Elaine Lembo

May 3, 2024 | cruisingworld.com | Elaine Lembo

Dramatic underwater rock formations. Hideouts of schooling juvenile sergeant majors no bigger than a baby’s fingernail. Stretches of beach with sand as fine as powder. Anchorages without other boats—better yet, no cell phone service. Hermit crab races. Heart-thumping trail hikes to panoramic views. Honeybee rum cocktails. Conch ceviche. Secret? Special?

Apr 5, 2024 | rightboat.com | Elaine Lembo

When San Franciscans Hugh Gregg and Becky Failor, sailors who were comfortable in their home waters as well as in far-flung charter destinations, decided it was time to transition to a different type of onboard experience, they did hands-on homework. During several years in the Netherlands, they’d cruised with Dutch friends who owned a canal boat and had fallen in love with it as an easy, hassle-free way to stay active and continue to explore as they aged.