Living Self-Reliant in Alaska | First Weeks Aboard Our Sailboat

We live self-reliant in Alaska aboard a four-season sailboat. In this video, we share our first weeks living aboard after leaving the shipyard, settling into winter life afloat in Southeast Alaska. From deciding whether to anchor or stay in the harbor, to learning the boat, navigating weather, earning income, and finding our rhythm again, this is what real life aboard actually looks like. Alaskan Gypsy Life documents self-reliance on the water, lived day by day and season by season. No performance, no exaggeration. Just the reality of building a capable, intentional life afloat in Alaska. We’ve also just opened YouTube Memberships, where we’ll be sharing live conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper check-ins from life aboard. Our first members-only live will be Friday night. We’re deeply grateful for the support that makes this way of life and this channel possible. Scott & Audrey Chapters: 00:00 Leaving the dock in Southeast Alaska 01:08 Meet Scott and Audrey aboard the Alaskan Gypsy 01:41 How we found this sailboat 03:03 Life in the shipyard 04:45 Getting the boat back in the water 05:12 First cruises after the shipyard 08:42 Learning the boat in winter 09:33 Harbor life vs anchoring 10:49 Finding work and earning income afloat 11:58 Burnout, recovery, and