On August 20, a former Linden family of five—and their two dogs—set off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey: a 14-month, 6,000-mile boating adventure known as America’s Great Loop. Lisa McGill, 45, and her husband Bryan, 47, are traveling with their daughters—Sienna (14), Hannah (12), and Tessa (7)—as well as their dogs, Bruce and Norman. The McGills

During this year’s Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Race, Bella Luna skipper Gabby Stephens of Davison turned to her crew and asked, “Is this some of the best weather we’ve ever had for this race?” Later, mid-journey, she checked in again: “Are we having fun yet?” The answer was yes—from all aboard, including her father