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After 18 months of living aboard their 46-foot catamaran, owners Djé and Nad reflect on the realities of full-time cruising, maintenance demands, and the decision to continue their journey. The couple recounts their first major passages through the Grenadines, including crossings of the Saint Vincent and Bequia channels, noting that these waters require more technical skill than the southern Grenadines.1:00 They emphasize that boat ownership involves constant maintenance and financial pressure, which can limit the ability to pursue other activities or easily exit the lifestyle.12:38 The pair highlights the social aspect of the cruising community, citing support and technical advice received from other sailors, while acknowledging the isolation that can occur when confined to a vessel.2:36 Despite the challenges of managing a boat in need of significant repairs and the loss of their former social routines on land, they confirm their commitment to the cruising lifestyle.12:06 They conclude that while the transition from a land-based life is demanding, the freedom to explore remote islands outweighs the constraints of boat maintenance and the loss of traditional comforts.

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