Gosh it’s been windy here!! The temps have been very warm, so the wind has been strong. We have been spinning and rolling a ton. Sleep has been less than ideal. And days are full of “wow, what was the wind speed of THAT gust.” It’s been stressful.

Yesterday I had a contractor photograph a marriage proposal for me, so I spent some time sending off a sneak peek this morning with an iced coffee. It’s been fun experimenting with having other photographers shoot for me, while I handle all the booking, logistics, and editing. I’m not sure if I’ll continue doing this, but I’m happy to know what it’s like at least. And I’ve been able to work with 2 different contractors, so that’s been interesting too.

In the afternoon we played some cribbage and last night Brian made some soft shackles.

I’ve been doing some planning for our route home. And today was another spa day for Maui, after we went to the driftwood cabin. I found our driftwood art from last year, and added ‘2025’ to it. I love it.

Rachel editing proposal photos in Lightroom with an iced coffee in a mason jar on the boat

Brian making soft shackles from Dyneema line at the saloon table with a mushroom field guide nearby

Hand pointing to the painted SV Yahara driftwood art piece with 2025 newly added in the driftwood cabin

Entrance to the driftwood cabin at Octopus Islands covered in signs, art, and mementos from visiting boats

Rachel holding Maui in front of the driftwood cabin decorated with boat names and art at Octopus Islands

Rachel smiling while planning the route home with a Desolation Sound cruising guide and notebook

Maui getting a bath in a collapsible tub inside the boat shower for spa day