Marionette – Page 4 – Sailing Marionette

Stress and Wet Dreams

Ok….so we are just under 2 weeks from casting off our lines and switching from liveaboards to full time cruisers, also known as transients. Exciting times for sure!!! BUT, the reality of dreaming, planning, saving, and spending to get to this point is unbelievable. Of all the things we expected to feel, this enormous wallContinue reading “Stress and Wet Dreams”

What’s In A Name?

Written by the Husband 🙂 Over the last two years I’ve had several inquisitive folk ask not only what does Marionette’s Revenge mean, but also the story behind the Godfather looking logo. When we bought Marionettes Revenge her original name was simply Marionette, which we didn’t care for. At all. Not even a little. In fact someone askedContinue reading “What’s In A Name?”

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

One of the beautiful things about living on a boat is the ablity to choose your surroundings. Don’t like your marina? Move. Don’t like your neighbors? Move. But what if you do like your neighbors? Didn’t see that one coming, but what a happy surprise! When we landed in Tarpon Springs after our 1500 mileContinue reading “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

Out With the Gold, In With the Blue!

I was pleasantly surprised with the overall interior condition of Marionette. She needed a good scrub down (or 5), but the wood was in great shape – especially since she had been just sitting for 4 years. But let’s just say that the previous owners (or whoever was the last decorator was) and hubs andContinue reading “Out With the Gold, In With the Blue!”

Our Life in Tarpon Springs

It’s hard to believe that we have been here almost a month already! Immediately after arriving, we grabbed a couple of hours of sleep and loaded into the car to go get Django. We missed that 65 lb ball of fur more than words can say. His greeting did not disappoint! So thankful for Karen,Continue reading “Our Life in Tarpon Springs”

Know What Else Flies?

So after the fish suicides, we had switched shifts a couple of times and I was napping when I hear a great deal of noise coming from the cockpit. Hubs is clearly fighting a losing battle with the sails. When I come up to help, I see that, yes, he is in fact fighting aContinue reading “Know What Else Flies?”

Sleeping with the Fishes

Sometimes, more often lately, I realize that my life is weird. Not in a bad way, just different. Last week, I had to go 65 ft up the mast of our boat (for the 4th time) and within 10 minutes, I was down and on a conference call. A rather odd succession of events. But,Continue reading “Sleeping with the Fishes”

Puerto Rico – Hubby’s Perspective

So Hubby has decided to contribute to the Sailing Marionette blog, albeit the last thing I want to do is take away from my wonderful wife’s mad skills of writing about our new adventures. However, I guess I do have something to contribute after all… So I will begin with Puerto Rico. We are inContinue reading “Puerto Rico – Hubby’s Perspective”

Sailing Voyage Day 2

We went to bed last night pretty defeated. The water pump situation, COVID border closures, and the wind was not in our favor for the rest of the journey. Hubs and I both felt much better after a full night’s sleep. Coffee in the Caribbean is always a good way to start a Monday. BackContinue reading “Sailing Voyage Day 2”