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SAILING IS JUST THE BEGINNING⚓ | THE CHALLENGE IS TO KEEP GOING 😏
April 3, 2025 · 23 min · 2K views · Porto Santo
What this video covers
Jorman and Yendy, a couple living full-time aboard their sailboat, sustain their lifestyle by working for a dive company, Ría Dive, in Porto Santo, Madeira.1:00 Rather than relying on savings or retirement funds, the pair secures seasonal employment in the marine industry at each port they visit. Yendy serves as a skipper and snorkel instructor, while Jorman assists with equipment, photography, and boat maintenance.1:23 They emphasize that living aboard requires constant adaptation and active skill-building, such as obtaining professional diving certifications, to remain employable in local tourism sectors.12:23 By living directly in the marina where they work, they eliminate commuting costs and maintain 24-hour availability for employers.17:20 The couple notes that their work often involves managing vessels in challenging conditions, including 18- to 20-knot winds and significant swell, requiring constant vigilance near rocky coastlines.19:49 They view their boat as a sustainable, rent-free home that provides the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while traveling, rather than a vessel for permanent vacationing.
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