We Salvaged Shipwreck Wood for Our Sailboat in Alaska

Living remotely aboard our sailboat in Alaska means finding creative ways to build, repair, and repurpose what the coast gives back. In this episode, we explore an old wilderness ship graveyard and salvage weathered hardwood from a forgotten shipwreck to use inside the Gypsy. What looks like driftwood and debris at first glance turns out to be beautiful old-growth lumber filled with history, character, and saltwater stories. From paddle boarding heavy timber back to the boat to imagining future cabinetry and interior projects aboard our steel schooner, this became one of those unexpected Alaska days that felt equal parts work, treasure hunt, and reflection. CHAPTERS 00:00 Wrangell Shipyard Arrival 00:17 Salvaging Shipwreck Wood 02:42 Alaska Gypsy Sequence 06:10 Hunting Through the Boat Graveyard 07:13 Plans for the Gypsy Interior 08:10 Bringing Old Wood Back to Life 10:07 Paddle Boarding Lumber Through Current 11:01 Floating Lumber Yard