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A Sailing Family Interview - Discover why we Decided to Sail Away!
April 27, 2021 · 11 min · 9K views · Grenada
What this video covers
A family of three transitioned from land-based careers in London to a full-time liveaboard lifestyle in 2014, seeking more family time and freedom from corporate routines.2:33 They currently operate a 56-foot Oyster named Britican, having logged 30,000 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean.0:19 The transition involved moving from weekend sailing on a 35-foot Moody in the UK to full-time cruising.1:10 The crew emphasizes that the reality of the lifestyle requires significant maintenance to address frequent mechanical failures, contradicting the perception that boat life is effortless.3:17 They highlight the social aspects of the cruising community as a primary benefit, often adjusting travel plans to remain with friends.5:13 To sustain their lifestyle, they offer week-long liveaboard experiences for guests, focusing on both the leisure of tropical travel and the practical realities of boat maintenance.9:39 They advise prospective cruisers to gain experience through yacht clubs or charter vacations before committing to full-time boat ownership.8:11
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