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The world needs people who reach for their dreams so that others can know it is possible

Pat Henry

Hello, and welcome to the online home of the sailing vessel Synergy!  In September 2002, my wife and I made a decision that would change our lives forever.  Instead of working until the age of retirement and being too old to enjoy our lives, or worse yet, risk having an unfortunate accident that will prevent us from living out our dreams, we decided to take a mid-life retirement, cruise the world (or parts of it) in our own boat, and resume working when we return.  This is the story of a couple of thirty-somethings who decided enough was enough, and opted out of the cycle of working 10-12 hour days for the benefit of others.  This is the story of living out a dream, and drawing the sweetest nectars that life has to offer.

Why cruising?  For us, the ocean holds a special meaning.  Before moving to Seattle we lived for three years in a beautiful beachside community nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  In that environment, it's only a matter of time before one gets drawn out onto the water.  The inherent romance in sailing soon won us over and the rest, as they say, is history.  Truth be told, we never in our wildest dreams imagined that we would live out the scenes described by Denny Moore, Robin Knox Johnston, Annie Hill, Richard Henry Dana and Pat Henry, to name just a few.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the unconditional support and encouragement of our family and friends.  To them we extend a very special "thank you" for helping us realize this dream!

We hope that by sharing our experiences and preparations online, anyone having the same ideas, or inclinations, will be motivated to follow through with their own plans.

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

 

Mariella & Louis

 

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