We are Ziggy and Nat, a couple who not so long ago knew nothing about sailing. Fast forward few years and we are proud to say we know a thing or two about sailing, we bought a boat and now we are refitting that boat with a plan to leave the life we know behind. The RYA Start Yachting was our first course. We loved it and wanted more. At that time we had no idea how big the community of boaters is. We met fantastic people on each and every course we did. For the first time since we moved to the UK we felt like we were part of something. The sailing community was welcoming, friendly and so inspiring. We found a lifestyle we knew we wanted for ourselves. We bought Squalo a 1981 Oyster 39”, the day after our Yachtmaster Offshore exam. She ticked so many boxes of things we wanted from a blue water cruiser. But she was neglected, and although we had no experience in boat refit, “surely, it can’t be that difficult.” we thought. So here we are. Putting blood, sweat and at times even tears into our yacht Squalo. Because not only she will be a vessel taking us to the most remote places on earth.. she will become our floating home for many years to come. We are documenting our experiences during the refit and sharing this journey with others. If you enjoy the content of our videos please let us know by leaving the COMMENT and support our channel by smashing that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING! Love, Ziggy & Nat

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When Liz and I sailed to Kazikli we had dinner at one of the two local restaurants. This one allowed us to take dinner on a floating raft where we were able to pull ourselves along a cable out to 'sea'! When we needed table service, however, a little local lad had to jump in his oversize dinghy and row the second bottle of red over to us! Classic! [] www.followtheboat.com [] * tales from the high seas *

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Jag får ofta frågor om hur vi har råd att leva som vi gör, vad vi jobbar med och vad livet på båt kostar. Så här kommer en ärlig sammanfattning av våra första två år. Först det många missar: Vi har lagt cirka 3,14 miljoner kronor på att köpa, utrusta och förbereda båten för ett liv till havs. När båten väl var redo har våra löpande levnadskostnader landat på ungefär 16 000 kr per månad för två vuxna och tre barn. 🏝️ Marina – 1 200 kr 🍽️ Restaurang – 3 300 kr 🛒 Livsmedel – 6 000 kr 👕 Kläder & skor – 500 kr 📚 Undervisning – 300 kr 🧭 Turism – 500 kr ⛽ Bensin/Diesel – 1 400 kr 🔥 Gasol – 200 kr 💊 Läkemedel – 300 kr 🛡️ Försäkringar – 550 kr 📶 Internet & telefoni – 1 200 kr ⚓ Incheckning/Utcheckning/Agent – 200 kr 📱 Abonnemang – 250 kr 💰 Summa – 16 000 kr / månad Hur får vi det att gå ihop? Vi driver ett aktiebolag från båten där vi båda arbetar, men i dagsläget tar vi varken ut lön eller utdelning. Vår livsstil finansieras därför inte främst av nuvarande inkomster. Istället är resultatet av mer än 10 års sparande där vi investerat omkring 50 % av våra inkomster varje månad. Idag lever vi delvis på avkastning från våra investeringar och delvis på vårt sparkapital. Det här är inte ett sätt att leva som uppstod över en natt. Det är resultatet av många års planering, sparande och prioriteringar. Vad förvånar dig mest: att båten kostade 3,14 miljoner att köpa och utrusta eller att vi idag lever på 16 000 kr i månaden som familj på fem?

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Campion 682 i SC https://www.scanboat.com/en/15929

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Another concern for people is police. I haven't many issues with police the entire time I've lived or visited Mexico. ⁠ ⁠ My biggest tips:⁠ 🗣️ It does help to know Spanish. If you plan on visiting Mexico, take some time to learn. It's not only helpful in sticky situations but also unlocks more experiences of the culture and people, which is the whole point of travel.⁠ 👮‍♀️ Follow the laws. Don't speed or drive like an turd. ⁠ 🚨 If you do get pulled over, do whatever you can to not bribe the police. Foreigners opting to pay cash directly to police is why people continue to have problems with them. If you get pulled over, ask for an official multa (ticket) and to go to the station to pay it directly. This takes more time, but sometimes insisting on not giving the police officer petty cash will make them drop the issue all together.⁠ ⁠ Finally, don't let the news scare you. Are there certain parts of Mexico that are dangerous? Yes, of course, just like any other country, but Baja is pretty well protected as a tourism hot spot.⁠

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