Four things make dreams happen:
Shared vision
Mutual sacrifice
Relentless execution
A glorious web of humans who love and support us
This Dream was a four year quest:
First, a list of makers whose boat designs and style we liked.
Next, a discussion about what we wanted from a features perspective – two heads, a cabin at either end so we could have space apart if/when we needed it, a companionway that our dog Nika could easily navigate and sturdy construction so we could go offshore if / when we desired.
From there we spent a BUNCH of time looking at hundreds (literally) of boats on the web, created what felt like endless comparison spreadsheets, went to the Newport boat show four times and the Annapolis boat show once.
Next came offers on five boats (a story in and of itsefl) to finally get to this point , from which the rest will unfold.
Grateful to the amazing Dr. Lynn MacKesson for sharing the vision and putting up with my endless questions, and to our many friends who encouraged us, challenged us and kept the wind in our sails as we pushed forward…