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My First Six Months Aboard: Drinking, Divorce, & Starting Over | Ep. 1
December 18, 2025 · 10 min · 24K views · St. Petersburg
What this video covers
The owner of a sailboat named Nomad, which sat on the hard for 12 years, details the process of restoring the vessel's internal systems while managing personal life transitions in St. Petersburg. After purchasing the boat without functional electricity, plumbing, or a working engine, the owner relied on assistance from friends and a local yacht rigger to repair the diesel engine and electrical systems.▶ 4:02 The boat is currently docked, and the owner identifies three remaining tasks required to prepare for departure: replacing the aged running rigging, installing sails that have been in storage for over a decade, and securing interior gear to prevent shifting while underway.▶ 9:30 To maintain focus and routine, the owner utilizes a daily meditative practice involving Stoic philosophy and a card-based system to select specific grounding exercises.▶ 5:31 The owner plans to document the ongoing refit and the process of transitioning the boat from a stationary slip to active sailing.
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