During the trip, a few photographers and I got into the dinghy to take photos of The Adventuress while the others were on watch, swabbing the deck and managing the sales. There was also ample time for art and journaling.

In Papeʻete, we found French style grocery stores like Carrefours but we also loved the fresh market in town as well as roadside attractions. Farmer's markets while traveling are my favorite!

Prepare for the worst so the worst never happens

I got hooked on sailing about five years ago. This is a twelve step process on how I got into it with resources on how you can enjoy the sailing lifestyle too.

Why do you need a resume? A one pager will let skippers and boat managers know your skill set and whether you might be a fit for their program.

Here are my top tips on how to get on boats and bonus etiquette tips to make sure you’re invited back by captains.

I have a life long dream of chucking everything and buying a boat.

Meet Joia, an X-Yacht 49.

We were on a test sail from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island with some of the crew headed to Polynesia later in the year. It was good to prep, test and get to know each other.