Felicity's First Fourteen (knots)

It has been far too long since we took Felicity for a serious ride but after our haul out that's exactly what we did. Although, it was a quick one just before sunset (we are in the process of replacing our Nav. Lights) this ride was exactly the gratification we'd been longing for after all the hard work we've been doing!

This clip shows what our wake looks like at about 14 knots. This is the first time we've actually had her up to this speed. The reason being is she had some fuel issues, which we resolved (at least we think so) back in January.

Here are some more pictures from that quick trip out the inlet.

Beautiful Things

I just love this song and wanted to share it with all of you! Hope you like it as much as I do! Namaste.

"Locked Out of Heaven" - Bruno Mars

New Favorite Song Here!

Lately we've been doing a whole lot of working, the kind we get "paid" for AND we are in a holding pattern. We each have our little routines; little one goes to school everyday, I go to yoga and work and Cap'n is scarcely seen as his yacht is on two trips within the next two months. That being said work aboard Felicity is at a stand still. On my "off" days I'll be prepping and painting the engine rooms or prepping and painting our heads. Two major projects that will *hopefully* be finished sometime in February are the completion of our fuel system (more on that in another post) and the addition of a shiny, new head (that's marine speak for toilet). That is about as far ahead as I can forecast our lives. In the meantime, to make up for our lack of interesting posts here is one of my *newest* favorite songs to listen to as I tinker aboard! Bruno Mars is really showing us his influences in this track with flavors reminiscent of The Police and even a lil' Bob Marley! Check it out, hope it makes you wiggle a little!! ;)

"Time is Love" - Josh Turner

Since we LOVE Country music, I'm sharing my latest fav with you! I think it's pretty relevant to all of us. Our "American" way of life is all about hurrying from point A to point B to accomplish whatever it is at the time that is sooo stinking important. I notice the stress on everyone else's face more so now than when I, too was a "hurry worry-er". Ever since we learned to "chill out" (a big lesson taught by the cruising lifestyle; try being underway for 12 days straight at a snails pace) I am completely comfortable letting people go in front of me at the grocery store, at the coffee shop even at (gasp) the post office. SERIOUSLY, I just don't mind. My favorite saying is, " I'm in no rush to die." That often gets their attention. I hope it shocks them out of their rush induced spastic state into a state of realization that time is more than just $money$! Time is LOVE! And that is exactly what Josh Turner is singing about here. Enjoy, I hope this song touches you as it has me.

Namaste.

Original Ad for 50 Hatteras

As we were enjoying a lazy day yesterday we stumbled upon this ad through Sams Marine, sponsor for the Hatteras Owner's Forum. This is original footage of the first fiberglass motor yacht. You'll notice the original 50' Hatteras didn't include a flybridge. Felicity is a 1968 model, the last year they manufactured. Just looking at the way they are playing around in the water makes us want to get up and go! Check it out!

Hatteras 50 Motor Yacht & 28 Convertible by samsmarine

Parent to Parent

"I prayed God would give me an awesome life; I think he just made me famous!" - Gia

Okay so, after yesterday's post and comments I have to say that not only is Gia awesome, (I mean I am a little biased) but all boat kids are awesome. I got to thinking and every single one of our best friends live on boats. There's Sebastian on Jamoco, Maya & Finn on Tranquility, Arias on Necesse, Jade & Marc Antoine on L'Eau Dace 4, Storm on Cat and many many others I forgot to mention. We keep in touch with these kids through an awesome website, kids4sail.org run by an incredible boat mom as a way to foster play dates and get the kids to keep in touch with their friends even after they sail away!

Kids that live on boats have more responsibilities, they are more aware of their surroundings and learn nautical language as well as boat handling skills on top of their every day studies. Since the sailing lifestyle includes a lot of travel they are able to adapt to change and make friends quickly helping them to fit in anywhere. I'm so happy that we were able to share our lifestyle and education choices with the South Florida region through WSVN Channel 7 and hopefully even further by sharing the link with our sailing friends from all over the world!

Please take a minute and view the video. If you' d like to share it with someone that is interested in learning more about alternative education or sailing with children please do.

Click here

Felicity gets a dolphin surprise!

I used to think dolphins were cool, but always thought people that had dolphin tattoos or stickers on their car were a little childish. Now, I really understand the infatuation. This sight just never gets old. I run up to the bow every single time I see their little tail or fin appear. I squeal in delight as they jump and play. Dolphins just never get old!