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Category: East Coast Expedition

Annapolis, MD Port Stop
September 23, 2021December 9, 2021

Annapolis, MD Port Stop

Our final port stop in the East Coast Expedition was in Annapolis, Maryland, a hub of maritime activity. We were hosted by Epilepsy Foundation Maryland […]

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Philadelphia, PA Port Stop
September 15, 2021December 9, 2021

Philadelphia, PA Port Stop

Saturday marked our fourth port stop in the East Coast Expedition, hosted by Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania and Paul’s Purple Warriors. While Phil wasn’t […]

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Boston, MA Port Stop
September 8, 2021December 9, 2021

Boston, MA Port Stop

Saturday evening was the third port stop event in this summer’s East Coast Expedition. Our final event with Epilepsy Foundation New England was certainly the most well attended, with over 100 people joining us for a sunset cruise in Boston Harbor aboard the Mass Bay Lines Music City Queen.

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Setting a Record
September 6, 2021December 9, 2021

Setting a Record

Yesterday began before sunrise with a quiet walk down the marina dock to where Cepheus waited for us. Looking at the weather ahead, I wanted to get an early start towards a variety of options where we could tuck in for the night, if we wanted to.

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Single vs.  Double-handed Sailing
September 1, 2021December 9, 2021

Single vs. Double-handed Sailing

As I went to Portland, I was on my own (solo), but coming from Portland to Boston I was sailing with Ilya (double-handed). Is solo better than double-handed sailing or the other way around? Neither is better.

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Portland, ME Port Stop
August 31, 2021December 9, 2021

Portland, ME Port Stop

On Saturday, we held our second port stop event in Portland, ME hosted by Epilepsy Foundation New England. Over 50 people with epilepsy and their families enjoyed a sunny day next to the ocean at Bug Light Park.

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Night & Lights
August 26, 2021December 9, 2021

Night & Lights

Night is a special time at sea. It’s generally when I write a blog. No idea why, but about midnight my mind has jelled on some items that I have been mulling during the day.

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Weather Watch
August 22, 2021December 9, 2021

Weather Watch

Hurricane Henri has delayed our departure, although we are still on schedule for our Portland, ME port stop on Saturday.

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Newport, RI Port Stop
August 20, 2021December 9, 2021

Newport, RI Port Stop

East Coast Expedition Distance Sailed: 9 nautical miles Yesterday, we held our first port stop event in Newport, RI, hosted by Epilepsy Foundation New England. […]

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East Coast Expedition: Summer 2021
July 29, 2021December 9, 2021

East Coast Expedition: Summer 2021

This summer, we’re kicking off our multi-year global voyage with the East Coast Expedition.

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