As they say, all good things must come to an end. We very deliberately returned to Florida to ensure that our boys got to experience a brick-and-mortar high school environment. We firmly believe that was the right choice for us but that did not make it an easy choice. We loved our years cruising the Caribbean and we all appreciate what a truly unique opportunity and life experience our trip represents.

Meanwhile, we have all established our landslide routines that now include high school sports, college preparations (Ryan has received a full ride scholarship to the University of Florida.) Work and family obligations fill our days rather than reef diving and dockside sundowner gatherings. To be sure, we leave our cruising life behind both grateful to have done it and sad to see it all end.

Perhaps the most poignant moment and the one that drove it home that this particular chapter of our lives has closed was the day that we signed a contract to sell our beloved Pilot’s Discretion. The above video is the final video that we have of her. We hope you can appreciate just how special our floating home has become for us.

Until we meet again,fair winds and following seas.