Allie Dodge and Chris have been traveling and living aboard their sailboats for over thirty-five years. She was his commercial dive partner for seven years until she became a mother. They raised their son, along with their cat, dog, and a five-foot iguana, all while onboard. She is a Merchant Marine officer 100 ton Masters in Auxiliary & Sail. A retired Federal Housing Inspector and deployed Major Hurricane Disasters. Together, she and her husband have endured ten named hurricanes. When not sailing the open seas, Allie spends her time writing stories, prose, painting, reading, and loves to sing on stage.