Inspired by Nick Farriella’s parody “This Side of Paradise: A Letter from F. Scott Fizgerald, Quarantined in the South of France,” I decided to pen my own letter about our experiences in waiting out the Coronavirus pandemic. Note that this letter was a parody and was not written by Fitzgerald. It was brilliantly done, though! The letter below is my own about my experiences being quarantined on our sailboat in the North of Nicaragua.
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Meet the Cruisers: Jamie and Carson of S/V LeeAnn
In the fourth installment of my Meet the Cruisers series, I introduce you to Jamie and Carson on S/V LeeAnn, a Seattle couple who plan to cross the Pacific in just a few weeks! My intention with this series is to introduce you to the cruising individuals, couples, and families that we have met while providing insight into this lifestyle, sharing the different types of stories, dreams, and reasons that drive people to cruise, and giving you an inside perspective on what it’s really like to be out here. If you’re interested in cruising one day or just intrigued by this lifestyle, I hope that this series shows you that there isn’t just one type of person who is cut out for living this way. Everybody has a different story. Read Jamie and Carson’s here.
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Meet the Cruisers: Nicole and Keenan of S/Y Maison de Santé
Hello and welcome back to Meet the Cruisers! This month, I’m introducing you to Keenan, Nicole, and their sailor dog Jack. They hail from San Diego and are spending this season cruising Mexico, from Baja to Barra de Navidad and the Sea of Cortez. Learn more about Nicole and Keenan, like how it is to sail with a dog, how they’re funding this lifestyle, the biggest challenges they face, and more here!
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Cruising Central America: How We’re Impacted By the Coronavirus Pandemic
Garrett and I sailed out of Mexico for Nicaragua four days ago. While we were at sea, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama enforced border restrictions and closures. We got nervous with every passing mile. Would we be allowed into Nicaragua? Will we be able to transit the Panama Canal next month as planned? Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on cruising through Central America here.
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An End to Four Months of Cruising Pacific Mexico
Garrett and I have spent the past four months sailing 2,400 miles along the Pacific Coast of Mexico on our 35-foot sailboat, Thisldu. We’ve made twenty-six stops, slightly improved our Spanglish, and have nothing but great things to say about this country. Read about our experiences cruising Mexico along with what’s next for us here.
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