A family, a sailboat, and a journey toward balance.
Hi there — I’m Mona, the voice behind Waves & Wellness. Alongside my husband Dustin and our daughter Chloe, we live full-time aboard our sailboat, calling the ocean our home.
Two years ago, we traded in our homestead for the horizon.
We sold our home, downsized everything we owned, and stepped aboard a sailboat in Florida — not as a vacation, but as a new way of life.
Since then, we’ve traveled up and down the U.S. East Coast, from the Florida Keys to the quiet harbors of Virginia, and we’ve island-hopped through the Bahamas more than once. Each new port has brought fresh adventure — and plenty of challenges, too.
Why Waves & Wellness
When we first moved aboard, we knew it would be an adventure. What we didn’t realize was how much it would change our well-being.
Living on the water forces you to slow down, live simply, and adapt. It’s humbling, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming — all at once. I started Waves & Wellness as a space to share what we’re learning:
- How to stay healthy while living on a boat — from workouts that actually work in small spaces to meals that fuel you when your “kitchen” rocks side to side.
- How to keep your mind centered when your world is constantly moving.
- How to live intentionally — with less stuff, more freedom, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
And of course, I’ll be sharing the travel side too — from our favorite marinas and anchorages to hidden gems along the East Coast and Bahamas.
Who We Are
- Mona – Writer, sailor, and wellness enthusiast. I’m passionate about fitness, mindfulness, and finding balance in unconventional places.
- Dustin – Captain, problem-solver, and full-time tinkerer. If something breaks (and it always does), he’s the one who figures it out.
- Chloe – Our fearless first mate and explorer. She keeps life joyful, curious, and full of wonder — even on stormy days.
Together, we’re learning what it means to build a healthy, meaningful life afloat.
What You’ll Find Here
This space is for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living differently — whether that means sailing away, simplifying your life, or finding balance in motion.
Expect a mix of:
- Sailing life lessons
- Wellness and fitness tips for small spaces
- Mental health reflections
- Travel guides and stories from the sea
My hope is that you’ll leave each post feeling inspired, grounded, and reminded that adventure and wellness can coexist — even in the smallest of spaces.
A Final Word
Waves & Wellness isn’t just about sailing. It’s about learning to move with life instead of against it — to find peace in uncertainty, strength in simplicity, and joy in the journey.
Thanks for being here. Whether you’re planning your own great escape or just love following life at sea, I’m glad you’ve found your way to our corner of the ocean.
See you on the water,
– Mona ⚓
Waves & Wellness