Where were they going without ever knowing the way? That's a good question! Looking back on our past experiences with cruising sailboats, we always find ourselves in trouble while enjoying a glass of sangria in the Azores and Canary Islands. In 2014, after making our first Atlantic Ocean crossing from Miami to Horta (Faial), we got to talking about an aluminum boat that could one day take us to the Arctic. We had high hopes, and lots of delusions, that we could complete a 9 month full refit on this hunk of metal that had been abandoned in Southern Florida for 10 years. 2.5 years after moving her from storage to the work yard (and that was after crossing BACK across the Atlantic to return on our first cruising boat to Florida), we did splash the Alu boat and head out for a grand adventure. Completing our goal of sailing her into the Arctic Circle, we had been wintering over in the UK when we decided to escape the cold for a few weeks and take advantage of incredibly cheap flights to Tenerife. Think $140 round trip. Sitting in a Montaditos, we discussed how poor the aluminum boat was at sailing, and how much we missed the performance cruiser of our previous Sabre. But...multihulls were the future, and honestly, I was tired of getting seasick from every passage we went on. Mart had hopes for another refit, but I was adamant that the kind of time and effort we'd have to dedicate would be much better spent on a new build. We researched home builds and were eventually contacted by Max Cruise in the process. Once again delusions took over as we thought we could complete this build in 2 years. As you can see, we're already well past that, with at least another year on the horizon. Would I change ANYTHING about the steps we've taken in the past or where it has lead us now? Absolutely not. This is exactly where I'm supposed to be in my life, and when this catamaran does hit the water, I know I'll be filled with nothing but pride and joy. 🤩⛵

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Where is Ben? 👀 Hint: he’s in his bed… 😎⚓ Can you find him? _____ Où est Ben ? 👀 Indice : il est dans son lit… 😎⚓ Saurez-vous le retrouver ? #CatanaCatamarans #OuEstBen #FindBen #Voile #CatamaranLife #BonneHumeur #VieEnMer #TeamCatana

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Two people. One sunset. A hundred thoughts slowly fading with the light. Ever tried counting backwards from 100 just to slow down your mind? Witness sunsets like never before when you sail with us. A view this breathtaking awaits🌅 Check our website: https://hubs.li/Q03hMw480 #SeaTrekSailingAdventures #SunsetWithSeatrek

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☔🛥️ Rainy Days at the Anchorage: A Watery Tale 🛥️☔ Rain, rain, and more rain! The heavens have opened up over the anchorage, drenching everything in sight. My watertank fills up in no time, courtesy of Mother Nature's generous downpour. But the real surprise? Take a look at my dinghy – it's transformed into a mini bathtub, brimming with rainwater! As I watch the rain cascade down, I can't help but marvel at the abundance of water surrounding me. Despite the soggy conditions, there's a sense of wonder and gratitude for nature's bounty. It's a reminder that even on the stormiest days, there's beauty to be found in the simplest of moments. ⚓️ #RainyAnchorage #Nature'sBounty #Soggy ⚓️ ☔🛥️ Regenachtige Dagen voor Anker: Een Waterig Verhaal 🛥️☔ Regen, regen en nog meer regen! De hemel heeft zich geopend boven het ankergebied en alles wordt doorweekt. Mijn watertank vult zich in een mum van tijd, dankzij de overvloedige stortbui van Moeder Natuur. Maar de echte verrassing? Kijk eens naar mijn dinghy - die is veranderd in een klein badkuipje, vol met regenwater! Terwijl ik de regen naar beneden zie stromen, kan ik niet anders dan verwonderd zijn over de overvloed aan water om me heen. Ondanks de natte omstandigheden, is er een gevoel van verwondering en dankbaarheid voor de overvloed van de natuur. Het is een herinnering dat zelfs op de stormachtigste dagen schoonheid te vinden is in de eenvoudigste momenten. ⚓️ #RegenachtigAnkergebied #OvervloedVanDeNatuur #Nat ⚓️ #short

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