Living on a boat

My husband and I began to reevaluate our future plans when I was unexpectedly downsized from a corporate career. We’d always enjoyed weekend sailing trips noopener target="_blank">business-casual wardrobeIt’s no secret that housing costs and rents are increasing. A plus of sailboat life is that they’re surprisingly affordable compared to many houses — a good starter size for novices may be 32 to 38 feet in length, depending on how cozy you want to be.

Check out the safety and practical gear we use to help Honey live happily on the boat.

Follow the journey of Elixir In her voyage across the high seas. OUR BLOG In winter 2020, a crew of friends ambitiously set sail across the Bay of Biscay in the middle of winter. Sandstorms, volcanoes, a pandemic and some Venuzelan pirates haven’t stopped them yet, and the voyage of Elixir continues. THE GOAL. The […]

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This houseboat's the perfect relaxing space for Charlotte and Marvin to call home.

Making the switch from living on land to living at sea can be a slow and uneasy transition. Adding two energetic 18-month-old beagles to the mix complicates the task even further. And while the settling in process continued throughout our one-year voyage sailing around the world, the first few weeks

"This boat is going to change our lives!" I exclaimed as we stepped on board the Tayana 48 that we would put an offer on less than 12 hours later. Scott looked at me with wide eyes, "Um, I think you're putting a lot of pressure on this boat..." he started tentatively. While, yes, I probably was putting an undue amount of weight on the effect of a boat on our life, but I truly stood by what I said and I repeated myself: "Scott, this boat is literally going to change. our. life." He shrugged…

Before travel entered our lives, we were stuck in a rut. We had been together for nearly a decade and even though we still loved each other, we were beginning to drift apart.

When we decided to pursue boat life, there was a steep learning curve. Especially with no prior experience owning, living on, or sailing a boat. Reflecting on those first few months aboard, here are seven tips that can lead to an easier life on a boat.

One 30-year-old woman shows us around her London houseboat which she shares with her boyfriend and her 2-year-old son.