For Sale!

After 6 years of living aboard, a marriage, a pregnancy, two countries and hundreds of islands, we have finally gotten her all cleaned up and ready to list. This is such a bittersweet day for us. We have both already gotten in the land mode mind set and are enjoying A/C, running water, sleeping through the night without having to check the anchor, and dishwashing and laundry machines in our own home.

But, there are so many great memories on this boat, and so many adventures left undone. Moving to land, getting jobs and starting a family are new adventures in and of themselves, but we are going to miss this nomadic lifestyle. It was the best random decision we have ever made and I wouldn't change one second of it (well, maybe one or two of the less enjoyable moments). We have become better individuals and a more united couple because of our time spent at sea. We have met so many great people from all walks of life and will keep in touch with them even though we are no longer on the water.

And although this is goodbye to "All In", this is not goodbye to sailing. It runs deep in our blood now and I am sure that this is only a hiatus.

"All In" looks better now than she has since we bought her - isn't that the way it always goes?! Thanks to some sweat equity from my parents and of course my diligent husband and myself, we have her in pristine condition. My only hope is that she sells quickly and goes to someone who will love her as much as we did. I hope, like us, her travels are only just beginning and that she has many more miles to see.

Working hard:

The finished product: