Sailing Catalpa · video

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Lee and Bella purchased Catalpa in November 2014 and spent three months sailing the vessel home.1:49 The journey began with a departure from Cape Upstart on a clear morning.2:10 The crew anchored in Nara Inlet and visited Great Keppel Island during the transit.2:44 Preparations for the voyage included stocking the boat with supplies and transitioning Taj and Bella to a homeschooling curriculum.4:53 The crew departed after saying goodbye to family and friends to begin their long-term cruising adventure.4:58

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