NEW ENGLAND & THE CANADIAN MARITIMES
ORIGAMI | S2 11A
HEADING NORTH UP THE EAST COAST
MAY 24, 2026 - IN PROGRESS…
After a ten-month refit, Origami is finally on her first voyage! Before this, she spent nearly 40 years sailing on an inland lake. We’re on to bigger, saltier waters now. The crew is beyond excited to be on the move again! We’re looking forward to exploring our way up the New England coast and then discovering all the Canadian provinces we can squeeze into a single season. We had the best summer of our lives up in Canada (2024), cruising the Georgian Bay. Hopefully, this trip is just as memorable.
We’ll be updating this voyage page as we go. For day-to-day updates, be sure to check out our Instagram.
ROUTE TRAVELED SO FAR
NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 24–30, 2026
After calling New Bern, North Carolina, home for nearly a year, we decided it was best to wrap up our refit and start heading north. Eager to get going, we quickly made our way out of the state, only stepping on land once in Belhaven. These first six days were spent acclimating to boat life, growing our sea legs, and fine-tuning our fuel system. While we may have had one of our worst days yet on the Alligator River, overall, we enjoyed a peaceful cruise through the state.
VIRGINIA
MAY 30–JUNE 11, 2026
We spent an extended time in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia. There were boat projects to complete and packages to wait on. During our stay, we celebrated the Captain’s birthday as well as our 12th wedding anniversary! Once the boat was ready to go we had to wait for a weather window to jump outside for what would be our longest passage to date. The days were getting incredibly hot and we were feeling desperate to get north. We made the most of our time by riding bikes, taking the ferry, and meeting up with friends at a baseball game.
NEW JERSEY
JUNE 13–26, 2026
After a grueling 38-hour passage from Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, we found ourselves anchored outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey. We had work projects to attend to and needed to stay for the week. We spent the first few days fighting the elements. Thunderstorms, a ripping current, and the tidal changes were not our friends. We ended up wrapping the anchor rode around the keel three times before we could change anchorages. Our next jump up the coast was also very unenjoyable. We then spent some time in Atlantic Highlands, wrapped up our big projects, and planned our next moves. It is all new to us from this point on!
NEW YORK
JUNE 26–27, 2026
While we may have spent less than 24 hours in the state, cruising our home through New York City was an amazing experience! We wish we could have stayed and explored, but the short season forces us to keep moving north.
CONNECTICUT
JUNE 27–29, 2026
We came to Connecticut, specifically New Haven, for the apizza. Upon arrival, we embarked on a “pizza crawl,” only making it to two restaurants before our tummies were too full. We had a deliciously good time! After loads of laundry, provisioning, and topping off the water tank, we were on our way to the next state.
RHODE ISLAND
JUNE 29 - JULY 3, 2026
We really enjoyed our brief stay in this tiny state. The Cliff Walk in Newport has been awarded the top highlight of the trip so far! The views were great, the exercise much needed, and the sweet scent of flowers filled the air. The changing landscape has us very excited for what’s to come.
MASSACHUSETTS
JULY 3–10, 2026
Our time in Massachusetts was surprisingly social. We met up with several friends and were treated to their kindness and hospitality. While the landscape started to change a couple of states back, we really started to notice the evidence of strong fishing communities here. Which means we spent a lot of time dodging pots… We also discovered new types of sealife and spotted our first seal!
MAINE
JULY 10–25, 2026
Our steering started to go out on our way to Portland. This meant we were stuck there for a week while we waited for the shipment and installation of new parts. However, Portland is not a bad place to get stuck. We were within walking distance of several grocery stores, breweries, and fun shops. We visited an abandoned fort before taking off for what we consider the best part of Maine - the nature! We discovered beautiful anchorages nestled in between rocks. The problem was, so had everyone else. After a few close calls due to others anchoring too close, we decided to continue north and visit Maine more on the way back when it is hopefully less crowded.
NOVA SCOTIA
JULY 25 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
YARMOUTH TO HALIFAX | JULY 25 - AUGUST 15, 2026
Our passage from Maine to the shores of Nova Scotia took about 27 hours and, compared to the other passages so far, was not too bad. The number one thing we noticed once entering Canadian waters was the absence of lobster pots. What a relief! This section of the trip was full of beautiful anchorages, brilliant nature, and so much wildlife! We hosted additional crew for the first time starting in Lunenburg. Evan’s family joined us for almost two weeks as we made our way to Halifax. Spectacular stops like Long Island, Hearn Island, and Rogues Roost made all the hardships we faced as we traveled north worthwhile.
HALIFAX | AUGUST 15–28, 2026
We encountered our first boarding by officials while navigating the busy channel into Halifax. The experience provided a good story for our guests to take home with them. We then spent the last of our time together exploring the city and checking items off our Canadian Culinary Checklist. As soon as Evan’s family left for the airport, we were en route to the laundromat, as we were expecting another set of guests that night. Over the next several days, we did some new things as well as some repeat things, and Halifax started to feel very familiar. We enjoyed catching up with family, and once our company left, we prepped to leave the city. While here, we really enjoyed the harbor walk, all of the public art, and some tasty seafood!
HALIFAX TO MCNUTTS ISLAND | AUGUST 28, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
After leaving Halifax, we retraced our steps as we prepared to cross back over to the States. We revisited some favorite locations like Long Island and McNutts Island; otherwise, the village of Chester was the only new addition to the route. The weather wasn’t great, so we spent most of this time cruising around Mahone Bay waiting for our window to open up. The extra time allowed us to try hand pies, explore faery gardens, go for long hikes, and rest up (and clean up) after weeks of having guests on board.
MASSACHUSETTS
SEPTEMBER 17–29, 2026
Our crossing from Nova Scotia back to the States was our longest passage to date. While it had its challenges, it was incredibly magical overall! Moonbeams, incredible bioluminescence throughout the night, shooting stars, the Milky Way, and so many dolphins. Upon arriving at Cape Cod Bay, we watched a huge thresher shark burst from the water, again and again. While in Provincetown, we anchored next to 40+ seals lounging in the shallows. The majority of our time was spent in the protected harbor of New Bedford, where we prepped for and endured our first nor’easter. We survived the winds, but the rain and resulting cabin fever were the worst. Our ongoing to-do list now includes fixing several newly discovered leaks.
RHODE ISLAND
SEPTEMBER 29–30, 2026
The return to Rhode Island was quite short and uneventful. At this point, we had gone days on end without any sun, spending all our time wet and cold in the cockpit, pushing hard to get south. Our solar-powered batteries were running low, and our spirits felt the same. We overnighted at Block Island; the salt pond was unrecognizable from our previous visit.
NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 30 - PRESENT