Circumnavigating the World Aboard Our Jeanneau 53

Ever dreamed of leaving everyday life behind and sailing the world? Well Emory and Kim Zimmer did and they did just that. From January 2018 until March of 2020, Emory and Kim traveled the world aboard their beloved Jeanneau 53, Someday. We hope you enjoy hearing their story of adventure an a dream come true.
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[@40FIED]

One of the best sailing videos I have ever seen.

[@paulfenn940]

Thank you! It was a fun video to put together! Really appreciate the comment!!

[@aliciapreston9254]

This is so amazing, thanks for sharing your adventures with me, a true pleasure. I'll see you guys soon. God Bless!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

You guys are / where living my dream. 3 years to retirement. Buying my boat an doing exactly what you did.

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We’re still at it…Bahamas this winter and Newfoundland this summer!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

@@kimberlyzimmer3802 so awesome. Thank you for sharing all ur adventures n experiences. Hope to learn from you so I don't have to make the same mistakes.

[@diogocatalano9557]

This is not a video, this is a inspiring life lesson.

[@paulfenn940]

Agree!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Thankyou! We are still cruising aboard full time, up in the Bras D’Or lakes this summer and then the Bahamas this winter!

[@JeanneauAmerica]

@@kimberlyzimmer3802 Fantastic! So glad to know you are still enjoying the good life underway!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Bahamas this winter and Newfoundland summer of 2023, we love it!

[@petervangils9576]

@@kimberlyzimmer3802 Love watching this! Just purchased our dream boat Jeanneau 51 from Bluenose !. A couple of years to prep (Waiting for the kids to leave) and were off! Thank you so much for sharing “Fair Winds and Following Seas”

[@advok8life]

This is such a wonderful ideal. Thanks

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

One of our best decisions!

[@JC-21470]

Made an offer on a Jeaneau 54DS this week and hope to do something similar. Thanks for posting this great adventure!

[@JeanneauAmerica]

Outstanding! Let the adventure begin!! Good luck!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

The 54 DS is a great boat; see you out here!

[@AndyKimbel]

GREAT BOAT!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We love her!

[@AHmad-pm4pb]

Bless you 2. What a wonderful journey.

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We are very thankful for all we are able to experience of this beautiful world!

[@jihohan6501]

Wonderful and affirming ! Thank you !

[@jetsetdotone]

Great video. Tx.

[@SwitchModeMutations]

Yes... may we all be so fortunate. Cheers to all cruisers...past present and future.

[@JeanneauAmerica]

Here, here!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Cruising does bring you in touch with a great group of people!

[@donhamblen8060]

Wonderful video to capture your great adventure! Thanks for sharing!

[@JeanneauAmerica]

Thanks for the positive comment Don, we really appreciate it!

[@paulw8860]

So lovely

[@folger1]

Thanks for taking us "with" you through your pictures and this video!

[@dubilburn]

good to people to look up to, great video.

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Just living our dream is all😉

[@paulfenn940]

So fun right!

[@roberthuta1271]

Outstanding! Congratulations to Emory and Kim on their amazing journey and Jeanneau for building them an incredible sailboat and sharing their wonderful story. Absolutely inspirational!

[@JeanneauAmerica]

Thanks for the encouraging words Robert. We love watching our owners putting our boats to use and having great adventures such as Emory and Kim's. Onwards!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We are continuing our adventures and are rediscovering the east coast of the US!

[@roberthuta1271]

Kimberly Zimmer That’s tremendous! Good for you two! If you’re ever inspired to sail Someday into the Great Lakes, drop us a note. Drinks on us! We would love to hear more about your inspirational journey...

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We’ve actually discussed it! Great cruising grounds..

[@roberthuta1271]

Kimberly Zimmer If you guys get to Traverse City we’ll bring the grill, a world class feast, and a “little” Jamaican Rum to share! Again, it would be great to learn more about your amazing journey...

[@jonathanamos4415]

thanks for sharing

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

You’re most welcome!

[@johnjakubowski4070]

Go Pack! what an awesome adventure!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Go Pack, our daughter was class of 2014!

[@Cedandkikisailing]

Paul, great interview and great questions! Thanks Emory and Kim for sharing your story and good advice. We can't wait to leave the dock!

[@paulfenn940]

Thanks so much! It was a good story to tell!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Leaving the dock was one of best decisions we ever made!

[@andre1987eph]

Nice

[@paulfenn940]

Thanks! A grand adventure for sure!

[@sheilakvale2001]

Dream adventure

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

It starts with a dream!

[@billhanna8838]

What a lovely couple & My favourite boat , We were about to do the same BUT the wife had a hip op that went bad , After living on Yachts from 30 to 72 feet , Chartering , Cruising we had settled on a 2008 J53 DS , I got to admit the arft cabin sold it for me & the electric sheet winches -Nice post thanks ( Oh the wifes 3rd. operation has now gone bad ) Cant sue them down here in NZ ? Fair winds .

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

So sorry!

[@donnynguyen5711]

My dream life one day

[@JeanneauAmerica]

All of ours!

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

It starts with a dream!

[@robertyboberty7495]

You lucky buggers 👫

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Yes we are very fortunate to live our dream!

[@chandanp5473]

The boat looks very nice however the 3 year world wide coverage is misleading. I bought 410 and within 6 months had problem with the engine. I wrote emails after emails to Jeanneau and did not receive any response. The dealer just stated that my expectations were too high it usually takes many days to fix a problem like this. That is world wide coverage.

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

Sorry for your experience! Try leveraging the Jeanneau Owners network, which is also in Facebook. We never had an issue.

[@JSS822]

You are living the dream. I am a tax attorney and I am not living the dream.

[@lovablevietboy]

How much does something like this cost?

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

A lot depends on where you go, time in marinas vs at anchor, etc. $1 per mile is a rough estimate.

[@rlpatton1970]

Cost ?

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

About a dollar a mile

[@paulvr3158]

I'm curious, why only 6 weeks in South Africa? That seems very rushed, considering the wait for a suitable weather window....

[@kimberlyzimmer3802]

We wanted to enjoy our planned stops and yet also stay in front of hurricanes. Our goal was to get up into the Chesapeake before June 1, hurricane season. We had great weather leaving South Africa and loved our time there.

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

A beautiful boat ... But I can already see the "real" and bearded sea wolves saying that this is not a real bluewater boat and therefore not suitable for overseas crossings ... ;)

[@paulfenn940]

Well... clearly not the case If like Emory and Kim you plan well and pick your weather!