As we entered Newport on a freezing Christmas Eve, we realized days later that we hadn’t officially cleared into the port... And that was just the beginning of the next set of challenges!

This week, Roland and I dive into the next leg of Abide’s journey, as we sailed from Belfast, Maine to Newport, Rhode Island and onto Norfolk. 

From a major malfunction that had us moored to the dock for weeks, to the sea trials that revealed more problems, this leg of the trip was filled with close calls.

We delve into crew challenges in this episode, and how we found the crew that was right for us. And we revisit our dream of sailing round the world and talk about why we’re currently looking more locally!

Highlights from this episode:

• The Christmas Eve panic and why Abide needed clearing to dock.
• Navigating Newport's icy waters and returning to the dock due to a major malfunction.
• Three intense sea trials.
• Our journey from Newport to Norfolk.
• HR challenges on board: managing crew swaps and the importance of finding the right people for the mission.
• Is the dream of sailing around the world realistic?

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