First time in the Atlantic!! We have a furler problem we need to fix so we are heading out around marathon key. Off grid living comes with it’s unique set of problem that need fixing. Especially when off grid means living on a boat. We were anchored on the gulf side and the boat yard is on the Atlantic side so away we go! Two hour cruise around the island to get to a spot that would take ten minutes to walk to lol! Quit a large change of pace from life on land to living on a boat! Thankfully we are no longer in a rush to do much of anything these days, so a little day cruise is under way! Sadly the sails stay down for this one. Next time though.

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#shorts Foraging doesn’t have to be hard. Sargassum sea weed literally floats by my home on the ocean. Off grid living can be QUITE interesting if you know what to look for. One of the most enjoyable things for me personally living aboard a boat is the self reliant nature of things. Tasty and unique delicacy are everywhere! Admittedly I haven’t yet tried sargassum, but I do plan on it. I’d like to do a catch and cook combo video when the opportunity arises!

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#shorts Off grid living requires attention to detail. If a towing line breaks it could mean losing a very valuable piece of equipment for those living aboard a boat. Knowing a few basic knots turned a potential headache into a minor fix. Also, setting up a redundant system saved me from having to buy a new dinghy! My advice is ALWAYS have backup lines if you tow your dinghy. Also, I should have put in abrasion guards of some sort but I didn’t! Off grid living requires planning ahead. This was a clear example of just how important that is.

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