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Aboard our sailboat Nuala

Join us on our family's journey as we sail our beautiful sailboat Nuala from Knoxville, Tennessee, to the Bahamas! Experience the thrill of the ocean and the serenity of the horizon.

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1st night on the boat!!! Will update later, but for now, we’ve got work to do!!! #sailingsoon @ray.hereandtheretravels

1st night on the boat!!! Will update later, but for now, we’ve got work to do!!! #sailingsoon @ray.hereandtheretravels

Nuala is on the hard (not in the water) for at least the next week as we finish up final projects ahead of our official leave date April 7th! 3 more portlights to replace and repairing the stuffing box today. Can’t believe it’s all finally happening! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents

Nuala is on the hard (not in the water) for at least the next week as we finish up final projects ahead of our official leave date April 7th! 3 more portlights to replace and repairing the stuffing box today. Can’t believe it’s all finally happening! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents

https://youtu.be/oWqfmQI9ttM?feature=shared New YouRube video is up! Day 1 of our boat adventure was Nuala’s Road trip with Sailors Moving Sailors to the new marina! More to come!!! #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @sailing_sense_not_cents @here_and_there.travels

https://youtu.be/oWqfmQI9ttM?feature=shared New YouRube video is up! Day 1 of our boat adventure was Nuala’s Road trip with Sailors Moving Sailors to the new marina! More to come!!! #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @sailing_sense_not_cents @here_and_there.travels

We have moved our own boats and stepped our own masts before, but Derek Leslie at Sailors Moving Sailors was AMAZING!!!🤩 He was a one man show that took care of literally EVERYTHING from start to finish! I told him he should change the name to Sailors Saving Marriages 🤣 #sailingsoon #boatwork More to come soon!!! @latitudesandattitudes @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels

We have moved our own boats and stepped our own masts before, but Derek Leslie at Sailors Moving Sailors was AMAZING!!!🤩 He was a one man show that took care of literally EVERYTHING from start to finish! I told him he should change the name to Sailors Saving Marriages 🤣 #sailingsoon #boatwork More to come soon!!! @latitudesandattitudes @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels

@neildegrassetyson SOOO glad you came to Knoxville!!! Enjoying our dwindling time here in Knox before heading out to open water! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels #sailingsoon

@neildegrassetyson SOOO glad you came to Knoxville!!! Enjoying our dwindling time here in Knox before heading out to open water! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels #sailingsoon

Cleaning out the boat for her ROAD TRIP! Just one more week before we quit our jobs (for a little while anyway) and move aboard!!! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents #sailingsoon 😁⛵️

Cleaning out the boat for her ROAD TRIP! Just one more week before we quit our jobs (for a little while anyway) and move aboard!!! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents #sailingsoon 😁⛵️

https://youtube.com/@mindic865?feature=shared If I tagged you, it’s because you’ve been a part of this whether you know it or not 🥰 I know there’s not much to see yet, but with just two and a half weeks before we move aboard, there’s going to be a LOT coming! #sailingsoon #livingthedream @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing.everyday @sunshine_state_vlogs @sailing_sense_not_cents @tammyobornsmith @mrisaacm85 @tammyywebb @latitudesandattitudes @spear_it_animal @sascha_meyers @svdelos

https://youtube.com/@mindic865?feature=shared If I tagged you, it’s because you’ve been a part of this whether you know it or not 🥰 I know there’s not much to see yet, but with just two and a half weeks before we move aboard, there’s going to be a LOT coming! #sailingsoon #livingthedream @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing.everyday @sunshine_state_vlogs @sailing_sense_not_cents @tammyobornsmith @mrisaacm85 @tammyywebb @latitudesandattitudes @spear_it_animal @sascha_meyers @svdelos

Just 8 more weeks until THIS is out everyday reality! Working hard behind the scenes getting everything prepped and ready. Can’t wait 🥰⛵️ #sailingsoon #dreamscometrue @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sunshine_state_vlogs @sailing_sense_not_cents @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023

Just 8 more weeks until THIS is out everyday reality! Working hard behind the scenes getting everything prepped and ready. Can’t wait 🥰⛵️ #sailingsoon #dreamscometrue @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sunshine_state_vlogs @sailing_sense_not_cents @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023

MORE boat work…we’re about 3 weeks away from moving aboard, so we’re trying to finish up what we can before we call Nuala “home”. Thanks @rebekah_carver and @ray.hereandtheretravels for doing the hard stuff while I get to make my home prettier 🥰 and thank you @tammyywebb for the keepsake💕 #sailingsoon #boatwork

MORE boat work…we’re about 3 weeks away from moving aboard, so we’re trying to finish up what we can before we call Nuala “home”. Thanks @rebekah_carver and @ray.hereandtheretravels for doing the hard stuff while I get to make my home prettier 🥰 and thank you @tammyywebb for the keepsake💕 #sailingsoon #boatwork

#lucky Thoughts and prayers for those around us dealing with flooding and damage from last night’s storm. We were lucky to have just some hail damage but no loss of trees or any other property damage. Crazy weather so far this year!!!

#lucky Thoughts and prayers for those around us dealing with flooding and damage from last night’s storm. We were lucky to have just some hail damage but no loss of trees or any other property damage. Crazy weather so far this year!!!

Actual question! I mean, I’m sure weather will determine a lot of our movement, but how do you make sure you don’t miss the high points? @sailing.everyday @spear_it_animal @spoondrifters @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels #sailingsoon

Actual question! I mean, I’m sure weather will determine a lot of our movement, but how do you make sure you don’t miss the high points? @sailing.everyday @spear_it_animal @spoondrifters @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels #sailingsoon

Doing paperwork and other preparations instead of going to the boat today. Makes me realize how excited I am to finally be aboard full time! 4 more weeks til we move onto the boat!!! Ray Carver Sonya Barnes Peggy Harris

Doing paperwork and other preparations instead of going to the boat today. Makes me realize how excited I am to finally be aboard full time! 4 more weeks til we move onto the boat!!! Ray Carver Sonya Barnes Peggy Harris

Doing paperwork and other preparations instead of going to the boat today…4 more weeks til we move aboard and I can’t wait!!! #sailingsoon #thatsmyboat @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing.everyday @sunshine_state_vlogs @latitudesandattitudes

Doing paperwork and other preparations instead of going to the boat today…4 more weeks til we move aboard and I can’t wait!!! #sailingsoon #thatsmyboat @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing.everyday @sunshine_state_vlogs @latitudesandattitudes

ONLY 12 TICKETS LEFT!!! Please get your tickets asap so we can notify the venue if we need more food! (PS…we aren’t making money off tickets, this is just to cover food/venue costs) We can’t wait to hang out with everyone before we cast off! 😁⛵️ @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs

ONLY 12 TICKETS LEFT!!! Please get your tickets asap so we can notify the venue if we need more food! (PS…we aren’t making money off tickets, this is just to cover food/venue costs) We can’t wait to hang out with everyone before we cast off! 😁⛵️ @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs

@mrisaacm85 bought a few extras…I think he plans to autograph them and hand them out at the sailing club 🤣 I hat a great time hanging out with other cruisers! Can’t wait to meet up with everyone out on the water😁⛵️

@mrisaacm85 bought a few extras…I think he plans to autograph them and hand them out at the sailing club 🤣 I hat a great time hanging out with other cruisers! Can’t wait to meet up with everyone out on the water😁⛵️

Had a great day out with @mrisaacm85 and the Axios crew for a Groundhog’s Day Sail! Wouldn’t mind having this day on repeat! (iykyk) Wish we’d have been able to get the halyard fixed before we went out, but it was nice to just be on the water again 🥰⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork and #moreboatwork 🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents ng

Had a great day out with @mrisaacm85 and the Axios crew for a Groundhog’s Day Sail! Wouldn’t mind having this day on repeat! (iykyk) Wish we’d have been able to get the halyard fixed before we went out, but it was nice to just be on the water again 🥰⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork and #moreboatwork 🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents ng

Still cold and dreary here, but it’s dry enough to work on replacing port lights! Can’t wait to get Nuala all cleaned up for her big trip!!! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs @mrisaacm85

Still cold and dreary here, but it’s dry enough to work on replacing port lights! Can’t wait to get Nuala all cleaned up for her big trip!!! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatwork @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs @mrisaacm85

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/togo-siberian-husky-sled-dog-hero-of-1925/?user_id=66c4c55b600ae150759bcaad. School today is learning about the 100th anniversary of “The Great Race of Mercy”. A great fun read 😁👍

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/togo-siberian-husky-sled-dog-hero-of-1925/?user_id=66c4c55b600ae150759bcaad. School today is learning about the 100th anniversary of “The Great Race of Mercy”. A great fun read 😁👍

Cheap Thrills: The Meal Planning Edition 🤣Check out my new blog detailing the trial run of our boat meals! A great way to grocery shop on a dime whether at land or sea! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs #cheapmeals #sailingsoon

Cheap Thrills: The Meal Planning Edition ��🤣Check out my new blog detailing the trial run of our boat meals! A great way to grocery shop on a dime whether at land or sea! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @sunshine_state_vlogs #cheapmeals #sailingsoon

Ever wondered how to enjoy amazing meals on a budget? I’m sharing my new finds on affordable meal planning that won't break the bank! Get ready to transform your grocery shopping experience! Link in Bio

Ever wondered how to enjoy amazing meals on a budget? I’m sharing my new finds on affordable meal planning that won't break the bank! Get ready to transform your grocery shopping experience! Link in Bio

The reality is the less money we spend on food, the more money we have to spend on other activities along our adventure. I was so excited with everything I was able to get for under $200 and can’t wait to share what meals we come up with and how long we can make this haul last!
#cheapgroceries #boatfood #sailingsoon @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents

The reality is the less money we spend on food, the more money we have to spend on other activities along our adventure. I was so excited with everything I was able to get for under $200 and can’t wait to share what meals we come up with and how long we can make this haul last!
#cheapgroceries #boatfood #sailingsoon @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents

I can’t WAIT!!! Just 6 more weeks before we’re full time live aboards and headed towards paradise! 😁⛵️💕 @ray.hereandtheretravels @sailing_sense_not_cents @here_and_there.travels

I can’t WAIT!!! Just 6 more weeks before we’re full time live aboards and headed towards paradise! 😁⛵️💕 @ray.hereandtheretravels @sailing_sense_not_cents @here_and_there.travels

Got the windlass installed, the zinc anode on the engine switched out, and a template made to fabricate a piece for our bow roller to mount to, and…we’re still not even CLOSE to being ready 🤣 Stay tuned to see it all (hopefully) come together over the next 9 weeks! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @mrisaacm85 #sailingsoon #boatwork

Got the windlass installed, the zinc anode on the engine switched out, and a template made to fabricate a piece for our bow roller to mount to, and…we’re still not even CLOSE to being ready 🤣 Stay tuned to see it all (hopefully) come together over the next 9 weeks! @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @sailing_sense_not_cents @mrisaacm85 #sailingsoon #boatwork

🤣🤣🤣 did you know there are pirates on Cherokee Lake in the mountains of East Tennessee? @sailing_sense_not_cents is one of them! 🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @amanda_conner2_3_23 @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023

🤣🤣🤣 did you know there are pirates on Cherokee Lake in the mountains of East Tennessee? @sailing_sense_not_cents is one of them! 🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @amanda_conner2_3_23 @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023

Check out the FREE things we’ve incorporated into our daily lives over the past decade to keep our sailing dreams alive in my new blog “Keeping the Faith”! Link in bio 😁⛵️#sailingsoon #youngcruisers #freetodream

Check out the FREE things we’ve incorporated into our daily lives over the past decade to keep our sailing dreams alive in my new blog “Keeping the Faith”! Link in bio 😁⛵️#sailingsoon #youngcruisers #freetodream

New blog about how we’ve kept the faith in our sailing dreams during a decade of landlocked life! Link in bio 😁⛵️

New blog about how we’ve kept the faith in our sailing dreams during a decade of landlocked life! Link in bio 😁⛵️

🎶 Keeping the Faith… it’s more than just a song, it’s how we've fed our bluewater dream while living in a landlocked reality. Check out our blog www.heretheretravels.com about how we kept the dream alive for the last decade. #KeepingTheFaith #BillyJoel#SailingAdventures

🎶 Keeping the Faith… it’s more than just a song, it’s how we've fed our bluewater dream while living in a landlocked reality. Check out our blog www.heretheretravels.com about how we kept the dream alive for the last decade. #KeepingTheFaith #BillyJoel#SailingAdventures

ONLY 19 TICKETS LEFT!!! Thank you sooo much to those of you that have already purchased tickets! We are so excited to share food, drinks, laughs, and lots of love with you all before we leave town! 😁⛵️ We have to give the venue final numbers in a few weeks so PLEASE buy your tickets as soon as you’re able 🥰 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels

ONLY 19 TICKETS LEFT!!! Thank you sooo much to those of you that have already purchased tickets! We are so excited to share food, drinks, laughs, and lots of love with you all before we leave town! 😁⛵️ We have to give the venue final numbers in a few weeks so PLEASE buy your tickets as soon as you’re able 🥰 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels

New YouTube episode!
Episode 19 Our (slightly dated) Boat Tour!
https://youtu.be/waVyk2JAAmc I wanted to take you aboard to see our living space on the boat, but it’s TOO COLD to go hang out. Luckily, I found a video back from 2020 that I never posted. So here it is! Hope you enjoy it! Pay no attention to me over here crying and wishing Ethan was 4 years old again 🥹🥰🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023 @sailing_sense_not_cents

New YouTube episode!
Episode 19 Our (slightly dated) Boat Tour!
https://youtu.be/waVyk2JAAmc I wanted to take you aboard to see our living space on the boat, but it’s TOO COLD to go hang out. Luckily, I found a video back from 2020 that I never posted. So here it is! Hope you enjoy it! Pay no attention to me over here crying and wishing Ethan was 4 years old again 🥹🥰🤣 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023 @sailing_sense_not_cents

We are SO excited for our adventure!!! Just 6 more weeks before we move aboard the boat full time! 😁⛵️🥰 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023 @sailing_sense_not_cents

We are SO excited for our adventure!!! Just 6 more weeks before we move aboard the boat full time! 😁⛵️🥰 @ray.hereandtheretravels @here_and_there.travels @rebekah_carver @blaine._.braswell @chloebraswell_ @jaredcarver2023 @sailing_sense_not_cents

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Episode 20: Day 1 of Our Adventure: Leaving landlocked Cherokee Lake

Episode 20: Day 1 of Our Adventure: Leaving landlocked Cherokee Lake

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Making new drop boards!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatprojects

Making new drop boards!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product! 😁⛵️ #sailingsoon #boatprojects

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MORE boat work. Trying to make the most of the sorta warm weather

MORE boat work. Trying to make the most of the sorta warm weather

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Groundhog’s Day sail with the Axios crew on Cherokee Lake in beautiful East Tennessee 🥰⛵️

Groundhog’s Day sail with the Axios crew on Cherokee Lake in beautiful East Tennessee 🥰⛵️

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