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Currently Reading:

Tightwads on the Loose: A Seven-Year Pacific Odyssey

Written by Wendy Hinman

About the Book:

Everyone dreams of a tropical escape. But what happens when you escape for too long?

Imagine spending 24 hours a day with your spouse in 31 not-so-square feet… for years; crossing the Pacific Ocean on two gallons of fuel; and tossing spaghetti marinara around your living room, then cleaning it up while bouncing like ice in a martini shaker.

Tightwads on the Loose tells the story of Wendy and Garth, lured to sea by the promise of adventure. They buy a 31-foot boat that fits their budget better than it fits Garth's large frame and set sail for an open-ended voyage, never imagining they’d be gone seven years or cover 34,000 miles at the pace of a fast walk.

They live without most “necessities” and learn that teamwork and a sense of humor matter most as they face endless character-building opportunities. From navigating equipment failures and typhoons to working at a U.S. Army base in the Marshall Islands, their journey becomes far more than a sailing adventure — it becomes a test of resilience, partnership, and identity.

Tightwads on the Loose offers a fun and inspiring read for the armchair adventurer — or anyone afflicted with wanderlust.