We’re the Holdiness Crew!! Join our family of six as we leave everything we’ve built over the past several years to sail across the seas, embrace freedom, overcome challenges, explore hidden coves, dive into clear waters, immerse in diverse cultures, and learn from locals while we seek to create lasting memories and strengthen our family relationships. Come along side us in this journey of discovery and the power of family!
Our Story
We had the American dream - house, cars, kids thriving in school and sports. But when our oldest turned 9 (2019), we realized that maybe the American dream wasn't our dream right now. We were burnt out, stressed out, and rushing through our life not enjoying our kids as they were growing up. Our oldest was half way through her time being under our roof, and over the next year, we decided we wanted to make a drastic change. Every decision since then was strategically made with our dream of sailing as a family of 6 in mind. Very few knew our dream until we announced it in July 2023, and I'm pretty sure we rendered more than a few people speechless.
I have all the feelings as we prepare for this adventure, but as I tell my kids, fear gives you the opportunity for courage. I’m reminding myself of that during all the unknowns.
Join us on this journey to find out if the cruising life is all we expect! And hopefully along the way, you'll start dreaming yourself.
The Holdiness Crew (Leaving land life Jan 2024)
“If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.”
— Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Let’s meet up in real life to share in the beauty of the natural world.
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