Working remotely while Sailing with Saltbreaker - Interview With a Cruiser - Sailing Vessel Delos

Name: Working remotely while Sailing with Saltbreaker - Interview With a Cruiser - Sailing Vessel Delos
Uploaded: 2017-11-15T05:59:47.000Z
Duration: 31 min 43 s
Description: The crew of the Valiant 32 Saltbreaker shares methods for balancing remote work with long-term offshore cruising.

14. november 2017 · 31 min · 155K visninger · Cape Town

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Cruisers aboard the Valiant 32 Saltbreaker discuss strategies for balancing remote work with long-term sailing.3:29 The crew members, who began their voyage from San Francisco in 2011, describe funding their lifestyle through a mix of contract programming, freelance writing, and day work in ports like Tauranga, New Zealand.7:20 They utilize Inmarsat satellite systems for connectivity while underway, noting that data costs are high but manageable when offset by remote income.12:45 The discussion highlights the logistical challenges of maintaining a boat, with participants estimating annual maintenance costs at roughly 10% of the vessel's value.30:08 The crew also details their flexible approach to passage planning, often splitting time between sailing and returning to land-based jobs to replenish their cruising funds. They emphasize that successful long-term cruising requires prioritizing a budget and finding remote income streams that allow for extended stays in desired locations.