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Class of 2011: Full-time cruising now the new normal for Seattle couple

Aug 11 2011 in Class of 2011, Currents by Deborah Bach

Happy cruisers Nicole and Aaron Maraschsky

When her future husband, Aaron, told her on their first date about his dream of sailing around the world, Nicole Maraschky was more than a little surprised.

“I was just floored,” she recalled. “It was something I never in a million years thought I would do.”

Nicole had never set foot on a sailboat, but she was intrigued. As the relationship got more serious, she realized that if they were going to stay together, she needed to figure out how she felt about sailing. She started secretly reading sailing books, wanting to make her own assessment.

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Class of 2011: For cruising family, four is twice the fun

Jun 23 2011 in Class of 2011, Life Afloat by Deborah Bach

Michael and Sara Johnson with their daughters Holly, left, and Leah

Each year, a handful of Northwest cruisers set sail for far-flung destinations — some to the promising warmth of Mexico and further south, some to the wild and less explored shorelines to the north. What does it take, besides cash and a reliable boat, to cut the docklines and leave behind the familiarity and comforts of [...]

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Class of 2011: For Des Moines couple, ‘big left turn’ years in the making

Jun 7 2011 in Class of 2011, Life Afloat by Deborah Bach

Jeanne Walker and Tom Brown listen to a poem written for them and read at their April bon voyage party.

Each year, a handful of Northwest cruisers set sail for far-flung destinations — some to the promising warmth of Mexico and further south, some to the wild and less explored shorelines to the north. What does it take, besides cash and a reliable boat, to cut the docklines and leave behind the familiarity and comforts of [...]

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