Our happy place
Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
–Mark Twain
Sailing and living on the water is where we want to be, follow along as we continue our projects and get closer to retirement.
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The POWER part of sailing
So…. we all agree that sailing is not only the best way to boat but also the most economical. However, we all have those times when we have to start the motor and use mechanical propulsion to get to where we want to go. Whether we are motoring to make up time or due to… Read more
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Wanted…Needed…ISO…
So we all have a list, items we need, items that we would like to have, and items that would make our lives so much nicer. Because Ocean Phoenix is currently in a state of being a racing boat, you can image that we are on the look out for many items. Yes, I know… Read more
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Ocean Phoenix
We have talked a little here and there about Ocean Phoenix, so I think it is time to cover her inside and out. We purchased her just over a month ago on September 12, with her already on the hard. That meant that while we do not have to pay for hauling fees this year,… Read more
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Mooring Location
Hey all, we are looking for a mooring location for next season. Currently our boat is on the hard in Barrington, Rhode Island. We have really come to enjoy the Rhode Island area as well as Bedford, Massachusetts. Though we are totally open to suggestions… But first, some information is needed…Ocean Phoenix has 8′ draft… Read more
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From the Beginning
Our dream…to retire when James turns 55, myself 50 and sail away into the great blue yonder. Yup, we all have dreams and some of us out there share this same dream. We have ten years to turn this dream into reality. James has owned boats in the past, a powerboat first and then a… Read more
Seeing The World 