Beginning the journey of 1,000 miles
Sailing legends Lin and Larry Pardey, who popularized the "go small, go now" mantra, understood that voyage prep is rarely ever finished and sometimes good enough is, and it's simply time to shove off. After installing a second holding tank, vacuum gauges for the fuel system, and getting the engines aligned and serviced, we decided that the remaining prep items could be finished underway. We (and Molly) were ready. We'd spent enough time at the dock tending to "one last project." Katlynn Marine had treated us well, helping us source parts, loaning us tools, even allowing us to stay on their docks free of charge for weeks after Molly's launch, so when it was time to go, I think we all felt a little like we were leaving home. Leila, my dad's GS pup, quickly adjusted to life aboard. The boys spent quality "bro" time together fishing, playing, working. Jake managed to catch scores of fish, among them this beautiful bass. ...