Seven years into boatlife, I sometimes look back at the naive girl I was when we first stepped on board ForTuna, unsure whether I envy her optimism or feel grateful to be a seasoned liveaboard now. She definitely didn’t expect these five things: 1. How much mental energy small decisions take. Weather, anchorages, groceries, maintenance, nothing is big on its own, but everything needs attention. 2. How quickly “adventure” turns into routine. And how necessary that routine becomes if you want to stay. 3. How comforting familiarity feels. Knowing one anchorage well can feel richer than constantly moving on. 4. How little the big moments matter compared to the small ones. It’s not the passages you remember most, but the everyday rhythms. 5. How boatlife doesn’t become easier, you just learn what actually matters. Stay Salty, Greta and Michael #sailing #sailinglife #liveaboard #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife

still unbelievably grateful that the weather and waves were kind to us #sailing #sailinglife #liveaboard #sailboatlife #sailingadventure

Many sailors come to boatlife trying to stretch the feeling of a sailing holiday and for a while, that works. Everything feels new. Every anchorage feels special. Every passage feels like an achievement. But eventually, the everyday parts take over. The grocery runs in unfamiliar places. The maintenance that never fully ends. The weather deciding for you. The nights that are less calm than you hoped for. This is usually the moment when people think something went wrong. In reality, this is simply the moment when boatlife stops being a trip and starts being a life. Living aboard long-term isn’t about extending adventure. It’s about finding ways to live well on normal days, the quiet ones, the repetitive ones, the days that don’t make it into photos. Boatlife lasts when you stop measuring it by highlights and start paying attention to how it feels over time. If you’re interested in that version of boatlife, the one that’s honest, imperfect, and sustainable, then you are in the right place. Stay Salty, Greta and Michael soon back on ForTuna ⛵️ #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #sailingadventure

After living on a sailboat for 7 years and meeting hundreds of liveaboards along the way, we are confident to have the answer: Most people think sailors quit living aboard because of storms, long passages, or rough seas. That’s rarely the reason. What actually wears people down are the small things, every single day. The constant decision-making. The boat jobs that never really end. Plans changed by weather. The mental load of always adapting. Boatlife doesn’t fail because it’s too hard. It fails when it’s treated like an escape instead of a life that needs structure, recovery, and honesty. Living aboard is sustainable when you allow yourself to slow down, stay longer, dislike it sometimes, and rest when you need to. We wrote a long reflection about what really makes boatlife last, and why stepping back can be part of staying. The full blog post is on our website (link in bio) if you want an honest review of Boatlife. Stay Salty, Greta and Michael video kindy made by wineglasses from location: Zambezi in NYC

my husband is always right 😉 counting the days till we are back on ForTuna ⛵️ let us know in the comments if your counting with us or if you are lucky enough to be on the water 🌊 Stay Salty, Greta and Michael #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard

Another year of Boatlife ⛵️ forever grateful to be living this adventure with you 💙 we have been a bit absent, but don’t worry we are soon back with a lot of news and more sailing adventures 🗺️ ps: we have no idea where we should sail to next year so please put your favourite sailing destination in the comments for inspiration ⛵️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael currently on a land-break 😉

After sailing over 20,000 nm on our monohull ForTuna and 7,000 nm on the catamaran Zambezi, we’re finally ready to share our honest opinion on the never-ending Catamaran vs Monohull debate. For this review, we compared both boats in 4 key aspects: 1️⃣ Sailing performance on long passages A tie. The cat is faster, but needs way more wind to move. Moreover when sailing close-hauled, the main dominates and maneuvering in higher winds often requires the engine’s help. 2️⃣ Sailing comfort This one surprised us. Catamarans are shockingly uncomfortable once the sea starts moving. Each wave hits twice, the hulls slam, the rig creaks, and our bodies couldn’t predict the motion. On a monohull, the movement is linear, predictable and our stomachs are much happier. 3️⃣ Living comfort The cat wins. The space, light, and “upper-level living” are unbeatable. But you’ll also find it hard to hide from the sun. 4️⃣ Maintenance Another tie. Double the hulls, double the engines, double the systems. Whatever you spend or fix on a monohull, double it for a catamaran. That said, redundancy can be a plus offshore. Our verdict: We’re staying on a monohull. The living space of a catamaran is tempting, but the sailing comfort just isn’t for us. We plan to keep crossing oceans and we’d rather live smaller than be seasick. What’s your take on the cat vs mono debate? Stay salty, Greta & Michael 🌊 #sailing #sailboat #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #sailboatlife #sailingadventure

Sure, sometimes we swap the pine trees 🌲 for palm trees 🌴 but I don’t think that’s what they meant 😉 For all those who do believe this is how every morning should look like, welcome to boatlife ⛵️ we are Greta and Michael and our mornings look like this since 2019 🌅 over the years our mission has become to help as many people as possible to take the leap 🌊 we write guides (see link in bio), invite sailors on board to try out boatlife, hop on phone calls to answer your questions and keep posting on this platform to share the love ⛵️ What do you think? should mornings look like this? to many more salty mornings 🌊 Greta and Michael #sailing #liveaboard #sailingadventure #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️

7 years into Boatlife and I still need to pinch myself to make sure it is real 🤩 #forevergrateful #happy #sailorgirl #liveaboard #sailboatlife

Home for the last 6 months ⛵️ if you have any questions regarding the boat put them in the comments. Stay Salty, Greta and Michael ps: can you spot all the little accessories who turned Zambezi into a home 🥰 #sailing #sailinglife #liveaboard #sailingadventure #boattour

the answer is always one: to explore the beautiful world that surrounds us 😍🌎 #sailing #sailinglife #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife #sailboat

I’m not gonna lie there were some tears 🥹 #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #sailingadventure

one phone call, one decision and 6.845 nautical miles later Zambezi is back where she belongs ⛵️ still working through all the emotions of this sailing journey 🥲 what an epic journey it has been and what a crazy life that put us in the position to say yes to this adventure 🗺️ immensely grateful and proud 🥹 a huge thanks to all the amazing sailors who helped along the way ⛵️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael on land for a bit 😋 #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️ #sailboat #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife

I have no words to describe our feelings right now 😅 #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #boatlife⚓️ #sailboatlife #sailingadventure #catamaransailing

Sailing is a 360-degree activity, you never know where your next “adversary” will come from 💨 ⛈️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael on Zambezi #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️ #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife

it has been another epic day sailing in Maine ⛵️ #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #sailboatlife

immensely grateful to be able to live this life 💙⛵️🐋 #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #whale #whalewatching

ps: it was natural cork and will not harm anything of anyone #sailing #sailboat #sailingadventure #sailingtrip

probably not suitable for a storm 200nm off-shore, but otherwise this is how I will be sailing from now on ⛵️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael Salty and Chic ✨ #sailing #sailinglife #sailboatlife #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife

⚓ We still shout at each other when we drop anchor and then act like nothing happened afterwards 😆 ⛵ I (Greta) still question if the boat will actually turn back upright when we start heeling 🍜 Sometimes offshore “dinners” are just cup noodles and that is totally fine 🛠️ We have clear job assignments that have not really changed in the last 7 years 🧽 We procrastinate when it comes to scrubbing the hull 🌊 We still have a lot to learn. Sailing is not something you can fully master in a classroom. Some lessons only come from being out there in the elements. Here is to embracing the quirks, the learning curves and the messy bits of life at sea. That is what makes the journey ours 💙 If you are dreaming about boatlife or curious about what it really takes to sail offshore, scroll to our link in bio. You will find resources, tips and a glimpse into the reality of living on the water so you can start charting your own course. Stay Salty, Greta and Michael on Zambezi ⛵️ #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife⚓️ #liveaboard #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife