by Allison | Jul 6, 2016 | 2016, Bahamas, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
When we crossed the Gulf Stream back in December we had high hopes of amazing beaches, gorgeous sunsets and perfect weather. A few months later and we have realized we had some things right and were off on a few fronts… One of the things that did not disappoint... read more by Bo + Allison | Jun 27, 2016 | 2016, Rio2016 | 4 Comments
After spending 6 months traveling via sailboat from one island to another, many uninhabited, it stands to reason that in Rio, a city 6 million strong, I’d experience a little culture shock. I landed nearly 2 weeks ago not sure what to expect. If my Facebook feed... read more by Bo | Jun 13, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Posts, Rio2016 | 6 Comments
Since we’ve been talking a lot about storing Selah in Puerto Rico, a lot of you have been wondering what’s next. Allison mentioned it briefly in her last post, but I figured I’d expand a bit more. And since Allison isn’t going to be sitting... read more by Allison | Jun 8, 2016 | 2016, Boat Work, Life Aboard, Logbook, Puerto Rico | 1 Comment
Yesterday this happened. I am currently sitting in the San Juan Hilton trying to wrap my brain around our floating house being all strapped down and ready for hurricanes. Please Jesus let there be no hurricanes in Puerto Rico (or anywhere else for that matter)... read more by Allison | May 31, 2016 | 2016, BVI, Logbook, USVI | 2 Comments
One year ago today we woke up on Selah for the first time as full time cruisers. 365 days of working, living, sailing and enjoying this incredible lifestyle. With a few pitstops along the way we have managed to sail this boat by ourselves from Orange Beach, AL to the... read more by Allison | May 27, 2016 | 2016, BVI, Life Aboard, Logbook, Posts, USVI | 2 Comments
Sea Turtles sightings have become such a normal, every day activity around here that we have almost stopped shouting SEA TURTLE every time we see them. Almost. I don’t know what it is, but every time one of these guys pops its little nose out of the water for a... read more by Bo + Allison | May 24, 2016 | 2016, Life Aboard, Logbook, USVI, Video | 1 Comment
It is no secret that we had one of the best weekends of our year aboard last week. Friends, adventures and fishing were the main tenets of all the fun and we had it all in spades. The crowning moment was most definitely the lobster hunt and subsequent feast that... read more by Allison | May 22, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, USVI | 4 Comments
As a Type-A planner, I tend to get the most enjoyment out of things that I can plan and anticipate. I also typically enjoy the lead-up and anticipation of a big event almost as much as the big event itself. I love looking forward to things! Weird, I know…but I... read more by Allison | May 20, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, USVI | 0 Comments
The only logical thing to do when you are living the awesome boat life is to invite others to join you. Before we cruised we had heard from anyone and everyone that coordinating visitors is easy and awesome if you follow one simple rule: Visitors can pick the... read more by Allison | May 16, 2016 | 2016, BVI, Logbook | 7 Comments
As we continued our way north (or is it east?) up the British Virgin Island chain we pulled into our favorite anchorage to-date, bar-none, absolutely for sure. Saba Rock and Bitter End Yacht Club just might be heaven on earth. Yeah, I told you so. It is perfection.... read more by Allison | May 14, 2016 | 2016, BVI, Logbook, USVI | 1 Comment
It has taken a little bit (oh you know, just 6 months!!) but we have found our cruising groove. It is easy to see why so many cruisers hang out in the Virgin Islands for so long – easy sailing, beautiful beaches, plenty of friends around, and perfect weather. We... read more by Allison | May 12, 2016 | 2016, BVI, Life Aboard, Logbook | 1 Comment
In true Cordle fashion we had absolutely zero plans set for our anniversary. I was actually more stressed out by people asking us what our “big” anniversary plans were than actually making any plans. We tossed around all kinds of ideas and went so far as... read more by Allison | May 6, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Posts, USVI | 3 Comments
I promise I am not a food blogger – but somehow food becomes the main focus around here and I can’t help but take pictures. Besides working out each morning, we don’t really have any other parameters by which to schedule our days except meals, so... read more by Allison | May 2, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Posts, USVI | 7 Comments
Pulling into St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands on our own boat was utterly surreal. We had talked about it, dreamt about it and planned for it, but we were not sure it would ever really happen. And then there we were. WHAT.THE.HECK!!!!??!?! We pulled up little ole... read more by Allison | Apr 30, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Puerto Rico | 4 Comments
Once Bo had our new parts installed on the engine and we had loaded up the boat with Costco provisions we were ready to finally head towards the Virgin Islands. The Spanish Virgin islands that is. Rumor from other cruisers was that the Spanish Virgins were not to be... read more by Allison | Apr 26, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Posts, Puerto Rico | 1 Comment
It just so happens that our buddies on Nightingale Tune are drastically more sophisticated and posh than this country mouse and city mouse here on Selah. They are New York city folk and let me tell you – they can cook like none other. It helps that Lauren is a... read more by Allison | Apr 22, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Puerto Rico | 4 Comments
If you follow us on any social media it is no secret we are completely smitten with Puerto Rico. In fact, we are so smitten we are bringing the boat back here for hurricane storage – but that is a story for another day. We had some engine issues to deal with and... read more by Allison | Apr 17, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Puerto Rico | 1 Comment
These are the faces of men on a mission. Lobsters and conch beware. They set off on a mission while I worked on my tan in the dinghy. After three months of looking under every rock, nook and cranny they came home victorious with a lobster and conch. Lobstering laws in... read more by Allison | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Puerto Rico | 6 Comments
After 87 hours (but who is counting???) we have arrived in Puerto Rico. We have been here a solid 2 days and love it already. Before we left there was a lot of hemming and hawing and we weren’t even sure Puerto Rico is somewhere we wanted to go. We didn’t... read more by Allison | Apr 9, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Posts, Turks & Caicos | 1 Comment
We pulled into Turks tired, dirty, starving and ready to have our feet on solid ground. Unfortunately, we pulled in at the most inconvenient time possible: midnight. If we knew then what we know now, we would have waited and left Long Island on Saturday night and... read more by Allison | Apr 7, 2016 | 2016, Logbook, Turks & Caicos | 3 Comments
When we last left you, we had just arrived back at the boat after a month in the States and were trying to decide how to get to the Virgin Islands. We decided on a bit of a hybrid model for various reasons- hopefully it works! We landed back in Georgetown on Easter... read more 
