On April 30th, 2025, at 8:00am, I left Warrenton Marina on the Oregon Coast. And if you are reading this, it means I made it past the Graveyard of the Pacific and I’m sailing for Hawaii. Ahead of me is the journey of a lifetime. Over two thousand miles of open ocean. No land. No help. Just wind, waves, and a boat I prepared with my own two hands. and of course, my first mate Phoenix. For the next several weeks, I’ll face whatever the sea throws at me. Heavy weather. Long nights. Moments of awe. Moments of doubt. And maybe, moments where I find pieces of myself I never knew were missing. This past year broke me down and built me back up. It was the hardest year of my life. It was the best year of my life. I chased a dream bigger than my fear. I worked until my hands bled, fought storms inside and out, and chose a life few would dare to live. I’ve already won because I found the courage to try. If the signal cuts out, I’ll see you in about a month. Thank you for believing in me. Tha...