saturday, saw Thor in theatre and got to work on chores and errands. We were at the marina in Blaine, WA until the following Friday when we left on a road trip. Our destination was Santa Barbara in California. My grandfather turned 80 and the whole family was gathering to celebrate. Shane and his mom, Sandy, or Gramma D. We were looking forward to the[...]

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Helpful Tools

Why I’ll Never Buy Luggage Again

patagonia black hole duffel on dock

When we sold our home and bought a boat to live on we knew that we would be traveling a lot. My husband Shane and I believe in having high quality tools to help you through uncomfortable situations. Having proper luggage is the tool we needed for travel. The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel has fit the bill for us. I wrote a blog post about one of my favorite purchases I made for the boat.[...]

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Travel Log

Our Epic Surprise Disney World Christmas Vacation

Disney World for Christmas

Going to Disney World for Christmas was an epic surprise gift from Grammy and Grampy to our family. To be clear, the adults knew, but the kids had no idea! We spent four days in the parks, while spending our first night enjoying the hotel pool and leaving bright and early on the sixth day for snowy Seattle. https://youtu.be/1_JJZVgvdjU The Disney World Christmas Surprise Our Di[...]

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Helpful Tools

Why This Luxury Tool is an Essential Part of our Kit

rinsekit review boats

The Rinsekit is a popular portable shower that provides high pressure water on the go. While I may have considered this at one point a luxury, I now see it as essential for our water loving family. This helpful tool had been on my radar for at least a year, after one car trip of sandy, muddy kids too many. However, I thought it was just another thing to buy, when a water bottle could[...]

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Travel Log

Where have we been? Our first year of adventure onboard Coco Mar

We’ve been sailing the Salish Sea for coming up on a year, onboard Coco Mar, our 41 foot ketch. This is a running timeline of what we've been up to. August 13th, 2021 Closed on the boat while in Santa Barbara, CA August 16th, 2021 Got the keys and made our first boat purchase - lightbulbs! August 19th, 2021 Moved onto the boat in Bellingham’s Squallicum Harbor August 20th,[...]

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Travel Log

Sprouting Win 🌱 Sprouting lentils in trays.

The last time I used my new stainless steel trays I was sad to be left with a broccoli sprout mess. I told myself I’d try again using a different form of sprouting seed. Having lentils in hand, I soaked them overnight and began giving them sprout baths twice a day. On the third day they were done! I had never had lentil sprouts before. They’re very tasty! A little spicy and nutty,[...]

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Donogh,

Hi, I’m Jennifer Donogh,

the Cruise Director for our 41' ketch sailboat. We're traveling a lot, so creating healthy routines is a priority for me. Plus, planning fun excursions, meals, and onboard activities for our family of 4.

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San Juan Islands

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  • Hippity Hops Through the San Juans

    August 5, 2022
  • Lopez Island: Fisherman Bay and Spencer Spit

    August 4, 2022
  • Seinfeld’s Productivity Tip

    August 1, 2022

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