Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The owners of SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, are evaluating long-term lifestyle transitions as they age out of full-time, off-grid cruising.▶ 0:37 Currently undergoing a refit in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala, the crew seeks a base for five to six months of the year to balance with continued sailing.▶ 0:51 Potential options include downsizing to a smaller coastal cruiser, purchasing a 12-foot-wide canal boat in the UK, or acquiring a motorhome for travel in Europe.▶ 5:01 The couple also considers house-sitting or pet-sitting as an interim solution, though they note that traveling with their dog, Gus, limits options in North America.▶ 10:34 Another possibility involves purchasing property in France or Costa Rica, despite challenges regarding Schengen visa restrictions and proximity to family.▶ 11:31 The crew confirms they have no immediate plans to sell SV Cordelia, emphasizing that the vessel remains their primary focus for the near future.▶ 15:07

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