We departed on this trip and found out we weren't the only ones! We have met some spectacular people along the way. One of the greatest parts of a lifestyle such as this is the amazing network of support and friendship that one finds. It is a unique world that we share.
Buddy boats, fellow friends or crazy cruisers such as ourselves. Whatever you call them, here are just a few of the connections we've made that will last a lifetime.
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Lawur
home port: San Diego, CA to Vienna, Austria
Robert, Niki, Sebastian & Benjamin
www.lawur.com
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The first kid boat we met and made instant connections. We were joined at the hip until they decided to start dawdling but we know we will be attached to them forever. |
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Moorea
home port: Seattle, WA
Kelly & Kelly (or kelly boy and kelly girl)
www.kkmoorea.com
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We first met them on the dock in San Diego but really got the chance to get to know them Mexico. We have been laughing and smiling all the way. Could be due to our shared love of sweets and life. OK the sweet life. |
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Capaz
home port: Portland, Oregon
Tod, Juli, Jake
& Zack
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We floated past them in dinghies in Cabo San Lucas. Any boat with kids is a friend of ours and two boys to boot. There will always be adventures to share with them on or off the water. |
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Sarabi
home port: Victoria, B.C.
Barry & Karen |
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Our first meeting was in Zihuatanejo, MX , just like their cats, they are regal, refined and full of fun or mischief how ever you 'ld like to look at it! |
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White Swan
home port: Port Townsend, WA
Bob & Diana
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These two are the epitome of following your dream, a style all their own with a spirit and energy to carry us all. |
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New Dawn
home port: Anchorage, AK
Ross & Laura
www.rossandlaura.net |
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The ying and yang of the group, these two will keep you entertained and guessing all the way.
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Neried
home port: Anchorage, AK
Ray & Judy |
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Proud parents of Ross on New Dawn, an amazing opportunity for them to share a special trip together. |
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Sensei
home port: Richmond, CA
Chris, Kelly & Clair
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Always there to lend a helping hand, there is much to gain from life grasshopper. |
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Bold Spirit
home port: Port Orchard, WA
Jeff & Kathy
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Dock mates from home, these two are the true sailors and have earned their stripes. |
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Sea Kardinal
home port: San Francisco, CA
Frank, Jenny & Abby
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Our only regret is that we didn't meet them sooner. We found each other floating around in the middle of the ocean somewhere, though they are settling in NZ our courses will cross again someday we're sure. |
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Kabuki
Ross
home port: Anchorage, AK
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Look up the word fisherman in the dictionary and there he will be. No one man should know so much about a fish but we are so glad he does. And we are wiser for having met him. Focus! |
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Blue Sky
home port: Redondo Beach, CA
Jim, Emma, Phoebe & Drake
www.thevoyageofbluesky.com |
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Energy in spades!!! You will never need or want for fun, laughter, warmth and a smile with them in their lives. Think just how happy we are to have them in ours. |
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DIVA
home port: Sao Paolo, Brazil
Mark, Corinna, Patrick, Alexander & Philipp
www.esslefamily.com
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We caught wind of them on the airwaves long before we finally caught up with each other in Tonga. One of our favorite boats, full of boys to add to the mix and one of the dearest families we'll ever met. |
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De Pelikaan
homeport: Scheveningen, Holland
Vincent, Iris,River & Roxy
www.depelikaan.waarbenjij.nu |
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You can't miss this smiley family in their beautiful traditional dutch style "yellow" sailboat. Their passion for life, family and appreciation for the world we share is infectious. |
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Monkey's Business
Jason & Laurel
homeport: Denver, Colorado
www.monkeysbusiness.biz |
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In love with the water, wind, waves and family, they are the perfect combination. |
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Our Country Home
home port: Corpus Christi, TX
Ralph & Glenda
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The salt of the earth. The most genuine and kind hearted couple you'll ever meet. |
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Caravan
Gene, Viki & Fiona
home port: Seattle, WA
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We lost them in the Sea of Cortez, MX somewhere but we know we will run into them again someday. |
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We'll add some more as soon as we can capture their smiling faces.
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