Uncovering The Turbulent History of Abide

It turns out, there’s more to a sailboat than a sail and a mast… 

After acquiring our 136-foot sailboat, Abide, we discovered something we weren’t expecting to find that sent us down a rabbit hole (and I’m not talking about the 23 jars of mint jelly…).

We found a huge binder of records relating to the original design and purchase of the boat. We’re talking notes from meetings, emails, and even faxes!

In this episode, my husband Bill and I share what we discovered from these historic records - the drama that unfolded that led to 35 pages of change orders or modifications before the original owner was satisfied.

Seeing Abide now, though, it looks like it was worth it!

Highlights from this episode:

• The history of Abide’s original construction and purchase.
• Introducing my husband Bill to the story.
• How Abide, a boat constructed in The Netherlands, was tailored for an American owner.
• Understanding what goes into designing and building a sailboat.
• Where we’re hoping to take Abide to next and in the future.

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