Te Ara is Headed South!
Well everyone, the day has finally arrived. After two years of working on Te Ara here in the Bay, McKay and I are finally turning our...
“Little by little, one travels far.”
"Te-Ara" is Maori and translates roughly to "The Path". This is the name that I chose for my 1973 Whitby 42 ketch, bought on Valentines Day 2021 in Alameda, California.
Five years ago, I discovered my love for blue water sailing during a six month cruise from New Zealand to Washington state. On that adventure, I promised myself that I would take my own boat from California back to New Zealand one day. Over the next few years, I plan on making Te Ara into a true blue water cruiser to prepare both her and myself for that journey.
This blog is intended to record my steps along that road. I hope that you all enjoy the reading and that these stories inspire others to find their own path.