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Bear in Florida – Fall 2019 Update

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Margaret

This is the first of a multi-part series to catch folks up on the last several months. Margaret and I have been writing these posts jointly, switching off every paragraph. We returned to the States right around June 1, coming … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Margaret

We had the pleasure of talking with Chris Smith, creator of The Bonnie Boat Sailing Podcast, a few weeks ago. We discussed preparation for our offshore trip to the British Virgin Islands, what it is like to live aboard Bear, … Continue reading →

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Closing the Loop

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Margaret

Today we finished our second circumnavigation of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. We made our first clockwise tour in November, just after Jeff and Felipe brought the boat down from the Chesapeake, and before we started our stint as … Continue reading →

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Back to being tourists.

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Margaret

After two months of Bay Hosting for the Virgin Islands National Park, we are now officially just plain-ole tourists again. Our time living in Leinster Bay was not only rewarding and fulfilling, but also just flat out fun. From making … Continue reading →

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Provisioning: Lessons Learned

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Margaret

Provisioning: Lessons Learned We have now been away from the continental US for 3 months, enjoying the British and US Virgin Islands. While we stocked up on a what we thought was a ton of food before we set sail … Continue reading →

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New Episode Today! Exploring Cape Cod

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Margaret

We uploaded a new video today! Woohoo! In this episode, we explore Redbrook Harbor, transit the Cape Cod Canal, and go ashore in Provincetown! Also, please check out our limited-time print sale. We have several prints for sale and have … Continue reading →

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Engine Updates and Return to Seasons Print Sale

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Margaret

Heartbreaking. This is the only word to describe the loss of our engine and, perhaps, the loss of our sabbatical cruising dream. For the last 6 years, we been working toward spending Margaret’s 15-month sabbatical living aboard and cruising our … Continue reading →

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Cruising Rhode Island

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Margaret

In our latest video, we check out several cool anchorages in Rhode Island, including the Kickamuit River and Fogland Point. Follow the link below to check it out! And as always, if you enjoy our videos, give us a thumbs … Continue reading →

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Two new RTS videos this week on YouTube!

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Margaret

We are happy to share Episode 1 of Season 4 with you today! Check out our departure from Rock Hall – with our crew Kerry – as we make our way north to Newport, RI. We find that in early … Continue reading →

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Trailer for our new season now on YouTube!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Margaret

This morning we released the trailer for our new season which documents our travels from the Chesapeake Bay to Maine. Follow along as we encounter seals and porpoises galore, epic sunsets, and tons of amazing hikes. Maine is a cruiser’s … Continue reading →

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