by Dustin Rey | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
After a year and a half hiatus, my return to boat ownership has been both challenging and rewarding. For two decades, owning a boat was part of my identity, a period filled with constant maintenance tasks, the unease of potential mishaps at sea, and financial...
by Dustin Rey | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sixteen years ago, on a night that feels both distant and vividly close, an accident left me grappling with unimaginable physical and financial challenges. The weight of being in debt to the tune of $500,000 coupled with the trauma that cost me 2 limbs and nearly my...
by Dustin Rey | Aug 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Going back under the knife I’ve gone a bit off the radar since returning home. Mostly I have been working on my writing and public speaking. Stand up comedy has really helped with this. I have also stated mentoring other sailors including the person who bought...
by Dustin Rey | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was warned by several sailors about the depression and difficulty returning home after cruising the world. Everything I’ve been doing for the last 8 years has suddenly came to an end and I feel like I’m in the doldrums. I’ve found doldrums all over the world....
by Dustin Rey | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dried leis The time has come where the leis have dried up, the free drinks are less frequent, and the questions have shifted from my trip to what is next. This situation is remarkably similar to the one I experienced shortly after my bankruptcy when I 1st made the...
by Dustin Rey | Dec 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Preparing for the 2000 mile passage home was not that different than any other except loved ones were going to be there waiting for me. I only stocked up on food for a 2 week trip with the exception of hoarding all the confit de canard on Nuku Hiva. After 7.5 years of...
