Sailing Songbird

Middle School Music Teacher turned Sailor 🏴‍☠️⛵️

I'm Luke and I am setting out to circumnavigate our beautiful planet onboard my 1976 Vancouver 27.

Last year, I was a middle school music teacher in the central district of Seattle and had the dream to sail around the world. In March of 2023, I decided I would quit after the school year to fulfill this dream. After the decision was made, I went to see a boat for sale the next week and, not knowing anything about boats, I bought it on the spot. Thus SV Songbird was born. I immediately hauled Songbird out and began a 7 month refit, teaching all day and refitting all night.

After completing my contract for the 2022-23 school year, I set off for Mexico, learning how to sail along the way. After 6 months of exploring Mexico, I set off across the Pacific by myself. After 49 days alone, I have dropped anchor in the South Pacific. Time to explore!

I hope that I can inspire you along the way!

Luke & SV Songbird