It’s surreal to even write this: we’re officially living on a boat. So much has changed this past year. Not only did we get married, but we’ve quit successful careers we enjoyed and worked hard to establish, sold our home, and pursued our dream of living full-time on a sailboat. Oh, and we started a […]
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How to Tell It’s Time to Quit your Job
Picture this. Your alarm goes off, but you keep hitting Snooze. “Just five more minutes,” you tell yourself. But you blink and those five minutes are up, and although it’s time to face the day, something in your soul feels unsettled. Every morning, you feel more tired—and less inspired—than the day before. Does this sound […]
Just Go For It: 8 Ways to Turn Your Dream into Reality
In 1988, Nike launched a successful campaign with three little words we’re all probably familiar with: Just Do It. Although meant to motivate people to achieve greatness in the physical fitness realm, that slogan can be applied to all of life, specifically to dreams and goals. As we’re not really up for a legal battle […]
The Dream: Why We Wanted to Buy a Sailing Catamaran
When you start dating someone, the first month is usually about testing the waters. Figuring the other person out, and figuring yourself out, and deciding if more dates are in your future. Well, when Emily and I started dating, we tested the waters pretty fast, and they proved sound. A month into our relationship, we […]
Living at the marina: Dock Life
Can you believe we’ve lived on our sailing catamaran for three months? Every morning, it hits us again: we’ve traded in our solid foundation for a home that roams, one that literally has no foundation. And as we prep for our upcoming sailing adventure, we’ve realized how much security we’ve found in being tied to […]
Sailing Our Catamaran Into St. Pete For Maintenance & Projects
With our departure date getting closer, we’re learning so much about our new home, including the systems that allow us to go off-grid and the maintenance those systems require. And as new boat owners, we’re discovering a crucial reality: there’s always something to be fixed, cleaned, and maintained. In this video, we head down the […]
5 Reasons to Charter a Boat in the Bahamas
It’s no wonder thousands of vacationers come to the Bahamas every year: beautiful, sun-soaked beaches, clear water, and the palm-trees-warm-breeze aesthetic make these islands a top vacation destination. But many people head straight to Nassau’s large-scale resorts like Atlantis or Baha Mar without any idea of other options (i.e. charter a boat in the Bahamas) […]