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You have stumbled upon a travel blog that chronicles the journeys of two nomadic professionals who live their lives by cycling between working their butts off in science and medicine and goofing around in a boat!
Here you can follow our journey aboard the spectacular 2017 Leopard 48 catamaran The Intrepid Jerry. In Nov 2025 we left the US for the Caribbean and made our way west through the Panama Canal in April 2026. We plan to explore the Pacific Ocean and beyond as we attempt to circumnavigate over 3-5 years.
Below you will find our travel map, blog, and information about our first voyage aboard The Amazing Marvin from 2015-2017.
Happy exploring!
Where is Jerry?
An island in the Gambiers Archipelago, French Polynesia
Pacific Ocean
Last update: June 2, 2026
Jerry’s Journey:
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The Luscious Black Lips of Pina-Colada-Margarita
The Intrepid Jerry is currently anchored in Onemea Bay, Taravai, surrounded by the odd mixture of coconut palms and evergreen trees that march up the island’s low hills in rank-and-file order, with the palms consigned to the rear at the…
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Ineffable Beauty
Settling into the Gambiers took a little longer than expected. Answering questions such as, “What grocery stores are open at 2 PM?”, “I know this is France, but which restaurant is good at making something other than French fries?”, and,…
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Don’t Trust the Coconuts!
Contrary to the inclinations of most cruisers, Jerry’s crew recently enjoyed staying put for a while. Hand-steering through beam seas for days on end will do that. Over the last couple of weeks, they have explored Mangareva’s beautiful land and…
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Ineffable Beauty
Settling into the Gambiers took a little longer than expected. Answering questions such as, “What grocery stores are open at 2 PM?”, “I know this is France, but which restaurant is good at making something other than French fries?”, and, “How do I cook daikons?” took a while. Fortunately, with a combination of information sources such as French-speaking cruisers, Soggy Paw…...
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Settling into the Gambiers took a little longer than expected. Answering questions such as, “What grocery stores are open at 2 PM?”, “I know this is France, but which restaurant is good at makin...
