Hey Y'all, We begin to explore the west coast of Florida and Hope gets to do what she does best! We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ - "Eye of the Dolphin" (rendition sung by Michael) - "When Winter Comes" by The Nerve Music [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Cayo Costa State Park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/CayoCosta

Hey Y'all, After experiencing gas leaks and noise from the used two-stroke outboard we'd bought, we finally make the switch to an electric outboard! We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Etsy shop and other links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ - "Hope Springs" by The Nerve Music - "Melting Ice" by sadtoi [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - ePropulsion: https://www.epropulsion.com ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus: https://www.epropulsion.com/spirit-1/ - eMarine Systems (where we placed our outboard order): https://www.emarineinc.com

Hey Y'all, Our 13-year old cat, Bowie, loves watching bird videos. She prefers birds over everything else (i.e. squirrels, mice, etc.), but we noticed that she was particularly engaged when a red cardinal appeared during a video, so Michael found a red cardinal toy (that chirps when it moves). We store it in a cabinet, but if Bowie's hankering for it, she tries to slide the cabinet open like a maniac! ? We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ - "The Heist" by Marcus Bressler [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersN... - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... [ RESOURCES ] - Play-N-Squeak Real Birds Cat Toy: https://www.amazon.com/OurPets-Play-N-Squeak-Real-Birds-Interactive/dp/B0081IOPY0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=cardinal+cat+toy+red&qid=1628716889&sr=8-2 #boatcat #catvideo #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad? #islandpacket

Hey Y'all, The Caloosahatchee River Canal offers the last leg across the Okeechobee Waterway to reach Florida's west coast. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ - "Gameshow Loop" by Marcus Bressler - "Give You My Love" by Sanj Sen - "Frozen in Time" by Kendall Miles - Florida Loop map: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/june/the-allure-of-the-mini-loop [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - "Toxic Lake: The Untold Story of Lake Okeechobee" features a documentary hosted by Weather Channel meteorologist Kait Parker, plus an article by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and co-producer Marcus Stern: https://vimeo.com/284243378 and https://weather.com/news/news/florida-toxic-lake-okeechobee - "Florida Algal Blooms Have Killed Over 700 Manatees In 2021": https://www.greenmatters.com/p/algal-bloom-florida-manatee #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad? #islandpacket

Hey Starlings, Our Okeechobee Waterway adventure continues! We cross Lake Okeechobee and run into an unexpected challenge involving some dolphins. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - "Tales of the New World" by The Nerve Music - "Appalachian Country" by Anger Music - "Valencia" by Sergio Di?az De Rojas - Cat Omg gif from Giphy - Aidy Bryant gif from Giphy - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - "Toxic Lake: The Untold Story of Lake Okeechobee" features a documentary hosted by Weather Channel meteorologist Kait Parker, plus an article by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and co-producer Marcus Stern: https://vimeo.com/284243378 and https://weather.com/news/news/florida-toxic-lake-okeechobee - "Florida Algal Blooms Have Killed Over 700 Manatees In 2021": https://www.greenmatters.com/p/algal-bloom-florida-manatee - "Sugar Cane Field Burning": https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/sugar-cane-field-burning - About dolphin structures: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_(structure) #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Folks, We continue west across the Okeechobee Waterway (spanning 134 nautical miles across Florida), making a pit stop at Indiantown Marina and then testing our luck by passing a bridge with minimal clearance. ? We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our loft in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work after sitting on the hard for over three years!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC, ART, AND MEDIA CREDITS ] - "Fugitive's Waltz" by The Nerve Music - "Destiny" by Yutaka Hirasaka - "Life to Live" by Syncly Original - Hurricane Irma image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: https://www.noaa.gov - Okeechobee Waterway map by US Army Corp of Engineers (Jacksonville District website) - Keegan-Michael Key gif from Giphy - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Indiantown Marina: http://www.indiantownmarina.com - About Indiantown, Florida: https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/indiantown-florida.html - SHURFLO Aqua King Ii 4.0 Fresh Water Pump, 12v: https://www.amazon.com/SHURFLO-KingTM-Premium-Fresh-Water/dp/B00AJVJQNC - General Electric GXWH04F Standard Flow Whole House Filtration System: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CVIXNY4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Folks, We begin our journey across the Okeechobee Waterway, which spans 134 nautical miles and connects Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. But first up, the St. Lucie Lock! We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!) because it had been sitting in the sun for three years. As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Autumn Breeze" by Nymano - "Where We Met" by Xander - Okeechobee Waterway map by US Army Corp of Engineers (Jacksonville District website) - Nervous gifs from Giphy - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Okeechobee Waterway: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Lake-Okeechobee/Okeechobee-Waterway-OWW/ - "Okeechobee Waterway" article: https://southernboating.com/destinations/us-inland/okeechobee-waterway #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Folks, We say goodbye to Peck Lake anchorage and head to Pendarvis Anchorage in Stuart, Florida, so Michael can receive his first Covid-19 vaccination. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!) after sitting in the sun for three years. As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Swimming" by Sleepy Fish - "That 60s Thing" by Marcus Bressler - Cat gif from Giphy - Image of Peter's rock agama lizard by Sean McKnight in Reptiles Magazine - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - About cownose rays: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/entry/cownose_ray - About Peter's rock agama lizard and why it's invasive in Florida: https://www.reptilesmagazine.com/introduced-peters-rock-agama-most-well-established-agamid-species-in-florida/ - Duffy Electric Boats: https://discovermartin.com/directory/duffy-electric-boat-rentals/ - Okeechobee Waterway: https://southernboating.com/destinations/us-inland/okeechobee-waterway/ #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Folks, We leave Vero Beach after an extended three-week stay and head to what will be quickly become one of our favorite anchorages on the Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) so far. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!) after sitting in the sun for three years. As we learn how to become better sailors, we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Blues Bossa" by Stefan Dulov - "Rainbirds" by Ronan McQuillan - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND STAYING AFLOAT? ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Hobe National Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hobe_Sound/ - "6 facts you need to know about mangroves": https://www.conservation.org/blog/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-mangroves-but-never-thought-to-ask #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Folks, We make a short jaunt over to Vero Beach and learn a little about the ups and downs of mooring, plus more about what draws people to this charming Florida town. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!) after sitting in the sun for three years. As we learn how to become better sailors, we're exploring the Intracoastal Waterway and we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Our Patreon benefits start at $1/month. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Cruising Down Sunset" by Stuart Moore - "A Rainy Day in Paris" by Stuart Moore - Wayfinders Now logo by our awesome friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND HELP US STAY AFLOAT ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Vero Beach City Marina: https://www.facebook.com/VeroBeachCityMarina - Historic Driftwood Resort: https://www.verobeachdriftwood.com - Waldo's Restaurant: https://www.historicwaldos.com - Farmers Market Oceanside: http://www.farmersmarketverobeach.com/ - Canvas for Cruisers by Julie Gifford: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780986566721 - "Five Reasons Vero Beach Is Your New Favorite Florida Destination": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/five-reasons-vero-beach-i_b_10709570 #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey Starlings, We reach the Treasure Coast! After anchoring in Honeymoon Lake and Lagoon 21, we travel another 20 nautical miles and tuck into our sixth anchorage (Pine Island) on the Indian River where wildlife captivates us. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're exploring the Intracoastal Waterway and we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Hard Candy" by Stuart Moore - "Sexy 60s" by Marcus Bressler - Wayfinders Now logo by our dear friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND SAILING DREAMS] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - Indiantown Marina: http://www.indiantownmarina.com/ - "These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands-but why is still a mystery": https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/these-birds-flock-in-mesmerizing-swarms-why-is-still-a-mystery #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey y'all, We leave Hope at anchor (only our second time!) to go explore a small island in Titusville, Florida We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're exploring the Intracoastal Waterway and we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! If you liked this video and want to support our story production, please check out our Patreon or Etsy shop links below. Our Patreon benefits start at $1/month. Thanks for supporting our story! Cheers, Esther and Michael and Hope Crew ? [ MUSIC & ART CREDITS ] - "Sleepy Summer" by Stuart Moore - "Melted" by Hazy Year - Wayfinders Now logo by our dear friend and Chicago-based artist, Kayce Bayer: http://kaycebayer.com/ [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND SAILING DREAMS] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - New Smyrna Farmers' Market: https://www.nsbfarmersmarket.com/ - New Smyrna Beach City Marina: https://www.cityofnsb.com/170/City-Marina - Jajangmyeon recipes by Seonkyeong Longest: https://seonkyounglongest.com/tag/jajangmyeon/ - Florida Salad King: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaSaladKing/ - Mantus Marine: https://www.mantusmarine.com/ #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey y'all, We head south on the Florida Intracoastal Waterway (aka "the ditch") and pass through St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona, and New Smyrna. We're Esther and Michael, an American couple with writing and photography backgrounds. In 2017, we sold our home in Atlanta, getting rid of 99% of our books and gear, and moved aboard a 1994 Island Packet 35 named Hope that needed some love (and boat work!). As we learn how to become better sailors, we're exploring the Intracoastal Waterway and we're especially interested in living small to gain abundance-cultivating sustainable living habits and having more time for nature and art! And we're learning about ways to 'live small' by reducing our waste footprint on and off the boat! Thanks for supporting our story! Love, Esther, Michael and Bowie (?) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Brain Massage" by Stuart Moore [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA SUPPORT OUR PRODUCTION AND SAILING DREAMS] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MK1LEOZ14B0I?ref_=wl_share [ RESOURCES ] - ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423 (4600+ people): https://www.facebook.com/groups/ICWCruisingGuide/ - WWS - ICW, FL, and Bahamas Cruisers (sub-group of Women Who Sail of cruising women who are migrating down the ICW or outside to Florida or the Bahamas): https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhosail.icw - Women Who Sail Group: https://www.facebook.com/WomenWhoSail - Cruisers Who Care About Climate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CruisersWhoCare #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey y'all, After three years of living and working on our boat, Hope, we finally set off on our maiden voyage! We motor and sail about 42 nautical miles, reaching our first anchorage on the Florida Intracoastal Waterway! Love, Esther, Michael and Bowie (?) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Grand Rapids" by The Nerve Music [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (our emergency ice cream fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Guana River State Park (Pine Island anchorage): http://www.abfla.com/parks/GuanaRiver/guanariver.html - Anhingas (the tough ducks of the Bronx): https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/anhinga - Florida's Intracoastal Waterway: https://www.floridabywater.com/374-article/articles/1782-traveling-the-icw#:~:text=The%20ICW%20also%20known%20as,runs%20from%20Manasquan%20to%20Norfolk. #sailboats #sailing #adventures #liveaboard #cruisers ?#boatlife? #TravelVlog? #digitalNomad?

Hey y'all, It wouldn't be a boat without a boat project! ? But what an upgrade it is! We replace our sad fridge with a new Dometic (CFX375) that is way more efficient and we somehow fit it in the tight footprint of our old fridge system (barely). Love, Esther, Michael and Bowie (?) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Two Moons" by Bobby Richards [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to ways folks can support our projects. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (our emergency ice cream fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Dometic CFX3 75DZ: https://www.dometic.com/en-us/food-and-beverage/coolers/electric-coolers/dometic-cfx3-75dz-220585

Hey y'all, We visit one of our favorite places near Jacksonville, Florida-Little Talbot Island State Park, which is a part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. We have always looked to the sea (and places near it) as a source of rejuvenation and this barrier island offers diverse marshes, wetlands and wildlife. We hope it offers at least a glimpse of the natural wonders of this special place. Love, Esther, Michael and Bowie (?) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Away" by Patrick Patrikios [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to our Paypal, Amazon wishlist, and Patreon below. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (our emergency ice cream fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Little Talbot Island State Park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/little-talbot-island-state-park/history

Hey y'all, We head out for our first overnight trip and the chance to anchor out, but our trip offers some unexpected surprises along the way. Love, Esther, Michael and Bowie (? ) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Shrutie Pie" by Zachariah Hickman [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're continually wanting to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to our Paypal, Amazon wishlist, and Patreon below. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (emergency ice cream fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our Patreon crew: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Alice Walker (writer, poet and activist): https://alicewalkersgarden.com - Liz Clark (sailboat captain, Patagonia surf ambassador, cat lover): https://swellvoyage.com/

Hey y'all, It's time for a crappy conversation! We install an Air Head Composting Toilet and swap out our old marine head after we find a leak in the holding tank, plus we share some tips we've learned over the past year with using a compost head. Love from Hope, Esther and Michael and Bowie (?) [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Bagatelle Valley" by Nylonwings [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're continually aiming to improve the production quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to help us get there, we've included links to our Paypal, Amazon wishlist, and Patreon below. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (replenish the emergency ice cream fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our crew via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Our article about the why we switched to a compost head: https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/05/13/economy-ecology-and-excrement-why-we-installed-a-composting-toilet/ - Air Head Composting Toilet: https://airheadtoilet.com - Plantonix Coco Coir Brick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1YP8O6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Vetus Mushroom Vent (4-5/8"): https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1647377 - JohnnyCompostToilets (Etsy seller who creates 3-D printed compost head parts): https://www.etsy.com/shop/JohnnyCompostToilets

Hey y'all, We hang out with an inspiring 10th grader, Mackenzie, and her grandfather, Lou. They serve as the volunteer super duo who collect water samples for the citizen-science project called the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project (FMAP). Footage filmed in 2019. Thanks for watching and we hope you'll join us for whatever mischief we get into next time! Thanks, everyone! Much Love, Esther and Michael + Bowie ? [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "A Certain Shade of Blue" (instrumental version) by Paper Twins [ LET'S CONNECT] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ SUPPORT OUR STORYTELLING ] We're saving up to improve the quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to chip in, we've included links to our Paypal, Amazon wishlist, and Patreon below. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Our Etsy shop with original art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WayfindersNowStudio - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (replenish the emergency bourbon fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our crew via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES ] - Florida Microplastic Awareness Project (FMAP): http://flseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu/microplastics/ - Fact sheet about Microplastics: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SS/SS64900.pdf - Sierra Club Plastic Reduction Toolkit (?????) - "9 Ways We Can Avoid Plastic During the Pandemic (and After"): https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/08/02/9-ways-we-can-avoid-plastic-during-the-pandemic-and-after/ - "Seagrass 'Neptune balls' sieve millions of plastic particles from water, study finds": https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/15/seagrass-neptune-balls-sieve-millions-of-plastic-particles-from-water-study-finds - "People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study finds": https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/05/people-eat-at-least-50000-plastic-particles-a-year-study-finds

Hey y'all, We take a gorgeous sail in Cape Cod, thanks to Captain Ro and Sue of Dog Gone Sailing Charters-and we spot some seals! Special thanks to our friend, Chris Dunsmore, for his beautiful song in this video. Check out more of Chris's music at https://chrisdunsmore.bandcamp.com And if you want to help us connect with more people over time, please consider subscribing and giving this video a ??. Thanks for watching and we hope you'll join us for whatever mischief we get into next time! Thanks, everyone! Much Love, Esther and Michael + Bowie ? [ MUSIC CREDITS ] - "Leaves Like the Sea" by Chris Dunsmore (https://chrisdunsmore.bandcamp.com) [ CONNECT WITH US ] - Subscribe to our site for posts and updates: https://wayfindersnow.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_now [ WANNA PITCH IN TOWARDS OUR PROJECTS ] We're saving up to improve the quality of our videos and preparing Hope for sailing adventures with needed safety equipment. If you'd like to chip in, we've included links to our Paypal, Amazon wishlist, and Patreon below. Thanks for supporting our wayfinding story, everyone! - Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/WayfindersNow (replenish the emergency bourbon fund) ? - Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... - Join our crew via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wayfindersnow [ RESOURCES MENTIONED ] - Dog Gone Sailing Charters: https://www.doggonesailingcharters.com/ - Chris Dunsmore: https://chrisdunsmore.bandcamp.com - Sarah Anne Johnson's author website: https://www.facebook.com/Sarah-Anne-Johnson-1988598631446158