Living on a boat

My husband and I began to reevaluate our future plans when I was unexpectedly downsized from a corporate career. We’d always enjoyed weekend sailing trips business-casual wardrobe. With the newfound freedom, we decided to upgrade to a larger sailboat and made the leap to move aboard shortly after. It’s no secret that housing costs and rents are increasing.

When we decided to pursue boat life, there was a steep learning curve. Especially with no prior experience owning, living on, or sailing a boat. Reflecting on those first few months aboard, here are seven tips that can lead to an easier life on a boat.

Thinking about living the boat life? Why this couple chose a liveaboard trawler over a sailboat to live on in the Puget Sound area.

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Making the switch from living on land to living at sea can be a slow and uneasy transition. Adding two energetic 18-month-old beagles to the mix complicates the task even further. And while the settling in process continued throughout our one-year voyage sailing around the world, the first few weeks

This houseboat's the perfect relaxing space for Charlotte and Marvin to call home.

How Much Does it Cost to Live on a BOAT ?! Are you thinking about living a more unconventional life on the open ocean? Are you celebrating retirement by buying a boat and sailing away? Or are you just curious how much it cost to live on a boat? This article is here to tell […]

Follow the journey of Elixir In her voyage across the high seas. OUR BLOG In winter 2020, a crew of friends ambitiously set sail across the Bay of Biscay in the middle of winter. Sandstorms, volcanoes, a pandemic and some Venuzelan pirates haven’t stopped them yet, and the voyage of Elixir continues. THE GOAL. The […]