Mike and Linda dreamed of retiring and sailing away to explore exotic places around the world.  In January 2005, at age 57, they were able to make the dream a reality.  They retired, sold their house and furniture, bought a Hylas 49 sloop, and started living the dream.

This website was created to tell their story, share their sailing experiences and photos, and keep friends and family up to date on where they are so they can come visit!

Where Are We Now? 

August 21, 2012 - We are touring the US in our new motorhome.  Aquila is on-the-hard in Savannah, GA.  She is For Sale .. listed with David Walters Yacht Brokers.  Contact Scott Duncombe for more info (954) 527-0664.

What's new on the website ...  

Nothing new in this update.  I'll post again when something changes with respect to Aquila.  We'll be sailing again next year if Aquila isn't sold.

Where Have We Been?

March to June 2005 - Ensenada, Mexico

July to October 2005 - Southern California

November 2005 to May 2006 - Mexico

June to October 2006 - Costa Rica and Panama

November 2006 to January 2007 - Florida

February to June 2007 - Caribbean Islands

July 2007 to October 2007 - Trinidad

November 2007 to February 2008 - Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Key West

March to April 2008 - Florida

May to June 2008 - Atlantic Crossing - Bermuda to Azores to Portugal

July to September 2008 - Gibraltar, Costa del Sol, and Balearic Islands

October 2008 to April 2009 - Barcelona, Spain

May 2009 to September 2009 - Mediterranean Sea (France, Corsica, Sardinia, Tunisia, Sicily)

October 2009 to April 2010 - Rome, Italy

May 2010 - Tuscan Islands and Italian Riviera

June to August 2010 - Corsica, Sardinia, Balearic Islands

September to November 2010 - Spain, Gibraltar, Canary Islands

December 2010 - Atlantic Crossing to Caribbean Islands

January to April 2011 - Caribbean Islands and Bahamas

May to August 2011 - East Coast USA

September and October 2011 - Deltaville, VA  (we fly home for 2 months)

November 2011 to March 2012 - Caribbean Islands & Bahamas