From 9 to 5 to Full-Time Sailors | How We Made It Happen

We went from a normal 9 to 5 life to sailing full-time - with our dog 🐶⛵ In this Q&A, we answer your most common questions about how we made the transition to full-time sailing, what boat life is really like, and what it’s like to live at sea with a dog onboard. We talk honestly about: • How we quit our 9-5 corporate jobs • How we afford full-time sailing • Our experience learning to sail • The realities of sailing with a dog • The true costs of sailing full-time • What we miss from life on land If you’re dreaming about full-time sailing, the liveaboard lifestyle, van life on the water, or bringing your dog along for the adventure — this video is for you 🫶 Let us know in the comments if you’re planning to go full-time or if you have more questions we should answer 💬 0:00 – Sailing plans of 2026 1:31 – Working from the Boat? 2:37 – How Sailing Affects Our Relationship 4:05 – From Idea to Casting Off 7:00 – Do We Miss Life on Land? 8:50 – How We Afford Full-Time Sailing 11:56 – Ideal Boat Size for Two 13:23 – Where Does Our Dog Pee Onboard? 14:55 – Our Most Expensive Repair 16:08 – Our Sailing Experience 18:08 – Most Annoying DIY Job 19:53 – Tips for Seasickness 20:42 – Why We Chose a Bavaria 24:14 – Boat Insurance Explained 25:04 – The Scariest Moment at Sea 25:25 – How Long YouTube Editing Takes ⚓ What’s next? We’re about to start our next sailing season from Sweden to the Mediterranean! Our boat is currently in northern Spain, and we can’t wait to get back onboard. We’ll be sharing new sailing videos throughout this season, so make sure to subscribe and follow our journey toward full-time boat life and the Mediterranean 🩵