We thought readers may like to find out more about us through stories, articles and interviews:
Stories About Us
“The Unexpected Circumnavigation Volumes 1 and 2” features an excerpt from Part 1, Chapter 18.
Shelf Unbound Magazine, October/November issue.
“The Unexpected Circumnavigation” by The Captain
Nordhavn For Sale By Owner Site, August 31, 2012
“Around the World in a 43” by the Captain
Nordhavn For Sale By Owner Site, May 10, 2012
“The Unexpected Circumnavigation – Part 2 – Australia to Oman by Christi Grab”
Book review written by Jeff Merrill, News on Nordhavn.com, May 1, 2012
The Cruiser’s Bookshelf: Nautical Book Reviews by Barbara Thiessen (located on page 38)
The Seven Seas Cruising Association Commodore’s Bulletin, March 2012 edition. Must be a SSCA member to log into the bulletin
“Unexpected Circumnavigation” features an excerpt from Chapter 1 in Part 2 of “The Unexpected Circumnavigation (starts on page 18).
The Mariner Magazine Volume 107, January, 12, 2012
“High Five Kosmos!” by Jeff Merrill on Nordhavn.com. December 20, 2011
“The Unexpected Circumnavigation, Part 2 Released” by Jacob Ruytenbeek
Trawlerblogs.com. November 26, 2011
“Nordhavn 55 named People’s Choice Winner” on Nordhavn.com site. November 23, 2011
“Nordhavn at the 2011 SD Trawler Fest,” a video recapping the highlights of Trawler Fest 2011 in San Diego, has a cameo with Christi talking about our books and the presentations we did that weekend. Produced by Nordhavn.
“Author Christi Grab Answers Your Questions About Unexpected Circumnavigation” by Thien-Kim Lam. From Left to Write Book Club. July 15, 2011
“Unexpected Circumnavigation” by Robin Elton. A post about how our book inspired her.
Simple. Green. Organic. Happy.com. June 27, 2011.
“From Left To Write Post #1: The Travel Bug” by Amy Brown. A post saying that our book inspired her.
Oh What A Life Blog, June 24, 2011
World Footprints Radio Show, an award winning international show, interviewed both of us about the book and circumnavigation. Listen to the interview here! April 5, 2011
“5 Minutes with Christi and Eric Grab of Kosmos” by Jacob Ruytenbeek
Trawlerblogs.com, March 30, 2011
“Nordhavn 43 with Eric and Christi Grab”
Marketing video produced by Nordhavn to promote their boats
“Power Boating Around the World in Two Years” by Sandy Dhuyvetter
ETN Global Travel Industry News, August 22, 2010
Travel Talk Radio interviewed Christi about the book. Listen to the interview here!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
“Point Loma Couple Circumnavigates Globe” by Sebastian Ruiz
Peninsula Beacon Newspaper, July 1, 2010 edition
“Around the World in Two Years: Local Couple Circumnavigates Globe” by Sebastian Ruiz
SDNews.com (San Diego Community News Group), June 24th edition
“Around the World in Two Years: Local Couple Circumnavigates Globe” by Sebastian Ruiz
San Diego Pets Magazine, June 23rd edition
“First Time Circumnavigators Accomplish Journey, Publish Book” by Ambrosia Sarabia
Sea Magazine, June 2010 edition
“New Book”
MotorBoating Magazine, May 2010 edition
“First Time Circumnavigators Publish Book” by Ambrosia Sarabia
The Log Bi-Weekly Newspaper, April 16 – 29, 2010 edition
“Preparing for Piracy on a Power Circumnavigation“ by Christi Grab
Ocean Navigator Magazine, March/April 2010 edition
“Book Review: The Unexpected Circumnavigation by Christi Grab”
Review written by Jeff Merrill, News on Nordhavn.com, March 4, 2010
“Someday is Today” by Zuzana Prochazka
Circumnavigator IV Magazine, 2010 edition.
“Taking on the World” by Christi Grab
Motorboating Magazine , July/August 2009 edition (paper version has photos, online article doesn’t)
“SoCal Cruisers Circumnavigate the Globe on a 43-foot Powerboat” by Ambrosia Sarabia
The Log Bi-Weekly Newspaper
June 12-25, 2009 edition for Southern California
June 26-July 9, 2009 for San Diego edition
“PAE celebrates a Nordhavn 43 Circumnavigation” by Jeff Merrill
News on Nordhavn.com, June 2, 2009
“Around the World Under Power”
www.trawlersandtrawlering.com
“Couple ‘Grab’ Chance of a Lifetime” by Kelvin Marshall
Del Sur Weekly Newspaper, April 2, 2009
We couldn’t find a link to it online, just the paper copy is available
“Into the Kosmos”by Sally Bee
Passagemaker Magazine, March 2009
Round the Clock Watches
Ken’s Blog, August 11, 2008
Nordhavn Ad Featuring Us in Sea Magazine, July 2008
Pacific Puddle Jump Recap: Into the Great Beyond
Latitude 38 Magazine, September 2007 edition (volume 363)
Small N43s Log Big-time Miles by Jeff Merrill and Jennifer Stern
News on Nordhavn.com, June 13, 2007
Time to Go N43 Prepares to Go the Distance by Jeff Merrill
News on Nordhavn.com, June 13, 2007
Training for Long Distance Running N43 Prepares for 2900 Mile Journey by Jeff Merrill
News on Nordhavn.com, April 2007
Up for Grabs by Jeff Merrill
News on Nordhavn.com, May 2006
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Christi started freelance writing for Parentella.com on educational topics in August 2009. From July 2010 – April 2011, she was also Parentella’s editorial director (in addition to writer). Here are articles she has written for Parentella (note Parentella is no longer active, links might now work):
- Did W. Accomplish What He Intended To? August 3, 2011
- Movie Review: The Inconvenient Truth About Waiting for Superman, July 8, 2011
- Easter Around the World (co-authored with Robin Greene), April 24, 2011
- Updates on Detroit and Memphis School Battles, March 25, 2011
- Fun Facts for International Women’s Day, March 8, 2011
- How Are Districts Dealing with Underfunding Issues? February 26, 2011
- News: No Child Left Behind Laws, February 25, 2011
- Black History Highlights: 1856 – 1861, February 25, 2011
- Black History Highlights: 1840 – 1855 February 16, 2011
- Black History Hightlights: 1619 – 1839, February 8, 2011
- Dr. King is Still Relevant Today, January 17, 2011
- Few Young Adults can Qualify for the Military, December 29, 2010
- How the Tax Cut Package Affects Me and You, December 18, 2010
- The Muslim Holiday of Ashura, December 16, 2010
- Michelle Rhee Starts Children’s Political Advocacy Group, December 11, 2010
- Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Passes House, December 8, 2010
- Maal Hijra 1432 AH, December 6, 2010
- Why the Feds Changed the Student Loan Rules, Part 2, December 3, 2010
- Why the Feds Changed the Student Loan Rules, Part 1, December 2, 2010
- “Beyond the Bricks” Educational Documentary and Media Campaign, October 23, 2010
- Educational News Tidbits, October 19, 2010
- Community College Initiatives by President Obama, October 16, 2010
- “Race to Nowhere” vs “Waiting for Superman” , October 6, 2010
- “Race to Nowhere Movie Review” October 1, 2010
- “Should PreSchoolers Wear Tracking Devices?” September 28, 2010
- Study Shows Merit Pay Doesn’t Improve Test Scores, September 22, 2010
- Obama Announces Change the Equation Initiative, September 16, 2010
- “Back to the Roots of Labor Day’s Significance” September 6, 2010
- Race to the Top Round 2 Winners Announced, August 24, 2010
- States Not Using Aid Money for Teachers, August 19, 2010
- House Approves State Aid Bill, August 10, 2010
- Senate Passes Bill to Fund Education Jobs, August 5, 2010
- Obama Addresses Education Reform in Speech Today, July 29, 2010
- Race to the Top Finalists: 18 States & DC, July 29, 2010
- The Other Side of Homeschooling January 19, 2010
- The Pros of Homeschooling January 14, 2010
- Is Private School the Right School for Your Child? December 15, 2009
- Is A Charter School The Right School For Your Child? December 7, 2009
- What, Exactly, Is A Charter School? November 24, 2009
- Is a Magnet School the Right School for Your Child? November 17, 2009
- Is the Local School the Right School? November 12, 2009
- Preparing Students for the 21st Century Workplace November 4, 2009
- The Human Connection October 25, 2009
- The Principal’s Role in Education Part II October 20, 2009
- The Principal’s Role in Education October 15, 2009
- Utilizing Technology in the Classroom October 6, 2009
- Bloom Science Club September 23, 2009
- Long Lasting Effects September 9, 2009
- Making an Impact August 29, 2009
- Every Child is Smart August 25, 2009
- Education is a Team Sport August 15, 2009
- Teaching to the Test August 11, 2009
Your journey sharing is appreciated. I spent a couple of years traveling through countries and many people could not understand the reason. Many people live in their cubicles and never get anywhere in their lives but do shake their heads when and do not understand that there is so much more to life. I plan on getting started and working very hard when I get older if possible; I am fifty now. I’m a nurse and fine that many people are so closed minded and that is the reason that I like learning new languages, cultures, diets and other life enriching experiences. It really does appear that you chose correctly and so much experience to deal with the rest of the world when it approaches or vice a versa.
The cultural experiences allow me to work as a nurse very well with understanding. It is unfortunate that people are not so open minded. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences as you are well rounded and educated. Love the writing.
Tom
I need to go back and read some more of the blog as I wonder whom the other crewmember that traveled with you on the journey as I do believe you mentioned in the Nordhavn interview. Perhaps I am mistaken. You present many appreciable facts that will be remembered. Success in life always.
Thank you so much for the nice comment! It’s nice to hear from people who also love to travel and experience new cultures. Traveling is addictive. Once you start, you just want more and more. Nursing is a great profession for people who love to travel as it is a skill that is useful everywhere. We wish you luck with your future travels.
We had crew members for all three ocean crossings. Two of the three we met through the Nordhavn community, one was a friend from home. We also had several people join us for shorter hops along the way. Most of those people were friends from home, though one was someone we met through the Nordhavn community.
Hi Christi,
I to have been fighting the FTB. I would like to share some insights and documents into how my paralegal and I are approaching these parasites.
Please contact me when you have a chance