Realities of Boat Life

Don’t let these points deter you, boat life is absolutely incredible.  However, you have to take the good with the reality of it, being able to overcome its hardships, and it isn’t for everyone.  Things to consider before applying:

 

⬗The most critical part is maintaining a positive social environment for such an extended amount of time, something that everyone must work on.  We are all dealing with this situation in our own way and it is important to notice this within yourself as well.  Positive thinking, understanding, communication, and being able to de-escalate conflicts are key to the success of any voyage.  

 

⬗Being disconnected from land also means you are disconnected from the utilities we have become so accustomed to.  On this vessel, electricity and water are glaringly finite.  You will be shown the many ways to conserve them both, and how to use them sustainably.  If you don’t respect these limitations, the whole crew can suffer.  However, when used properly, there is more than enough to go around.

 

⬗Privacy can become an issue; it is a small space where sometimes we feel we are on top of each other.  There is a lot of room as far as boats go, but might not be what you are used to.  You must be kind in your spatial interactions with people: an accidental bump might be annoying to someone in a bad mood which could lead to more issues in the future.  Also using the restroom, well, pretty much everyone will know--just a mutual fact of life out there.  On the other hand, there are several places you can go to be alone, and if you want privacy just be communicative beforehand.  Of course you also have your private cabin.  We can even drop you off on a beach for the day.

 

⬗Sea Sickness is a threat to almost everyone--some less than others.  There are many medications you can try and tricks you can do, we will do our best to avoid it all together.  But should you become sick, you mostly have to ride it out.  There are tricks for that too.

 

⬗Bad weather is virtually unavoidable for any extended stay on the water.  During these times we will usually be tucked away in an anchorage riding out the storm, but they can have a psychological effect that you must be aware of going in.  By that point you will have been trained on what to do if anything goes wrong so you must remain calm and if possible, be a positive influence on the situation.  Some people also love experiencing the power of nature, being so small in something so immense, it can change you even if you don't realize it.