The GLY World Odyssey 500 yachts brought gifts, their own and gifts received from Byond Relief NZ & Rotary Russel island NZ in Opua to be transported to the 10 local communities visited in May 2023. In order to avoid problems, these 'small' gifts were only given after a public event was arranged with the local village leader so everything was done 'in the open' and shared fairly between the local people. To preserve their dignity, the sailors accepted the generous gifts of fresh fruits & local handicrafts given to them. A win-win situation as it should always be! Thanks also to our fund raising patrons who generously donated solar lights (seen in another video) to these communities. This 'mission' was born after the last 2 tropical cyclones and earthquake that hit Vanuatu in March 2023. Thankfully most communities are quite resilient but still need some help in the aftermath of previous cyclones where little help was received because of pandemic restrictions. Thanks to s/v Fou de Bassan for short video.

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⛵️First stop on the way to the Bahamas — HarborWalk Marina in Destin! Salty Abandon’s tied up and looking sharp in her slip. Music next door at Margaritaville, great burgers at Harry T's 🍔. 🎙️Check out my sailing podcast 🎧 https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #HarborWalkMarina #BahamasBound #DestinFlorida

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Here are ten reasons people choose to cross an ocean under sail, and why this voyage might be the one that stays with you. 1. To trade noise for the sound of wind in the sails. 2. To trade speed for purpose, rediscover the art of slow travel. 3. To find peace in simplicity: shared meals, shifting skies, and endless horizons. 4. To connect deeply with nature and people, far from Wi-Fi and routine. 5. To learn how to sail a tall ship by doing, steering, setting sails, keeping watch. 6. To watch the sun rise and set with nothing but sea around you. 7. To feel small, in the best possible way. 8. To trade notifications for the sound of waves and laughter on deck. 9. Because every voyage helps keep this historic ship - built in 1911 — sailing the world. 10. Because you'll return home with more than stories, you'll return changed. Share it with the one you'd want beside you at sea. @barkeuropa

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Sailing my Catalina 30 near Long Beach on a windy day. We had too much sail area out so we got into a little trouble but it all ended well. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@sailingsole FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailingsole

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