A Day in Our Life in Port Protection, Alaska

It starts with shoveling snow… and a view that reminds us exactly where we are. Welcome to a day in our life in Port Protection, Alaska. After leaving the shipyard in Wrangell, we headed west and landed in one of the most remote communities in Southeast Alaska. What started as a quick stop turned into something more… new people, unexpected projects, and the kind of days that don’t follow a plan. This is what life looks like for us living self-reliant, four seasons aboard a sailboat in Alaska. Low tide beaches that go completely dry. Paddleboarding home because home floats. Hauling concrete, working on a remote foundation repair, and navigating weather that can’t decide between snow and sun. Some days are smooth. Most aren’t. But this is the rhythm of life out here. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like living off grid in Port Protection, Alaska… this is a day in it. 📍 Port Protection, Alaska ⛵ Full-time sailboat living 🛠 Remote work, problem-solving, and community life in Southeast Alaska 🕰️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Shoveling + Aerial Opening 00:40 Welcome to Our Life in Port Protection 01:13 What This Life Actually Looks Like 01:59 Low Tide Navigation 02:40 Deliveries & First Stops 04:20 Projects Start Stacking Up 07:14 Heading Back Out 07:40 Paddleboarding Home 08:40 Real Life Conversations 10:45 The Day Keeps Unfolding 12:30 Snow, Sun, Repeat 13:30 Unloading Concrete at Low Tide 14:06 Back Bay Hike 14:57 Remote Work Reality 15:36 Foundation Problems Revealed 17:02 Moving Solar & Digging In 18:04 When Things Get Complicated 19:10 Figuring It Out 19:40 Where We’re At Now