The quiet between updates was hard. My teammates – all of whom I'd only just met that week – were unbelievably supportive. They asked for updates, cheered for Salty, and checked in on how I was doing. It was a great reminder that supporters need supporters too. I was learning what it feels like to be the one watching from the other side.

Boat shopping is a journey - sometimes exhilarating, sometimes exhausting, and occasionally downright stinky. After a long journey, we knew she was home when we stepped aboard.