Finding the Courage to Change My Life!

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we speak with Lon Sokalski about his incredible journey from Edmonton to New Zealand. Lon shares his experience of sailing despite his fear of deep water including the high's and low's along the way. Tune in to uncover the powerful motivation behind Lon's decision to embrace a life filled with unforgettable memories instead of mere dreams, and discover the 'secret sauce' that successfully enticed his kids to join him on this voyage. Timestamps: 0:0 Introduction 1:42 Cruising while being terrified of deep water. 2:54 How much Sailing experience? 4:14 Live a life of memories not dreams. 5:34 How did you know you needed a break? 7:50 The Secret Sauce to get the kids on board 10:40 Doing a year and then re-evaluating 13:45 Highs and Lows, And trial by fire! 19:32 The upgrades to make your boat a home  20:54 Big  lesson learned ~ Don't blow your budget! 23:33 What’s wrong with the anchor?? 27:55 Expectations versus reality, the big misses and adjustments 34:34 What else have you learned? 36:00 Clear expectations with family and the unknowns. 42:01 What’s Next? 46:10 What you need to know if you are just getting started. 58:47 The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom To download our free guide for Aspiring Bluewater Cruisers visit: https://ebook.bluewatercruising.com/ebook Join our Free "Let the Journey Begin" Facebook Group with over 6,000 other Aspiring Cruisers visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluewatercruisingletthejourneybegin To start learning everything you need to know and do to go Bluewater Cruising visit: https://www.bluewatercruising.com