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How Two 20-Year-Olds Afforded to Buy a Sailboat & Sail Away
16 mai 2026 · 20 min · 32K vues · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand
Camille and partner sail together under a blue canopy
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Camille and Jesse funded their sailboat purchase by working two-year contracts in the Australian mining industry.0:25 They utilized fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) roles, which provided paid travel, accommodation, and food, allowing them to save their entire wages while living in remote camps on two-week-on, one-week-off rosters.2:08 This period of labor required 12-hour shifts and exposed them to harsh environmental conditions, but it provided the capital necessary to buy and outfit their vessel.3:06 They emphasize that boat ownership remains expensive, estimating annual maintenance costs at approximately 10% of the vessel's value.9:35 While they currently supplement their income through YouTube content and brand partnerships, they maintain the ability to return to mining work for short-term financial recovery if major repairs arise.8:55 They advise prospective sailors to budget annually rather than monthly, noting that cruising in regions like Indonesia and Malaysia significantly reduces daily living expenses compared to marinas in Western countries.9:50
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