It's a bit of work sprinkled with fun! Come dip your toes into the bluewater and this unique lifestyle. We purchased our boat 2 years ago and placed her in charter service in the British Virgin Islands. We've been visiting her often but come January, we'll become full time cruisers. We'll start in the Virgin Islands and wind our way south thru the Leeward & Windward Islands. What a process this is
to leave "normal" life and start cruising. It's way more complex than we ever imagined! In that vein, we welcome other folks who are thinking about this alternative lifestyle to try it out with us. Visit our page and message us for details. Sailing Vessel Dare Greatly
*Named after a quote by Theodore Roosevelt
2020 Lucia 40 by Fountaine Pajot
38’ length, 22' beam with a 4' draft
Fully rigged with mainsail, jib and parasailor (downwind sail)
Twin 30 hpr diesel engines
Water capacity 140 gal (watermaker and filter onboard)
650 watts solar panels, generator (a/c)
4 cabins, 2 heads
10’6” dinghy with 10 hpr motor
Captain Jim Behm: “Island Boy” Nature & Dog Lover. Salty Sailor. Fisherman & Scuba Diver. Best Friends with Christ. Adventurer. Kind, good man. Hard worker. Beer & rum drinker, hearty eater. Loves No Shoes Radio. Master of many trades but worked most of life as a carpenter/general contractor. Raised in Wisconsin (go Brewers, Bucks & Pack), currently residing in Florida until January's move onto the boat. First Mate Patricia Strutz-Behm: “The Mermaid” Nature & Dog Lover. Tree Hugger. Christian. Kinda Type-A but in a good way. Food is fuel (NOT a Foodie). Loves unpretentious and squishy old people. And Cabernet. Has been in many lines of work over the years, including as a realtor, house flipper, outdoor & travel writer, dog groomer and fishing guide. The crew: 11-year old Mason, our well behaved, but spoiled, rat terrier! We went to the bluewater to live life simply and intentionally. To focus on what we consider to be important and real things in life. To happily live together amongst nature and the community of fellow cruisers and locals that we meet on our travels. To share our Christian faith and to conserve & appreciate the natural wonders and resources He gifted us with. Are you considering the cruising lifestyle? Dip your foot into these waters and join us for a liveaboard experience aboard Dare Greatly. You’ll share in our adventures, everyday tasks and expenses. Hoist the sails, tie a bowline, cook up freshly caught snapper, scrub the hull while surrounded by tropical fish, help navigate to the next anchorage, take a hike thru dense foliage, quench your thirst with a cold libation…It’s a bit of work sprinkled with fun throughout the day. It truly is living deeply and fully—come join us to get a taste and to realize you, too, can do this! Thank you to all our family & friends who are helping make this dream a reality!
