About Our Trip
Our trip begins November 1, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. We are sailing from the Thunderbolt Marine aboard a 2006 – 42 ft Lagoon catamaran named “Sabbatical 2″. We will travel down the Inter-coastal Waterway to Fort Lauderdale FL. and from there cross the Gulf Stream and sail to the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and then on to the British Virgin Islands. With many stops in between our start and finish the trip should take 2+ months of glorious sailing and exploring the islands and many secluded anchorages along the way. The BVI is considered to be one of the most beautiful sailing and diving locations in the world – and the Bahamas have some of the best beaches. How can you do better than that?
The purpose of this blog is to share our adventure with you through the journals, photographs, and videos we post here.
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Paul & Marg Weigel

Lake Champlain - July 2009
Hi guys, hope you have a great time.
Paul and Marg,
Wow, you’re sure to have an amazing trip. Have fun!!
Paul, are you drinking and driving in the photo?
I was framed I am telling you officer! That’s not MY beer…..
I am so enjoying your blog. What a lovely place Savannah Georgia is!
Keep the pictures and descriptions coming. It will make winter easier to take!
What a thrilling experience for the two of you. I will keep myself posted for upcoming photos and comments.
My Grandchild is wonderful! What a thrill to see how amazing birth is!
Looked briefly at your blog. Enjoying the snow?!
Nice meeting you on the ride to New Hamburg