A new life ahead

In May 2016, freshly returned from sailing with my brother Max and friend Harry in the Ionian Sea I suggested our family should take time out to sail around the world. Ten months later, we are ready to board a plane and head to Limassol, Cyprus to board Forty Two, our 2009 Jeanneau 44i which will be our home over the coming months.

Now March 2017, the preparation is nearly done…or I’d like to think so. The foundation repairs still need to be finished, blinds need fixing, a floor needs patching and we’ve got to move what’s left of 14 years of detritus and furniture to a storage unit up north (in case we ever come back).

And the boat. It is hard to believe but the anti-osmosis & anti fouling is fully complete, radar is operational, engine is serviced, life raft is ready, and cabin cushions replacement has started. There are million things to do when we arrive but for now, all is well.

“It takes a village” and this adventure is no exception. Without the support of friends and family our sabbatical wouldn’t be possible. From helping us find and buy our boat to looking after our home while we are away, you’ve all become part of our adventure.

So friends, welcome to our blog. We promise to share our journey with you and hope you’ll post your comments and questions as we go. Each blog post will be signed off by the person who wrote it, changing between Sheila, Margaret, Kevin and Theodore. 

Kevin