QUITTING BOAT LIFE... (NOT CLICKBAIT)
27 August 2023 · 15 min · 300K views
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen, the crew of the boat *Good, Bad, and Ugly*, have purchased a plot of land in Puerto Rico to transition from full-time cruising to a lifestyle that balances farming and sailing.8:20 The couple, who spent five years refitting and living aboard their vessel, decided to pursue land ownership to gain self-sufficiency and prepare for starting a family.4:24 The property features a creek, small waterfalls, and mountainous terrain, offering space for a garden and future home construction.10:48 While the pair intends to develop the land, they plan to keep *Good, Bad, and Ugly* in the water.12:17 They are exploring options to keep the boat active, including potential day charters or occasional sailing trips, aiming for a schedule that allows for nine months of farming and three months of sailing annually.13:03 The transition marks a shift from their previous reliance on shore-based resources to an off-grid, land-based project while maintaining their connection to the sailing community.
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