Living on a Sailboat - A Fun and Frugal Way to Retire
Living on a sailboat may be an option for you to look at. If you are contemplating retirement, and are looking for a fun frugal way to do so, consider living on a sailboat.
We did so for 8 years in the Caribbean. What did we know about sailing ...not much, so don't let lack of knowledge or experience stop you.
We were introduced to sailboat living in a 4 hour shore excursion from a cruise ship that stopped in St Thomas. A 36 footer with 6 guests and captain and mate.
It was love at first sight; we talked to the boat owners, a young couple having fun. They gave us the initial push and 5 years later we toasted the cruise ships as they left St Thomas harbor from our cockpit.
So you don't need to have salt water in your veins to enjoy living aboard a sailboat. You pick it up as you go. We had a ball for 8 years, never leaving the Caribbean... Venezuela to the Virgin Islands. You can do it too.
Myths about cruising:
· Pirates, never saw any, never heard of any in our 8 years
· You have to be a great sailor...wrong... 99% of the time you are stopped and enjoying life
· You need to be mechanic to cruise...just some basic skills
· You can't get spare parts...some islands can be a customs hassle, but you can get what you need
· It's not safe...not only did we not hear of pirates, we never had an uncomfortable situation
· It's expensive...wrong, wrong...we spent about ,000 a month and lived the life of Riley
· Hurricanes...during the summer we pulled the boat out of the water and went back to the US
Living on a sailboat is none of the above. You find you have a lot of company and the cruising community is a tight knit bunch.
Are you running out of objections to this great way to retire frugally? You can do this.
The lifestyle in the islands is just what you think it would be, very laid back...no one in a hurry. If you expect things to be done like they are at "home" you should stay "home". If you want to enjoy life surrounded by locals who are 24/7, come on down.
You may want to visit some docks and talk to the liveaboards . I bet you can find someone who has cruised in the Caribbean. Pick their brain. Most cruisers are friendly and helpful to newbie's.
Living on a sailboat... a great fun and frugal way to retire. Enjoy
Frugal Living - Living on a Sailboat - A Fun and Frugal Way to Retire
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