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Jon and Bridget purchased Antidote, an old sailboat, in a foreign country during the COVID-19 pandemic.0:09 Due to international border closures, they completed the purchase without inspecting the vessel in person.0:12 The boat requires a comprehensive refit to prepare for offshore sailing.0:17 Planned restoration projects include repairing a leaking teak deck, replacing original encapsulated chain plates, and designing and installing a new electrical system.0:22 The owners intend to document the process of transitioning from full-time employment to full-time boat maintenance and eventual world cruising.0:01

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