<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sailing Koinonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Sailing Koinonia! A blog about the liveaboard sailing adventures of a cruising family of five from Virginia, USA aboard a Passport 47.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:55:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Adjusting to Dirt Life (and getting ready to hit the road)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a little over 2 months since our last post but we're still here.  It's just been a very busy time for the Ward Family as we naviga]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/adjusting-to-dirt-life-and-getting-ready-to-hit-the-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b779691eefbc46eb60c9f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Transition to RV Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East US]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:49:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_1e468922bb484b6592783105620bf9eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - The Final Voyage (May 22nd - June 4th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week departed from Spanish Wells, Bahamas on our final passage to Florida; whale pod sighting in NW Providence Channel; sailed 880NM.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-the-final-voyage-may-22nd-june-4th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6661fff5b31706867e9f0d6e</guid><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:01:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_6d9719c6fcd146b4bfc2192176895386~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Memorable Days in Spanish Wells, Bahamas (May 15th - May 21st, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week: final days in Spanish Wells with Amber’s parents; an amazing day excursion; attending the Gospel Chapel; goodbye to dear friends.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-memorable-days-in-spanish-wells-bahamas-may-15th-may-21st-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664de569e155aef4c7f27fa3</guid><category><![CDATA[Bahamas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:42:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_648f1fa6e804428688fdf44f297c8452~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Puerto Plata, DR to Spanish Wells, Bahamas (Apr 24th - May 14th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past few weeks, we sailed from the DR to Eleuthera, Bahamas non-stop where we reunite with family and dear friends.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-puerto-plata-dr-to-spanish-wells-bahamas-apr-24th-may-14th-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66481bfc6093ed4bdec77e80</guid><category><![CDATA[Bahamas]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 03:36:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_0e1e6cd905b6469e99cbce795ab23745~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Leaving Puerto Rico for Ocean World, Puerto Plata, DR (Apr 17th - Apr 23rd, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we celebrate Lizzy’s 15th birthday; sail from PR to the Dominican Republic; reunite with friends; visit Ocean World Marine Park.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-leaving-puerto-rico-for-ocean-world-puerto-plata-dr-apr-17th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662911a52453618534e84ca0</guid><category><![CDATA[Dominican Republic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Puerto Rico]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:01:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_9a7206083d2f4bab811224c9ceca29e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Leaving St Martin, Koinonia under Contract, and Exploring Old San Juan (Apr 3rd - Apr 16th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week:  sad goodbyes with friends in St Martin, passage to Puerto Rico, Koinonia is under contract, exploring Old San Juan, &#38; more!]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-leaving-st-martin-koinonia-under-contract-and-exploring-old-san</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66216ca681f2daf0990896ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Puerto Rico]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_02e0cbde44144179860b68d9db09cbac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Exploring St Martin and Big News (Mar 20th - Apr 2nd, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this two-week sailing log, we list our boat "Koinonia" for sale, enjoy time with friends in St Martin, celebrate birthdays, and Easter.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-exploring-st-martin-and-big-news-mar-20th-apr-2nd-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660ebe71a781f3ae53845053</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_c979503ac7bf4fe192d81f5aa5abd0df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Back in the Water in St Martin (Mar 6th - Mar 19th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finishing the paint job on Koinonia and other projects; discovering shawarmas, launching the boat and feeling like cruisers again.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-back-in-the-water-in-st-martin-mar-6th-mar-19th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65fd70c5578c21d183593e00</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:24:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_9b8f2e7c26894670be9407081ef8b34e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - The End Is In Sight (Wed Feb 21st - Tue Mar 5th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two week update; the end is finally in sight for all the boat work; lots of good times with friends in SXM; moms and dads have a date night.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-the-end-is-in-sight-wed-feb-21st-tue-mar-5th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ea54dde9479c40819da4ce</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:42:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_bb43c7564a4f4956b8a6fd338f0d7b98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Prepping for Paint (Wed Feb 14th - Tue Feb 20th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Day in St Martin; boat paint prep and mishaps with strong winds; meeting more boat families.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-prepping-for-paint-wed-feb-14th-tue-feb-20th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d7ceac7ab2a5def4dd9936</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeschooling]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_16d51a09ec0544b3b82c56a0ce7e0754~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Carnival in Saint Martin (Wed Feb 7th - Tue Feb 13th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we prep the boat for paint, host cruisers worship service, see the Grande Parade for Carnival, and celebrate Valentine’s Day.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-carnival-in-saint-martin-wed-feb-7th-tue-feb-13th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cf713cd0df76f2ab3a7ffa</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:11:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_62b7e9759736448baed29400d1d83d5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Ben’s Parents Visit St Martin (Wed Jan 24th - Tue Jan 30th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week:  a windy and rainy few days; installing our new VHF; bottom paint removal is finally complete; Ben’s parents arrive in St Martin.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-ben-s-parents-visit-st-martin-wed-jan-24th-tue-jan-30th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65baebb7185fba6216a385a6</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:27:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_667f290237444a8f9464a832d235be3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Hauled Out in Saint Martin Week 3 (Wed Jan 17th - Tue Jan 23th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, boat work continues; bottom paint removal is nearly complete; Ben gets sick; the older girls get invited to the movies.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-hauled-out-in-saint-martin-week-3-wed-jan-17th-tue-jan-23th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b3159ac7296f78c3122271</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeschooling]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_d8340047cd59498397d7ba38a19f01e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Hauled Out in Saint Martin Week 2 (Wed Jan 10th - Tue Jan 16th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work in the boat yard continues with Koinonia getting new paint; the kids get colds; Ben troubleshoots electronics, beach time, and more!]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-hauled-out-in-saint-martin-week-2-wed-jan-10th-tue-jan-16th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65aa7c718ef65424f311606a</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:50:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_8329b81cdff84fec8d8ef76c73904387~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Hauled Out in Saint Martin (Wed Jan 3rd - Tue Jan 9th, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we haul the boat out via crane in Saint Martin; meet lots new boat families, get new batteries; visit Parrot Ville, and much more]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-hauled-out-in-saint-martin-wed-jan-3rd-tue-jan-9th-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659f4b3c03d279e787457108</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_8d83d0cdca5d4294a33747616fe56339~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - New Years in Saint Martin (Wed Dec 27th 2023 - Tue Jan 2nd, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we visit Lord Nelson’s Dockyard, then clear out of Antigua for an overnight passage to Saint Martin where we spend New Years.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-new-years-in-saint-martin-wed-dec-27th-tue-jan-2nd-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6595eeba3e27966ba3df7a87</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:58:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_40b73535ba674cb9bbf19feea441fe62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Christmas in Jolly Harbour (Wed Dec 20th - Tue Dec 26th, 2023)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we departed from Deshaies, Guadeloupe and sailed to Jolly Harbour, Antigua; Christmas, beach days, and exploring St John’s.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-christmas-in-jolly-harbour-wed-dec-20th-tue-dec-26th-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658c9ff73de059f52a65c64b</guid><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:45:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_161cb314e57a41efa82fe955c4cdc491~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Last Week In Guadeloupe (Wed Dec 13th - Tue Dec 19th, 2023)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our final week in Guadeloupe before we sail to Antigua; Lizzy gets sick; Maddy has a dental emergency; snorkeling fun; Christmas excitement.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-last-week-in-guadeloupe-wed-dec-13th-tue-dec-19th-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658490d6aa3d68eba40bed53</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeschooling]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diving]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:36:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_a869fa72ad9640e0870b40fde5151441~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Leaving Martinique for Guadeloupe (Wed Dec 6th - Tue Dec 5, 2023)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we leave from Martinique and sail north to Guadeloupe; a salty passage; picking up a ball in Deshaies, snorkeling and more!]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-leaving-sainte-anne-martinique-for-deshaies-guadeloupe-wed-dec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657a4b32cdf0db68939a0d3b</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_22b2fa0ef6904640a4f345c2b5225a5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[S/V Koinonia Weekly Sailing Log - Exploring Martinique (Wed Nov 29 - Tue Dec 5, 2023)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we explore the interior of Martinique via rental car; decorate and do some Christmas shopping, visit the zoo in St Pierre, etc.]]></description><link>https://www.wardfamilyadventures.com/post/s-v-koinonia-weekly-sailing-log-exploring-martinique-wed-nov-29-tue-dec-5-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657468b5e52404fc103b6f61</guid><category><![CDATA[French Islands]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category><category><![CDATA[Boat Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exploring]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/207cb0_20cfde240cff44dc8190d3c885c2bba5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sailing Koinonia</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>