Two years, three months, thousands of miles, two hurricanes, more than twenty waterspouts, seventeen jobs, one grounding, 72 blog posts, two pairs of flip flops, and still one dream.
I began this journey as a school teacher dreaming of the day when I would cast my lines and sail away. I have sailed many knots since [...]
Daphne passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her home with her loving family at her side. Daphne was born February 22, 1928 in the British Colony of Kharagpur. Daphne graduated with honors from a private boarding school in Kurseong, India, located in the Himalayan Mountains. She had a passion for the arts and her exceptional talent in [...]
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My Story: Living Simply
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Yesterday afternoon I stretched out in the cockpit of Daphne. My legs propped up on the aft cabin, my arm shading my eyes from the sun, and my gaze brushing across the pages of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. In the past year reading has taken on a new meaning for me.
No longer am [...]
I may have been fortunate in my employment as a sailor on vessels sans electronics, where I had to sail day and night and in all types of visibility. Most recreational sailors can be more selective about when they sail and choose fair days. My sail-training grounds were the coast of Maine, a place where the [...]
I became aware of my conviction in holding traditional navigational skills as a highly revered craft when I purchased a large offshore chart that needed to be folded in order to fit on Daphne’s small table. With each crease I laid in the chart, with each pleat I tucked into its edges I cringed. Silently, [...]
When it comes to topics related to Voluntary Simplicity, Technology is a source for heated debate. On one hand, many Simplicity advocates feel a strong opposition to technology and go as far a saying that it is “evil,” or you aren’t living simply if you participate in today’s techno-culture. On the other hand, with technology [...]
Teresa’s posting title: “Crew Wanted” was all it took to get me frantically digging up my resume, polishing off a “why-chose-me-as-your-crew” letter, and hitting the send button.
In the following weeks, friends and family would express both worry and wonder over my sudden decision to sail off, days away from any sight of land, with a [...]
Hello!
I’ve been away from blogging, Facebook, twitter, Etsy, and all that fun internet stuff for some time because I was sailing offshore for many days. But I’m back! There will be blog posts coming soon, and the Etsy shop is up again, with new additions coming soon.
Sincerely,
Teresa
Dear Ms. Kate Lardy,
Recently a friend gave me an April 2010 copy of Dockwalk, thinking I might be interested as my career and passion is with the sea. After perusing one issue, I was extremely disappointed by the representation of women captains among its pages. Especially page 21-24, the “Dockshots” and photos of crew attending the Miami Boat Show. With only [...]
