Why we chose SAILING__Living Off-Grid on a SAILBOAT_E.13

Why sailing? Why travel in a way that's so slow? Why live in a small floating space that's constantly in motion? Why? Why not? Truth be told, we have had the pull of the ocean for a while. The idea of being able to live off-grid, using the sun and wind for power. Raising the sails, feeling the wind on your face while your mind is free. Reaching new destinations, creating new experiences and lasting memories. Sailing, it's a big decision but an environmentally small impact. Living on a sailboat is self-sufficiency at its finest. Our sailboat is simple yet functional, holding everything we need on a smaller scale. We are amazed with how we can power everything we need out of the sun and wind. It truly is our tiny floating home. The famous quote used by many sailors, I am not in a rush to go anywhere anytime soon. This rings true to us. We don't mind going an average speed of five knots. In fact, we were looking forward to a slower pace of life. We chose sailing because we just always enjoyed it. Now that we are sailors and living full-time on our sailboat as a young family, we have learned that sailing is more than just sailing. You do have stunning sailing moments that feel like it was picked right out of a movie. You know what I'm talking about. The romantically stunning way the sailboat heels over just right with full sails and the sun setting in the back. But there's more, much more to this. It's also about the places, people, and projects. Sailing life means you are constantly on the move. Once you have settled after a sailing passage, it's time to stretch your sea legs and explore the destination you have been thinking of. Once you're done with your adventure, you go back to your floating home. Most likely you meet other sailors nearby, willing to give you a helping hand and lend you a warm smile, sharing stories about your journey. The ups, downs, and full circles over sundowners is the norm. The connections you make are fast and strong. Some of the best people we have met in our lives we met while sailing. Sometimes you find yourself fixing things every day. This is what our good friend said before we departed. And yes, he was right. The projects are constant, whether it's a newer or older boat. In our case, we were used to doing boat projects, so we know how to solve whatever needs fixing. For us, we had this dream of sailing and found a way to make it happen through hard work and determination. Now we can always look back and say we did it instead of what if. Sailing is more than just sailing. It's a way of life. Thank you all for watching. Make sure to give us a like and subscribe if you haven't already. It's a fast and free way to help us out. If you want to join our sailing family and further support our journey and help improve the quality of these videos, check out the link below. With as little as two dollars a month, you can have access to neat rewards. Every bid goes a long way.