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Did you know California Zinfandel traces its roots to Croatia? Discover the surprising connection while exploring the vineyards, islands, and traditions of Croatia's beautiful Dalmatian Coast.

Another sail around the sun—celebrated properly. “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” — Michael Altshuler It’s a strange thing to say when you hear it or say it. Time never waits on us. It’s already moving whether we notice it or not. I believe we could be a little unconscious when we say we’re passing time. Are we avoiding the effort of choosing what to do with it? Maybe it’s easier to drift than decide? Is it easier to let time slide by than pur

Scupper didn’t need much—and neither did I. However, on a small boat, everything needs it’s place! “The more you own, the more it owns you.” — Chuck Palahniuk As a child, living aboard a wooden boat in the islands, everything I owned had to fit into a single drawer. I mean everything—and if it didn’t, it didn’t come. No extras, no “just in case,” no second bag. As a child, it was always enough. I didn’t have the language for it back then, and I certainly wasn’t deciding wha

Summers aboard Pure Joy “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” — Anne Lamott Ever wake up feeling like your brain started the day before you did? That’s cortisol doing its morning thing. It’s the body’s natural “rise and shine” hormone. A little spike helps you get moving. I know a lot about cortisol. It was either the job or my high-functioning brain that kept sleep away many nights over the years. Since leaving my j

Strength Is What Keeps Us Free Even the strongest among us face times that require a different kind of strength. Right now, after having a hip replacement, I’m reminded that strength isn’t only about pushing forward. Sometimes it’s about stepping back, respecting timing, and allowing recovery instead of forcing momentum. I’m not someone who naturally gives up control. As most of you know, I’m used to organizing, steering, solving. It’s how I’ve built my l

Sailing the Saronic Gulf offers a relaxed, authentic way to experience Greece—working islands, generous food, and a rhythm shaped by daily life.

Could your everyday spending be funding your next trip to Europe? Learn how one unexpected conversation introduced me to the world of points and miles—and why I'll never travel the same way again.

A historic all-women sailing crew, captained by Joy Sherman, crossed from Key West to Cuba through gale-force winds and high seas.

Between work, travel, and everyday life, it's easy to assume there's always time tomorrow. This holiday season, consider reaching out to someone who's been on your mind—you may make their day, and your own.

Fall reminds us to let go and make room for what’s next. In this reflection, Captain Joy explores the beauty of seasonal change, life transitions, sailing wisdom, and the power of moving with the flow — on land and at sea.

1963 Pearson Alberg on cover of Good Old Boat, July 2019