Lifeisgrand

We reverse out of our slip at Newport Yacht Club at precisely 2:30pm on Friday, July 10, 2026. I motor SeaLight down the channel backwards u...

Holmes Manor, Bateau Chanel to the Middle of Lake Ontario  - 52 nautical miles sailed, 45 kilometres driven, 2 kilometres walked We are so c...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And the sailing journey of a lifetime begins with a single mile. From the helm of...

This year’s trip was going to be a little different. We typically take two weeks of vacation in July and push our sailboat as far as we can ...

I awake with a slight headache and the taste of raw onion in my mouth. Last night’s cockpit drinks and garbage plates took a toll. But I car...

It's always exciting when a new day starts with a big surprise, so imagine my delight when Pat burst into our cabin at 3am in terror rep...

The day had finally arrived. The moment I most look forward to all year. Everything in the world seemed right as we casted off the lines and...

I woke up in severe pain resulting from yesterday’s mechanical maneuvers. My back was thrashed and arms and hands were covered in bruises an...

The rain and gloom forecasted for today arrived right on time. After a lengthy coffee session with Andrew and Victoria we drove into downtow...

We were alone again. With the Henriques gone and Andrew and Victoria having to work all weekend and the Ottawa Olsons not arriving until aft...

The day was cool and clear so after breakfast we all paddled into Leek Island to take a leak, I mean a look. It is not a large island – we w...

I am normally a pretty positive guy but the cool and rainy weather was really bumming me out. In years past we have been spoiled with good w...

The poor weather that started yesterday continued into today and we awoke to grey skies and rain. And the forecast didn’t look great. Despit...

Tony, Stella, and I began the day with a swim and a snorkeling expedition while the ladies enjoyed morning coffee in the cockpit. The water ...