PAT | FRANKIE · video

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Frankie and Pat reflect on a challenging 2024, during which they spent 131 days in a boatyard due to structural damage to their vessel.5:30 The couple logged 1,500 miles of sailing and produced 32 videos while navigating the logistical and financial strain of living in 26 different temporary accommodations.4:11 They identify the structural failure as their lowest point of the year, noting that the experience forced a shift in their mindset regarding the realities of boat life and the necessity of establishing consistent routines.15:11 Despite these setbacks, the pair became engaged and set three primary goals for 2025: relaunching their boat in January or February, achieving financial independence through their own business income rather than savings, and planning their wedding.31:29 They emphasise that their commitment to the lifestyle remains firm, though they acknowledge that the ratio of effort to reward in sailing is often uneven.23:15

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