Trip Philosophy
Going sailing became my dream because I wanted to do something where my actions and decisions mattered, where there were real consequences if I was careless or lazy or unprepared. I wanted to be judged by Nature, not people. Alone in the middle of the ocean, I knew that we were going to be tested. I found that it was a mental challenge unlike anything I had ever faced before. It was a mix of stressful and peaceful, tiring and boring, exciting and awe-inspiring, hateful and wonderful. I felt ALIVE. It's the best thing I've ever done.

Many thought, and still think, we're crazy.

Other people and sailors have done more and done better things, but I feel very lucky to have done this one thing. I wanted it to change me, and it has.