I'm not sure how to start again, I just know that I must. It's been a long time since I have written something for myself, for this blog. And it's been on my heart for a few years to do so, but it's just never been the right time i.e. I always had excuses and, until now, my circumstances easily justified any reason I came up with.

But it's time to put my big girl panties on and do the thing. So if you are reading this, thank you.

I believe the last proper post I did was in 2017 and a ridiculous amount of life changing things have happened in the time since.

We sailed a decent amount of miles on various other boats. Did a good amount of travelling and living in new countries and continents. Bought a house, made a home base and built a new community of friends in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Briefly tried our hand at farming, and realised we should stick to sailing. And most recently, bought an apartment and created a home base in Sardinia, Italy.

That is, of course, the short version. I am looking forward to sharing all those past adventures with you, as well as some exciting new and different ones coming up soon!

Stay tuned.

I didn't think I would have to write these words before the end of our circumnavigation, but journeys evolve and Melody needs a new crew to continue hers.

For so long, returning to Melody and continuing the circumnavigation, kept me focused. The realisation that I will never see or sail her again is devastating. I fought it for a good while but inevitably you have to accept that life's course isn't always the same one you have charted for yourself.

So, if we cannot continue with her, my hope and desire is that someone else will. That her new crew will love and enjoy her as much as we did.

Right now she is on the hard, on the island of Hiva-Oa, in French Polynesia, and she's waiting for her new owner(s). So if that's you please contact us here and have a look at her page for more photos and details: S/Y MELODY