Tag: cruising
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How Much Does It Really Cost to Live on a Sailboat Full-Time?
One of the questions we get asked more than any other is: “How much does it actually cost to live on a boat and cruise full-time?” The honest answer is… it depends. One of the best parts about this lifestyle is that you have a surprising amount of control over your monthly expenses. You can…
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How I Stay Healthy While Cruising Full Time
A realistic, flexible approach to wellness at sea Living on a sailboat full time is one of the most rewarding choices my family and I have ever made — but it’s also demanding in ways we never could have fully anticipated. Staying healthy on the water doesn’t look like staying healthy on land, and over…
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Top 5 Coastal Towns for Liveaboards to Spend the Holidays
Spending the holidays on a sailboat offers a unique experience, emphasizing coastal festivities over traditional winter settings. The article highlights five ideal coastal towns for liveaboards: Beaufort, Key West, Kennebunkport, Cocoa Beach, and Southeast Alaska, each celebrated for their distinct holiday charm, community spirit, and cruiser-friendly amenities.
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Choosing the Right Boat for Full-Time Living: What We Wish We Knew Before We Bought Ours
By Mona — Waves & WellnessEstimated read time: 7–9 minutes When people dream about living on a boat, their minds usually go straight to the romantic parts — turquoise water, sunsets that look unreal, the freedom to raise anchor and just go. But there’s one piece of the dream that hits harder than anyone expects:…
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Welcome to Waves & Wellness
A journey of ocean living, balance, and intentional living. Two years ago, my family and I did something that looked a little bit crazy from the outside. We sold our homestead — the house, the furniture, the chickens, the goats, all of it. We let go of nearly everything we owned, packed what was left…