Chemist by schooling, builder by training, stubborn and somewhat irreverent by birth, I’ve been a forklift operator, concrete flatworker, printing factory grunt, lawn god (actual job description), DOE researcher, strawbale house builder, farmer, aspiring writer, commercial fisherman, and busboy.

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Hannah has lived the past 5 1/2 yrs almost entirely on board a tallship and at sea somewhere on this planet. First, the Picton Castle, then The Eye Of the Wind and Mist Of Avalon. and though she may look like just one individual — she carries along with her on her travels her family, mentors, community and many, many friends scattered around the globe.

Hannah is dedicated to sailing, furthering her skills and all things sailor-ish and cannot imagine living any other way. We think she has a weakness for critters… don€™t be surprised to find a named walrus, dolphin or finned €œsomething -€™r -other€ following the ship, or perhaps an recovering albatross sporting a cast.

This is the blog of Lieve Berghmans, crew member aboard the Maggie B. Lieve joined the crew in Salvador, Brazil and will crew on the journey to Cape Town, South Africa.

This is the blog of Bart Gabriel, crew member on the Maggie B, traveling from Salvador Brazil to Cape Town South Africa.

As you can tell, I am sailing aboard Schooner Maggie B to Brazil with five other intrepid souls from all around the world. I was one of the lucky first sailors to travel from Nova Scotia, back in January. We have come a very long way, and have many more miles to go.