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How We Left To Go Cruising at 30 & What We Left Behind (MJ Sailing - EP 7)

20 dicembre 2016 · 16 min · 93K visualizzazioni

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Matt and Jessica transitioned from land-based life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to full-time cruising by adopting a strict, multi-year savings plan. After purchasing their first sailboat, a Hunter 240, they moored it in Muskegon to avoid the logistical hurdles of trailering.2:13 They later upgraded to a larger vessel in Holland, Michigan, to gain basic amenities like a galley and head.2:57 To fund their departure in 2012, they sold their home, vehicles, and personal belongings, living with family for a year to maximize capital.6:40 They prioritized avoiding consumer debt early in their careers, which allowed them to redirect income toward their cruising fund.5:19 The couple emphasizes that the decision to leave required resisting the temptation of local career advancements and real estate opportunities.7:15 Their initial goal was a short-term trip to the Bahamas, which eventually evolved into a long-term commitment to sailing.3:42

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