Ahoy! We are Galen and Mindy, an adventurous couple who met in Cape Town, South Africa and fell in love sailing the world. We have visited over 30 countries and are currently undergoing a MAJOR refit of SV Wayward Wind in the Chesapeake Bay, with a goal of splashing her summer 2023.
Follow along as we prepare SV Wayward Wind to head back out to sea and become our floating home again.
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WW Story
Nearly 40 years old, the beautiful SV Wayward Wind, a 1984 Hans Christian ketch, was crafted in Taiwan. Built like a tank and laden with teak she is a heavy displacement double-ender that evokes the classic feel of a bygone age. Her first owner was interested in learning to sail and eventually go cruising. For…
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Our Story
The Holstee Manifesto mentions “If you are looking for the love of your life, Stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.” That is EXACTLY what happened! Prior to packing up and departing Sausalito, CA in 2014 to venture out on an “around the world sailing trip” with my…
