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Jib Room to Geni Hole

ByBrandy June 18, 2025June 21, 2025

June 18th-June 21st 2025 Another deployment loomed, and Greg was off to the States, leaving Brandy and…

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Wham!!

ByBrandy June 17, 2025June 21, 2025

June 17th 2025 The next morning dawned bright and peaceful. The crew of the *Chasing Destiny* enjoyed…

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In Distress

ByBrandy June 16, 2025June 21, 2025

June 16th 2025 The morning sun warmed the deck of the **Chasing Destiny** as Greg, Brandy, and…

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The Floater

ByBrandy June 15, 2025June 18, 2025

June 15th 2025 Six days alone on the boat had been an adventure, but seeing Greg’s smiling…

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Island Time

ByBrandy June 13, 2025June 18, 2025

June 13th and 14th 2025 The Bahamian sun, a warm embrace, painted the sky in hues of…

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Back Scratch Fever

ByBrandy June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

June 12th 2025 The warm Bahamian sun was already asserting its dominance, even at this relatively early…

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Newbie’s Underwater

ByBrandy June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

June 11th 2025 The sun beat down on the deck of the **Chasing Destiny**, a gentle warmth…

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Where’s the Chicken

ByBrandy June 10, 2025June 12, 2025

June 10th 2025 It was hard for Greg to leave Brandy and Katniss the dog on their…

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Magical

ByBrandy June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

June 9th 2025 The first hint of dawn was painting the eastern sky when the crew of…

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Shark?!

ByBrandy June 8, 2025June 12, 2025

June 8th 2025 Greg, Brandy, and their trusty shih tzu, Katniss, needed to resupply. Their mission: gather…

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Tough Life

ByBrandy June 7, 2025June 10, 2025

June 7th 2025 The gentle rocking of the boat was no longer a novelty; it was a…

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Crash

ByBrandy June 6, 2025June 10, 2025

June 6th 2025 The rising sun cast a golden glow over Green Turtle Cay, painting the water…

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Long Lost Love

ByBrandy June 5, 2025June 9, 2025

June 5th 2025 The **Chasing Destiny** cut a graceful path through the turquoise waters, leaving **Allan-Pensacola Cay**…

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The Signing Tree

ByBrandy June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

June 4th 2025 The first hint of dawn awakened the crew of the Chasing Destiny. The gentle…

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Private Beach Part II

ByBrandy June 3, 2025June 5, 2025

June 3rd 2025 The wind howled its greeting on day two at Double Breasted Cay, whipping the…

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Private Beach

ByBrandy June 2, 2025June 11, 2025

June 2nd 2025 The Chasing Destiny set off from West End, Bahamas, heading for Double Breasted Cay….

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The Christening

ByBrandy June 1, 2025June 2, 2025

June 1st 2025 “Friends, family, and fellow seafarers, we gather today to christen this magnificent vessel, Chasing…

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The Crossing

ByBrandy June 1, 2025June 21, 2025

June 1st 2025 Leaving the familiar bustle of Las Olas behind, the 17th Street bridge slowly rose,…

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Moving On

ByBrandy May 31, 2025June 1, 2025

May 31st 2025 It’s time to say goodbye to the Las Olas mooring ball! For a while…

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Bahamas Bound: Less Than 48 HOURS to Go!!

ByBrandy May 30, 2025

May 30th 2025 The excitement is absolutely buzzing aboard the Chasing Destiny! We’re officially in the final…

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The Great Mylar Menace

ByBrandy May 29, 2025May 30, 2025

May 29th 2025 The sun was high, the water a beautiful turquoise, and the Chasing Destiny’s dinghy…

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Weather Window Watch

ByBrandy May 28, 2025

The countdown is officially ON aboard the Chasing Destiny! Captain Greg has just informed the crew that…

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Thank You For Our Freedom

ByBrandy May 26, 2025May 29, 2025

May 26th 2025 On this Memorial Day, our hearts are full of gratitude for every single individual…

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Every Boat Has a Story

ByBrandy May 25, 2025May 28, 2025

May 25th & May 26th The Chasing Destiny awoke to a magical reprieve. After a night so…

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“Run Geni Run!”

ByBrandy May 24, 2025June 11, 2025

May 24th 2025 The Chasing Destiny was experiencing a slow morning, the kind where the air hung…

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Blinded by Water

ByBrandy May 23, 2025May 24, 2025

May 23rd 2025 The day on the Chasing Destiny began with a bittersweet farewell. They’d finally **sold…

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Katniss Prepares for the Crossing

ByBrandy May 22, 2025May 24, 2025

May 22nd 2025 The tropical morning light filtered into the Chasing Destiny, but it brought little cheer…

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Tiny Bobbing Bald Heads

ByBrandy May 21, 2025May 24, 2025

May 21st 2025 The crew of the Chasing Destiny awoke to a truly bizarre sight. It was…

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Story Time

ByBrandy May 20, 2025May 24, 2025

May 20th 2025 The Chasing Destiny was experiencing one of those quiet, sun-drenched afternoons where the only…

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Stranger Danger

ByBrandy May 19, 2025May 20, 2025

May 19th 2025 The day on the Chasing Destiny began with a refreshing, if slightly abrupt, cold…

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Chores with a Side of Fun

ByBrandy May 18, 2025May 20, 2025

May 18th 2025 Another work week dawned, pulling Captain Greg back to the grind, but not before…

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4 More Carts & 4 more Dinghy Trips

ByBrandy May 17, 2025May 20, 2025

May 17th 2025 Another glorious morning dawned, but for the crew of the Chasing Destiny, it felt…

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Where Will it All Go

ByBrandy May 16, 2025May 20, 2025

May 16th 2025 The Chasing Destiny was officially undergoing a transformation from “boat” to “floating, Tetris-themed storage…

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Snuba Time

ByBrandy May 15, 2025May 24, 2025

May 15th 2025 Captain Greg, ever the diligent seafarer, was up with the sun, meticulously checking the…

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Bahamas Provisions

ByBrandy May 14, 2025May 20, 2025

May 14th 2025 Greg reappeared on the dinghy dock this morning like a provisioning Santa Claus, arms…

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Humidity is a Sticky Hitchhiker

ByBrandy May 13, 2025May 20, 2025

Msy 13th 2025 “Katniss, ears flapping in the breeze like tiny, furry sails, was clearly in charge…

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Soggy Day

ByBrandy May 12, 2025May 20, 2025

May 12th 2025 “The ‘greenhorns’ awoke to a world still glistening from the previous night’s storm, the…

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Catch of the Day

ByBrandy May 11, 2025May 24, 2025

May 11th 2025 Brandy woke up this morning with a pang of ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ tinged with…

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Videos in the Park

ByBrandy May 10, 2025May 24, 2025

May 10th 2025 The familiar trek to the dinghy dock was tinged with that bittersweet feeling of…

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Beers and Sleep

ByBrandy May 9, 2025May 20, 2025

May 9th 2025 “The Ft Lauderdale sunshine, while glorious, was starting to feel less like a birthday…

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Brandy’s Birthday 🥳

ByBrandy May 8, 2025May 26, 2025

May 8th 2025 “Today started with a special kind of magic– it was Brandy’s birthday! Our custom…

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Red Eyes đź‘€

ByBrandy May 7, 2025May 24, 2025

May 7th 2025 “The Park City chapter closed with a bleary-eyed drive to the airport for the…

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Katniss and Kody

ByBrandy May 5, 2025May 13, 2025

May 5th 2025 “Today was a momentous occasion: Katniss, bless her newly-diva heart, had a date with…

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May the 4th be With You

ByBrandy May 4, 2025May 13, 2025

May 4th 2025 “Happy… wait, is it Star Trek Day? Joking, Happy Star Wars Day! May the…

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We Can Order That

ByBrandy May 3, 2025May 24, 2025

May 3rd 2025 “The days in Utah were indeed blurring into a caffeinated, mountain-air-induced montage, so the…

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Hitting the Slopes

ByBrandy May 2, 2025May 13, 2025

May 2nd 2025 “The ‘condo crew,’ as they now called themselves, moved with practiced efficiency, a well-oiled…

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Birthday Month Begins

ByBrandy May 1, 2025May 13, 2025

May 1st 2025 “Brandy’s birthday month begins, and the mountains are calling… for a nap. The 7,000-foot…

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Good Morning PC

ByBrandy April 30, 2025May 13, 2025

April 30th 2025 “First day waking up in Park City, in their beautiful mountain home, G, B,…

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Preparing to be Land Locked

ByBrandy April 29, 2025May 13, 2025

April 29th 2025 “The anticipation for the Amazon raft was almost unbearable. Finally, in the nick of…

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Turtle Run Trial

ByBrandy April 28, 2025May 13, 2025

April 28th 2025 “A wave of boat-leaving sadness washed over the crew as the Utah trip loomed….

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My Dinghy is Sticky

ByBrandy April 27, 2025May 13, 2025

April 27th 2025 “Brandy woke with a touch of the blues, the kind that lingers after saying…

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Mechelle’s Birthday

ByBrandy April 26, 2025May 13, 2025

April 26th 2025 “Happy Birthday, Mechelle!! 🎉🎊 Frank and Mechelle rolled back to the boat today, the…

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Twenty Years of Excitement

ByBrandy April 25, 2025May 13, 2025

April 25th 2025 “The air crackled with a unique blend of giddy anticipation and the slight tremor…

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Getting Ready for VIP’s

ByBrandy April 24, 2025May 12, 2025

April 24th 2025 The crew is preparing for company on board. Brandy’s cousin Mechelle and her husband…

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A Great Honor

ByBrandy April 23, 2025May 13, 2025

April 23rd 2025 “The pre-dawn crossing, to get Greg to work, left Brandy a little weary but…

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That’s My Ball

ByBrandy April 22, 2025May 13, 2025

April 22nd 2025 “A sudden flurry of activity outside the porthole jolted Brandy awake. Disoriented for a…

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Put Some Shoes On

ByBrandy April 21, 2025May 13, 2025

April 21st 2025 “The logbook entry for today would read: ‘Errands. Exceedingly dull.’ Brandy, a creature of…

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Yike’s Tequila

ByBrandy April 20, 2025May 13, 2025

April 20th 2025 “The call for relaxation echoed through the boat, swiftly followed by the clinking of…

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Day After the Ride

ByBrandy April 19, 2025May 13, 2025

April 19th 2025 “Sunlight peeked through the windows, a welcome sight to the crazy night. The Chasing…

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Riding the Gravitron

ByBrandy April 18, 2025May 13, 2025

April 18th 2025 “Battling the relentless wind, the ‘greenhorns’ (as they were now affectionately, and perhaps slightly…

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Provisions, Provisions, Provisions

ByBrandy April 17, 2025May 13, 2025

April 17th 2025 The captain surveyed his wilting crew with concern. Katniss, the usually zealous first mate,…

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Decals Arrive

ByBrandy April 16, 2025May 13, 2025

April 16th 2025 “A buzz of excitement vibrated through the Chasing Destiny. The long-awaited arrival of the…

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Neighborhood Walk

ByBrandy April 15, 2025May 13, 2025

April 15th 2025 “A bittersweet air hung over the Chasing Destiny as the crew prepped for Captain…

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Is Greg the Real Cousin Eddy?

ByBrandy April 14, 2025May 13, 2025

April 14th 2025 “The dawn broke over Ft Lauderdale, starting another day and, another toilet saga. One…

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Evie’s Return

ByBrandy April 13, 2025April 16, 2025

April 13th 2025 We wake this morning with great excitement! One of our crew members will be…

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Just Jump It

ByBrandy April 12, 2025April 16, 2025

April 12th 2025 Pretty busy morning. We barely get any coffee into us, when Brandy can hear…

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Sew Much Fun

ByBrandy April 11, 2025April 16, 2025

April 11th 2025 Waking up exhausted from trying to organize the boat, Brandy decides to take it…

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Do You See What I See

ByBrandy April 10, 2025April 16, 2025

April 10th 2025 Not a lot happening so far. Brandy looks out the front window, where we…

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First Night Alone

ByBrandy April 9, 2025April 16, 2025

April 9th 2025 Greg leaves for work today for three nights and four days. This will be…

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Loch Ness Monster

ByBrandy April 8, 2025May 13, 2025

April 8th 2025 Just as the sun rises, Brandy spotted what looked like the loch ness monster….

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Provisions

ByBrandy April 7, 2025April 16, 2025

April 7th 2025 The days seem to start a lot earlier on the Chasing Destiny. Brandy is…

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Greg’s Arrival w/ a Side of You Tube

ByBrandy April 6, 2025June 12, 2025

April 6th 2025 Enjoying the beautiful morning on the AFT deck with Katniss and a cup of…

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Chill Pill & Relax

ByBrandy April 5, 2025April 14, 2025

April 5th 2025 First day on the boat without Greg. Very relaxing with a beautiful breeze, and…

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All Girl Crew

ByBrandy April 4, 2025April 14, 2025

April 4th 2025 Day 2 of the Tortuga Music Festival. So many boats worth millions passing by…

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No Workday

ByBrandy April 3, 2025April 14, 2025

April 3rd 2025 Holy crap, Brandy takes a shower in the morning instead nighttime for the first…

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Dinghy Day

ByBrandy April 2, 2025April 14, 2025

April 2nd 2025 It’s time for Brandy to learn how to drive the dinghy and to make…

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April Fool’s Day

ByBrandy April 1, 2025April 14, 2025

April 1st 2025 It is April Fool’s Day; however, we can’t make any pranks/ jokes about the…

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Nooks & Crannies

ByBrandy March 31, 2025April 14, 2025

March 31st 2025 Let the fun begin with unpacking our life accumulations onto this boat. Brandy is…

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Mooring Ball Run

ByBrandy March 30, 2025April 14, 2025

March 30th 2025 Greg and Brandy take off in Katniss dinghy to look for a mooring ball…

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Setting Sail on Greg’s Birthday

ByBrandy March 29, 2025April 14, 2025

March 29th 2025 Happy Birthday Greg!! What a birthday gift. You have worked so hard at getting…

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Moving Day

ByBrandy March 28, 2025April 14, 2025

March 28th 2025 We are now moving everything onto the boat. Brandy stated that we need to…

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Sneak Sleep on the Boat

ByBrandy March 27, 2025April 14, 2025

March 27th 2025 We go to the boat in Ft Lauderdale where she is docked at someone’s…

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Chasing Destiny

ByBrandy March 26, 2025April 14, 2025

March 26th 2025 The boat is officially ours!! Our new home Chasing Destiny!!

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Boat Survey

ByBrandy March 13, 2025June 12, 2025

March 13th 2025 Today is the day we get to see the makings of this vessel. Michelle,…

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Our Dream Boat

ByBrandy March 7, 2025June 12, 2025

March 7th 2025 We drive back to Ft Lauderdale to look at a Leopard 40, her name…

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Our Journey Begins

ByBrandy March 5, 2025June 12, 2025

March 5th 2025 We sit at our base camp at Mizner Park Apartments in Boca Raton while…

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