Brewers to Christmas Cove.

Brandy L

Something funny happened a couple days ago on the beach. This weathered beach guy—definitely the “local legend” type—was wading through the water, telling us how he landed here from California ages ago and just...never left. We’re still not sure if he lives on the beach or on a boat, but he and Adam had this mellow exchange, full of California love. At one point, he casually mentioned, “Every two weeks, the dolphins come into the bay.” Then he chuckled and added, “They’ll be here tomorrow.” We all kind of laughed it off—like, sure they will. But guess what? The vagabond dude was right. The past few days in Brewers Bay have been nothing short of magical. With our buddy boat SeaBella we had the most unforgettable experience: swimming with two dolphins right off the bow of our catamaran. Not just spotting them—we touched them. One kept circling us, brushing up against us, inviting us to play. It nudged Adam the same way our dog Kai used to when he wanted belly rubs. It was surreal. We hadn’t planned on anything like this—it just happened, naturally! Just the day before, we were swimming with turtles and lounging on the beach. It honestly feels like a dream. We’re so deeply grateful for this wild, beautiful life we’re living. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this is what our boat life would look like. Sure, we planned to move aboard and visit faraway places—but we couldn’t have grasped the magic of this life. A couple nights ago, a hammerhead was chasing fish just off the bow of another boat we know in the anchorage. Now we’re seeing turtles regularly, and the dolphins are back again. We even grabbed some GoPro footage—though it needs serious trimming before we can post it (every clip is like 10 minutes long!). Headed for Christmas Cove—everyone says it’s amazing, though it can get a bit crowded. Hoping for some sunshine, clear water, and maybe even a slice from Pizza Pi Vi! Let’s go!

Boat & Crew

Kaikoa

Dolphin, 460

Adam

Owner

Harbor Reef

Child

Aria

Child

Brandy L

Owner