After Illusion’s first storm experience a few weeks ago, I have been paying extra attention to the weather and the various cloud formations in the sky. I am constantly pointing out cumulous cloud formations to Brian (perhaps to the point of annoyance), including the occasional cumulonimbus, whose name I love to say. Part of this [...]

I activated Illusion’s SPOT device, a personal locator beacon, a few days ago and set up our subscription. SPOT is a satellite tracking device, which we will activate when we are under sail for safety purposes. Brian and I debated for months whether or not to go with a SPOT or an epirb, but seeing [...]