What began with a visit to a boatyard in Kauai became a life-changing adventure. Discover the first chapter in the restoration of Elixir and the dream that launched an extraordinary journey.

Arriving in Kauai in 1988, Deborah Rudell comes face to face with Elixir for the first time. What seemed like an overwhelming restoration project would become a journey of perseverance, transformation, and possibility.

As years of wear and neglect come into view, the true condition of Elixir begins to emerge. This chapter explores the realities of restoring a classic wooden schooner.