All Aboard!

The going away bbq has taken place and the engine compartment almost complete....Now it is time to cast the lines off and sail south! As many of you know, James and I are setting sail on an adventure into the Pacific ocean. Afloat our 26ft home, Mai Miti Vavau, we will explore small atolls and tropical islands we encounter along the way. First destination, Palmyra Atoll, approximately 900 miles south west of Oahu. The boat is loaded down with cookies and Reeses, so the crossing of a couple of weeks shouldn't be too bad:-) We can't wait for the starry nights,phosphorescence in our wake, and dolphins jumping at the bow as we head underway. We invite you all to follow our journey ahead as we hope to update this blog as much as possible. We also want to thank everyone for putting up with us this last year as we prepared for this trip. Whether it was family taking care of business back at home, friends running mail for us while lending an ear or a turtle van in needed times, the Outrigger crew for all those amazing tools and cold waters, west marine staff doing circles for parts, Ala Wai Marine for patiently answering millions of our questions with smiles and a red cup at hand, or the fuel dock gang with ono food and friday jams, we feel very grateful for you all. Aloha and A hui Hou!