Back in the water

Took a trip to Prisoners Harbor following the fire works off the coast of Santa Barbara. A cloudy voyage, but we managed to enjoy it anyway.

HUGE grey whale passed by, we stopped and enjoyed him for awhile. Went to shore for a hike and picked some beautiful wild flowers for our table - only to find out from the very nice park ranger with a gun in his holster, that it is illegal to do so - he gave me a warning and let me keep them. He made Jack empty his pockets full of rocks and shells - nothing is to leave the island. We both wanted to stick our heads in the sand - we felt like two criminals appearing before mother nature herself.

Haul out and final prep under way

Getting so close I can almost smell and feel the sea spray. We are in the final stages of our prep work, which include but are not limited to, (because when you fix one thing on a boat, another thing breaks) bottom paint - replacing the sail drives - waxing - polishing every nook and cranny - fixing the water maker, that just broke, ect. ect. ect. Our departure lists still remain as long as they were because when we cross off one thing we add another. But all in all we are feeling good about our progress, and feel we may actually be ready to leave as planed on September 1st.

Baja Ha Ha - and then some

No turning back now. We have officially entered the Baja Ha Ha Rally. This is a two week sail boat rally that departs from San Diego, makes two stops along the way, and finishes in Cabo. We thought this would be a good launch into our two year (maybe more ) ( maybe less) adventure. Last year over 180 boats traveled down the coast together. It is a great way to connect with a community of like minded adventurist. Some will continue to cruise like us, while others will complete the Rally, then head back to REALITY. I am hoping to gather up some folks and offer sunrise yoga on the beach, and sun down Yoga on the beach. I hope to keep teaching some how, some way - it is what I LOVE to do, and it is one thing I already know I will miss dearly.

Closing down Neighborhood Yoga at the end of this month is pulling on my heart strings in such a big way. I have become very attached to my community of students, who have allowed me to share my voice and spirit of yoga with them for over 4 years....

There is much to do before we depart, as we figure out what we would like to do to the boat and what we can afford to do, which don't match up. Safety and communication are at the top of the list. I need to be able to stay in contact with Alex and Blake, so I can still mother them even if I am 200 miles off shore.

We are in full gear up mode. Patrick spends all day, every day, at the harbor getting the boat ready. We have lists and more lists of things we need to do and purchase. These last few months are creeping by, and before we know it - our dock lines will be cut, and into the wind we will head. I am beyond excited about this opportunity to explore, and connect with the powerful, and beautiful Ocean. I am also super excited about home schooling Jack, and meeting other families who are living this Nomadic life for awhile.

For more info on the Baja Ha Ha check it out at:

http://www.baja-haha.com

Home Sweet Home - SOON

Santosha in sanskrit means contentment. For the past 9 years, we have found contentment on weekends, and summer breaks, via sailing and anchoring at various places on Santa Cruz, and Catalina Island. Now, we are in the midst of planning a two year, give or take, full time, sailing adventure to Mexico with the potential of crossing to the south Pacific, or through the Panama canal. We are excited about living a more simple life, with freedom and adventure as part of our daily routine.