The Hills — Brian, Melissa, Oliver,
Elliott and Bosun — are heading south.

Brian and Melissa have dreamed of setting sail for years. Now with two kids and a dog, we’re finally heading off from Toronto, Canada, our home of the last 12 years. We’re traveling on a 2008 Jeanneau 45DS, a boat we’ve owned and sailed on Lake Ontario for the last 6 years.

Brian has been sailing almost his entire life and comes to cruising after 3 decades of competitive sailing. Melissa has been sailing for over 20 years having started in College. Both boys have been on boats since birth. Bo, the dog, has been on boats from the start as well and absolutely loves leaping off the stern to retrieve whatever is thrown in to the water.

We think this lifestyle will suit us. Follow along to see if we’re right.

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