This week on Adventure on Deck

What happens when your sailboat is forced to leave the dock before you feel completely ready, and the deck is turned into an ice rink? 

This week, I’m joined again by our captain, Roland – in person this time! We’re sitting aboard Abide as we reflect on the departure from the shipyard in Belfast, Maine. 

Abide had become part of the local scenery, with both friends and strangers showing up to give her a send off. But the decision for Abide to leave the dockyard wasn’t made by us. We revisit the chaotic moments leading up to Abide departure and the challenges that followed. 

We also dive into Abide’s sea trials – the first voyages as well as Abide’s trip into Newport. 

Highlights from this episode: 

  • Dealing with the pressure of being forced out of the shipyard before we were absolutely ready. 
  • Roland’s mishap that turned the deck into an ice rink! 
  • The emotional farewell as friends and locals wished Abide off. 
  • Struggling to get off the frozen dock and into open water. 
  • The almost-too-tight squeeze of clearing low bridges during Abide’s first sea trials. 

The first leg of her journey may be complete, but there’s plenty more ahead! So be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for the next episode. Here’s a preview…