Liveaboard Life | 5 Kids and 40 years of Stuff

After months away, we returned to Homer, Alaska with the Gypsy and walked straight into one of the busiest weeks we've had all year. Preparing an 80-foot schooner for five kids, sorting through decades of tools and belongings, tackling boat projects, processing wild game, stocking the galley, and making decisions about what comes with us for the next chapter. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into seven days of organized chaos. For Scott, it meant revisiting a place he'd called home for over 40 years. For all of us, it meant preparing the Gypsy for a summer of adventure in Prince William Sound. From tearing out old carpet and chasing down last-minute parts to loading supplies and welcoming the kids aboard, this is what life looks like behind the scenes before the adventure begins. Thanks for coming along with us. ⚓ Subscribe for more liveaboard adventures, Alaska cruising, family life, and life aboard our 80' steel schooner. #alaska #liveaboardlife #princewilliamsound #boatlife #familyadventure Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Prince William Sound 00:33 First Time Bringing the Gypsy to PWS 00:56 The Kids Go Full Alaska Mode 01:22 Returning to Homer After Months Away 02:29 40 Years of Stuff and Hard Decisions 03:19 Loading, Unloading, and Boat Projects 03:45 Goodbye Carpet 04:53 Organizing the Gypsy for Summer 05:53 Processing Bear and Stocking the Freezer 06:47 What Do You Bring for the Next 10 Months? 07:48 Leaving Homer for Prince William Sound 08:30 Opening the Can of Worms 09:42 Preparing for Five Kids Aboard 10:54 Renovations in the Middle of Moving 12:21 The Missing Anchor Part 13:53 Waiting on a Critical Delivery 14:33 Airport Pickup Mission 16:11 Delaying Departure 18:24 Finally Ready to Leave 19:17 All Five Kids Aboard the Gypsy 20:10 Exploring Prince William Sound 21:11 Living the Alaskan Gypsy Life