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Sailing into Life: Teaching Kids to Face Reality
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Update on Our Journey
by Jacqueline Munder May was probably the hardest month since we started this adventure. It felt like one loss after another: Honestly, we felt overwhelmed. Charleston was challenging too. It’s a huge harbor, everything felt far away, and the sport fishing boats were constantly flying by with big wakes. Some passed surprisingly close to us.…
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Not Another Week Delay
June 5–6 – Since our boat projects were delayed another week, we made a last-minute decision to drive to North Carolina and spend the weekend with Jackie’s parents. It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy family time, and take a short break before jumping back into boatyard life. Sometimes the unexpected delays open…
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Welcome Aboard: Why We Chose a Different Life
Hello! We are Adam, Jackie, and our two daughters, and welcome to Deaf Sailing | Salt & Light. A few months ago, we made a decision that many people thought was crazy. We left behind the comfort of a traditional life and moved our family aboard a sailboat. Why? Because we wanted something more. More…
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Victory Day
by Jacqueline Munder June 1, 2026 We went to bed hoping for the best. At 5:00 a.m., we got up and prepared for another attempt. I focused on the anchor while Adam focused on keeping the boat moving forward and under control using only one engine. The current was incredibly strong. It felt like either…
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The Day We Got Stuck
May 31, 2026 – The Day We Got Stuck By Jacqueline Munder We woke up at 5:00 a.m. and immediately checked the weather. Winds were forecasted at 15–25 knots, and conditions at the inlet looked rough. The ocean waves were larger and more frequent than normal. We filmed the waves for a while. There were…
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Hello World — the day we untied the lines for good