She was the editor of Cruising World magazine, he was a psychologist in private practice, when they bought a 39-foot Shearwater cutter named Ithaka, quit their jobs, sold their house, and set off on the cruising adventure that would change their lives. In the three years that followed, Bernadette and Douglas Bernon sailed Ithaka from Newport, Rhode Island, up to Canada, then down the American coast, and all along the coast of Central America. At first, it seemed, they’d have to learn everything the hard way, but they pushed onward, slowly becoming seasoned cruisers, and taking us along on the journey. Join them, step by step, through the laughter and tears, the broken gear, the magnificent landfalls, the fears, the joys, the excitement. They’ll answer your questions, introduce you to the interesting characters they meet, and the fascinating places they visit along the way. Join them for an intimate look at the cruising life, every other week here on www.BoatUS.com.