Follow our catamaran journey to finding & sailing NeverSeas
We Found our happy place!
It's not a location but a state of 'being.'
Sailing encapsulates this magical feeling, reminding us that true happiness is found in the experiences and connections we forge along the way.
It's the sheer joy of immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of the ocean, discovering the depth of courage as challenging situations arise.
It is in these moments, we grasp the essence of true freedom - the freedom to chart our course, to learn and grow, to navigate through unpredictable adventures, and to savor life with every breeze and rolling wave...together.
Our Story
How it all started....
Born and raised in Wisconsin, USA, we first crossed paths during an indoor rock climbing class, and as climbing partners, we quickly realized our shared interests and connection. After a couple of years, we took the plunge into marriage, becoming a blended family of four with two young boys. Our busy family life kept us grounded, but the allure of the water beckoned, and during summertime, we found solace in boating and lake life.
We never owned a sailboat.
Our adventures initially led us to explore new destinations on cruise ships, until we stumbled upon the idea of chartering a cabin on a sailboat. The revelation was eye-opening; in 2015, we had our first taste of living aboard a sailing catamaran in the British Virgin Islands, an experience that left us craving more.
We couldn't get enough.
Our passion for sailing grew, and subsequent vacations saw us charting cabins on other catamarans, this time venturing to Granada and The Grenadine Islands, further deepening our interest and love for this type of adventurous living.
We were inspired by those already living a cruising lifestyle.
The dream of sailing became clear, and we prioritized sailing classes and additional training, determined to charter "bareboat," taking full command of the vessel – provisioning, cooking, and navigating based on weather conditions. Though nervous, we embraced the challenge and succeeded several times as we chartered with family and friends (with no sailing experience) who thought it would be fun and adventurous.
We discussed owning and sailing our own catamaran.
Our next step was to find the perfect sailing catamaran we could comfortably live aboard. In our search, we discovered the enchanting city of Annapolis, MD, USA, also known as America's Sailing Capitol with significant American history and an irresistible charm. During the world's largest in-water sailboat show in October 2019, we set foot on Fountaine Pajot's Elba 45' during her debut in Annapolis, and she instantly became our dreamboat. Frequent tours only confirmed that no other vessel could win our hearts like she did.
We were sold.
Setting 2024 as our target year for ownership, we felt time was on our side until 2020 brought unexpected changes – increased demand and lead times for sailboats. In 2021, we weren't quite ready to make the commitment but with a three-year waiting period, we took the plunge and secured a production spot for a new Elba 45'. We're happy we did!
