Annapolis to Fort Lauderdale on a 40ft Explorer Yacht… SOLO | EP57

When Lindsey headed off to celebrate the birth of her best friend’s baby, I stayed behind with Ruth Pearl, our Nordhavn N41, for an unforgettable solo voyage to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Over 1,300 miles in 15 days, I navigated the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) at just 5 knots — a true slow-cruise adventure through some of America’s most iconic boating towns. From Annapolis and Norfolk to Beaufort, Charleston, Savannah, and beyond, this trip was a dream come true after years of imagining these waters. Halfway through, I got an unexpected gift — my mom flew in to join me, turning this solo run into a family memory I’ll never forget. Climb aboard Ruth Pearl and experience the magic of small-ship passagemaking, life aboard a Nordhavn explorer yacht, and the hidden gems of the U.S. East Coast ICW. 🌊 Chapters / Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 01:25 - Leaving Annapolis, MD 02:15 - Day #1 07:15 - Day #2 15:00 - Day #3 17:30 - Day #4 20:45 - Docking @ Homer Smith Marina 23:10 - Day #5 25:50 - Day #6 27:35 - Day #7 28:05 - Day #8 31:20 - Day #9 34:15 - Day #10