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So, you’re dreaming of sailing away?

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We’re Jaclyn and Mark — a couple of ex-city folks who traded deadlines and rent payments for sunsets at anchor and slow mornings on the water. We’re not experts, just regular people who decided we wanted more out of life. And we’re here to help you do the same.

Whether you’re still dreaming, deep in the planning stages, or already underway, this site is built to inspire, guide, and reassure you that yes, you can absolutely do this.

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The 5 biggest fears of living aboard a sailboat (and what really happened)

Would we run out of money? Would we die at sea? Would we feel lonely? Would the boat constantly break? Would we regret the decision altogether? Now, after years of sailing full-time, here’s the reality behind those fears.

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What Surprised us most about living aboard full-time

Then there’s time. Everything takes longer. Groceries can take a full day. Checking into a country? Hours of paperwork and waiting. Boat projects stretch on indefinitely, often with a little bloodshed along the way.

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Choosing the Right Cruising Sailboat: How We Picked Ours (and What We’d Do Differently)

Electric winches? Yes please! Glossy wood interiors? Oh Yeah! Fancy electronics? Must have! And just like that, we were looking at boats that were bigger, fancier, and way out of our budget.

6 min read

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