How a family of four left their life behind to sail the
ocean blue and pursue a healthier mind, body and soul.
Call it a "mid-life crisis," call it a "search for a
deeper meaning in life," or call it "crazy," we finally made the
decision to take a year off from our daily routine to sail the seas and live
aboard the sailboat "Begonia" - our catamaran, a Fountaine Pajot,
Athena 38.
With two young children - Sofia, 7 and Benjamin, 4 - the adventure proves to be quite a challenge. But what better way of seeing things from a different perspective and embracing what the world has to offer, than as a family. This is the best gift we could give to ourselves and to our children.
We hope you enjoy the voyage along with us...
With two young children - Sofia, 7 and Benjamin, 4 - the adventure proves to be quite a challenge. But what better way of seeing things from a different perspective and embracing what the world has to offer, than as a family. This is the best gift we could give to ourselves and to our children.
We hope you enjoy the voyage along with us...
The
Koziuras hail from Evanston, IL. In December 2010 they embarked on a yearlong
adventure that will take them sailing the Caribbean and all the way to the Med
and back.
SEBASTIAN has sailed all his life in his native Argentina: from the
coast of Patagonia all the way to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. He is now ready to
conquer other parts of the world. Taking a year off to live on a sailboat has
been his life's dream.
KARLA has been a "reluctant sailor" with only
one or two daysails under her belt before meeting Sebastian. She enjoys the
cruising lifestyle, being able to visit various countries through the
"back door" so-to-speak. Now Karla is ready to be the first mate
aboard "Begonia," a Foutaine Pajot Athena 38.
SOFIA is a spunky first-grader
who loves to dance and is very creative when it comes to Scotch tape! She will
miss her friends this year but is excited to meet new people and see new
places.
BENJAMIN is almost five and will start Kindergarten on the Begonia
Homeschool- or as the kids say, "Boatschool." Benjie is always eager
to learn and to help -- whether sailing or cooking. He can also row a dinghy
like the best of them!
Proposed Itinerary for BEGONIA - Fountaine Pajot Athena
38
·
DEC '10: Ft. Lauderdale, boat improvements.
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JAN '11: Bahamas, Turks and Caicos,
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MAR '11: Puerto Rico, Spanish VI, USVI, BVI
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APR '10: St. Martin, Saba, St. Kitts and
Nevis
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FEB '11: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico.
·
MAY '11: St. Martin (Karla and kids),
Sebastian crosses Atlantic
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JUN-JUL '11: Azores, Begonia arrives in NW
Spain, Portugal
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AUG-SEP '11: Spain and Balearics
·
OCT '11: Morocco
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NOV '11: Canary Islands
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DEC '11: Senegal,Gambia, Cape Verde
·
JAN '12: Koziura Family crosses Atlantic en
route to America
·
FEB '12: Tobago, Grenada, Marie Galante,
Guadeloupe
·
MAR '12 St. Croix, Saba, Puerto Rico
·
APR '12: Bahamas
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MAY'12: Bahamas
·
JUNE'12: Back to Florida, prepare the boat,
drive to Chicago
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