Starling Trek

After only a few days onboard Sophisticated Lady, we refitted the dinghy with electric power! As Captain Rick Moore says, it's one heavy experiment, for sure. Alex and I love experimenting with new technologies, and we plan on converting our eventual sailboat into electric power. This was a fantastic introduction and huge learning experience for us. Tonight, we would love to share this grand experiment with you. Starling's Log 008 premieres TONIGHT on YouTube at 6pm EST. We will be live in the chat, ready and excited to chat about our experience. . . . . . . #vlog #sailingvlog #starlingtrek #sailingadventures #epropulsion #electricdinghy #dinghy #dinghyoutboard #marriedadventure #travel #panama #shelterbaymarina #electricpower #ecological #youtube #captainrickmoore #electricconversion https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPrKNxLtYf/?utm_medium=tumblr

When you have the WHOLE GYM to yourself 😉 When you're traveling, you have to get really creative about your physical health. Planes, long days of car travel, or even long sails can sap my energy. I used to be quite the gym rat, and I had a set routine of wake up and walk to my gym, no matter the weather. While traveling, I have adapted my routine. My workouts aren't always the first thing in the morning, and they mostly don't take place in a fancy gym! When I was living on the boat, I tried to swim as much as possible. While on the road, I do yoga, pilates, HIIT (thank you Chloe Ting) and generally just mix it up. This used to be a source of stress, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. And sometimes, I get lucky and I get to play in the gym. 🌹 This morning it was completely empty! Woohoo! 🥳 So all that to say, adaptation can be difficult sometimes, but perseverance and a good attitude helps a lot. How do you all take care of your health while traveling? . . . . . . #health #physicalhealth #gymrat #travelfitness #fitness #luckygirl #emptygym #workout #stretch #moveyourbody #travel #travelvlog #vegantravel #vegangirls #vegangirlswholift #veganhealth https://www.instagram.com/starling.trek/p/CZKShufrn7f/?utm_medium=tumblr

What the Heck is THAT? Starling Trek Log 7 premiers on YouTube Thursday, January 13 at 7pm EST. In this episode we leave the gorgeous Portobelo Bay, Panama and sail off to Shelter Bay Marina. Captain Rick and Maddy initiate us into the basic operations of Sophisticated Lady and Alex and I take the helm for the very first time! ⛵ We are carefully watching for other boats and cargo ships in our path, when suddenly a huge obstacle appears with no apparent way around it! Join us tomorrow night LIVE in the chat. It's going to be a great time! . . . . . . #sailing #sailboat #sailboatlife #cruisinglife #sailors #sailorcouple #travel #traveltheworld #ocean #learning #vegantravel #panama #shelterbaymarina #starlingtrek #sailingsophisticatedlady (at Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYp_OjYrBQv/?utm_medium=tumblr

NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨ Starling Trek Log 006: Hidden Food Haven? premieres tonight, Wednesday December 22 at 7pm EST. We discover a secret gem at the far end of Portobelo Bay, a Thai restaurant that serves up INCREDIBLE food. We plan to go on a little dinghy excursion to test it out with our buddy boat friends on Ipanema, who have been there and are raving about it! We will be live in the chat at 7pm EST on YouTube! Look for Starling Trek Log 006 : Hidden Food Haven? Hope to chat with y'all tonight! . . . . . . #haven #food #vegantravel #veganthaifood #sailor #sailinglife #cruisinglife #friends #married #traveling #hiddengems #happiness #happytravel #seetheworld #nomads #girlswhosail (at Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXzCl6JLzJr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Starling Trek Log 005 goes live TONIGHT at 7pm EST on YouTube! We begin sailor school and get our very first sailing lesson aboard Sophisticated Lady from Captain Rick Moore, Maddalena, and Tiki 🦜 it's also my (Meghan's) very first night at anchor. Please join Alex and me tonight, we will be live in the chat. Hope to catch you there! . . . . . . #sailing #sailorgirl #jeanneau50 #jeanneauyachts #sailorcouple #married #travel #learnnewskills #happylife #lessons #anchor #learningtoanchor #learningtobeapirate (at Panama) https://www.instagram.com/starling.trek/p/CXb4rLYvOi7/?utm_medium=tumblr

Always a good day when the boat is still floating at the end of it. We took a little trip to Orlando, Florida to a magical little place. Maybe you know it! Where do you think we went? . . . . . . #afloat #dreamsdocometrue #boatlife #vacation #sailorgirl #pirate #vegantravel #theoceanscalling #cruiserlife #vegansailing #magic #happylife (at The Boathouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVt6cnLEz6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Go where the adventure takes you, and trust that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Those were just some of the thoughts racing through my mind when I took the helm of @sailingsophisticatedlady . All the while wishing I had my own beautiful sailing ship to go on adventures on. Soon... Very soon..! . . . . . #captain #starlingtrek (at Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUuvxDPLB2C/?utm_medium=tumblr

Impromptu party with @sailingsophisticatedlady , @parlayrevival_colin , @tomhudson_nz , @sailingintofreedom , @david_shih_sails , filled with song and good times for all. We feel truly blessed to be joining this warm and welcoming community. . . . . (at Linton Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJk9oyr2pj/?utm_medium=tumblr

Before we left Shelter Bay, I was yearning to try the gym. It's been over a year since I've set foot in a gym, and I used to be quite the gym rat. Eddie hooked me up with the key (thanks man!) and I got to play for an hour. Keeping healthy is my goal and happiness is my vibe - the two go hand in hand. Thanks for gym access - it was great to pump iron! . . . . . . . #fitness #veganfitness #sailorworkout #sailing #panama #workout #happy #healthy #fit #strongisthenewskinny #hitchhiker #girlhitchhiker #strongwomen #poweredbyplants (at Shelter Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2mSDor15n/?utm_medium=tumblr

Smiling from the inside out, thoroughly enjoying boat life! We are learning that everything is in flux. Sometimes you plan for a chill day, and everything explodes. Other times, you hurry up and wait. As long as you keep an adventurous and positive spirit, you are well prepared! . . . . . . #sailorlife #cruiserlife #smile #happiness #keeponkeepingon #keepshowingup #positivity #love #sailboat #lovinglife #adventure #seekdiscomfort (at Shelter Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTlUzGHL8oK/?utm_medium=tumblr

One more grocery run into downtown Colón, before setting off into the big blue yonder. Here, we're sitting on the curb waiting for the @shelterbaymarinapanama bus to pick us up so that we can return to @sailingsophisticatedlady with our "loot" of goodies. . . . . #cruisinglife #groceryrun #starlingtrek #sailingsophisticatedlady #veganshopping #vegansinlove #boatlife #married #travel #boathitchhiking (at Colón, Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTn2_HbLn9l/?utm_medium=tumblr

You meet the coolest friends here at Shelter Bay. This little one is a tough chica - her name is Pepewa. I am told she has survived being hit by a car twice, and worms once. I was working out on a yoga mat that @maddyorfeo found in the sea, and this little sprite came and sat on my mat and kept me company. She's a very chill pup with a lot of spunk! . . . . . . #puppy #travel #workout #travelingathlete #travelingvegan #vegans #vegantravel #yoga #sailor #sailorworkout #fastedworkout #dogsofinstagram #bikiniworkout (at Shelter Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsorCVLJiz/?utm_medium=tumblr

One more grocery run into downtown Colón, before setting off into the big blue yonder. Here, we're sitting on the curb waiting for the @shelterbaymarinapanama bus to pick us up so that we can return to @sailingsophisticatedlady with our "loot" of goodies. . . . . #cruisinglife #groceryrun #starlingtrek #sailingsophisticatedlady #veganshopping #vegansinlove #boatlife #married #travel #boathitchhiking (at Colón, Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTn2_HbLn9l/?utm_medium=tumblr

Abandoned places always give off a sense of mystery and wonder about them. What is the story of this abandoned church in the jungle? . . . . #abandonned #church #starlingtrek #junglewalk #veganadventures #veganexplorers #sophisticatedlady #welcometothejungle #cruisinglife (at Fort Sherman, Colon, Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTcbDHFL6di/?utm_medium=tumblr

Journaling and keeping logs is very important when you lead a life of adventure and uncertainty. I truly treasure the moments when I can just allow myself to reflect and integrate all the experiences I've had, and then sharing them with you. . . . . #blessedlife #cruisinglife #journaling #morningritual #morningmotivation #veganlifestyle #veganadventures #starlingtrek #sophisticatedlady #sayyes #vegansailor (at Shelter Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZuYvKL5zf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just two crazy Starlings starting their adventure; crewing on SV Sophisticated Lady with Captain Rick Moore. . . . #crewlife #sophisticatedlady #cruisinglife #starlingtrek #lintonbaymarina #panama (at Linton Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAzt5KnyD4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Waking up by the pool with the howls of the monkeys... . . . #shelterbaymarina #pooltime #panama #cruisinglife #sophisticatedlady #starlingtrek #crewlife (at Shelter Bay Marina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCZCJenTd8/?utm_medium=tumblr