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May 30, 2025
Bums on a Boat – Page 8
Why do Sailors AVOID this Island??? | BOAB 223
Hog Island is NOT for everyone, so we had to find out WHY! When we sailed here to meet up with friends of ours, our OTHER friends said, "Ohh... Noo, we don't go over there." Now that we're here, we can see this place is home to one of the stickiest anc...
You’ll be SURPRISED by the REAL COST of Cruising | BOAB 224
What's the REAL COST of Cruising? We're sharing a typical week in our lifestyle and our actual numbers... -- Boat Investment -- Refit -- Monthly Expenses -- Fav & Least Fav parts of the lifestyle Our intention in making this episode is to show you t...
HURRICANE SEASON… Did we make the right choice? | BOAB 225
It's official... the 2022 hurricane season has begun. As a sailor, you have 5 different options to secure your boat for hurricane season. After weighing the pros/cons and costs of each option we've made our choice. But did we make the right one??? Only t...
WHAT HAPPENS while you’re Busy Making Plans… | BOAB 226
Love and loss... The plan for this episode really changed. We were going to share with you exactly what you need to have authentic travel experiences -- but we all know what happens while you're busy making plans... Life is beautiful and tragically shor...
THE DARK SIDE of every SAILING COUPLE’S Relationship! | BOAB 227
Spending 24/7 with the love of your life is pretty great 💗 but there's a dark side that ALL sailing couples will understand! When you get so accustomed to being together, working together, doing everything together... you lose some of your independenc...
A COMPLETELY NEW DIRECTION | BOAB 228
Minimalist sailing and cruising for 5 years taught us a thing or two, and now we're going in a completely new direction... Introducing Bums on a Boat 2.0 !!! 😉 Much love, Michal and Joel Need more of The Bums? Join our crew on Patreon for regular l...
BUMS ON A BOAT from Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Cruising on a SAILBOAT! | BOAB 229
How we went from living paycheck to paycheck -- to cruising full time on a sailboat! You wanted to know how we're saving up to make major upgrades and get our sailboat ready to sail across the Atlantic. But first, you need to know how we got here in th...
Land Life is DANGEROUS!! How we’re Working to SAIL ACROSS the OCEAN | BOAB 230
The first step to Sail Across the Atlantic Ocean is... farm work? Yep -- for us anyway! This is how we're saving up to get our old boat outfitted for the big ocean crossing. Joel fixes and replaces 5 tin roofs while I drive tractors and make hay. Welcome...
NO ONE SAW THIS COMING… | BOAB 231
What kind of childhood leads a person to sail around the world? No one could have ever predicted the path that Joel and I have taken. Our families are still scratching their heads!! 😆 Hope you enjoy this episode; we're reliving the past while reconnec...
We Decided to Separate. 😥 | BOAB 232
It was not an easy decision, but it's what we felt we needed to do right now... ________________________________________________________________________ Need more of The Bums? Join our crew on Patreon for regular live streams and daily messaging. https://...
Return to the Boat…. ALONE | BOAB 233
Joel returns to the boat alone, while Michal stays behind to help her family with the wheat harvest. _______________________________________________________________________ Need more of The Bums? Join our crew on Patreon for regular live streams and daily...
I’M FINISHING WHAT WE STARTED | BOAB 234
While my babe is gone, I'm finishing a project we started years ago... PLUS boat life looks A LOT different right now! Check out this Privilege 585 where I'm staying while working on our little old Chak Matay! ___________________________________________...
This is Why we Worked so Hard to Sail to Grenada | BOAB 235
It's the season for hurricanes and there are storms forming all around. What a beauty it is to see in person why Grenada is one of the best places in the Caribbean for hurricane season. _____________________________________________________________________...
Okay, I Think He Might be Loosing it | BOAB 236
Mabey it's the extreme heat or the mounting boat projects but most likely it's being away from the love of his life and their dog a little too long. _______________________________________________________________________ Need more of The Bums? Join our cr...
Cruising Community Embodies Redeeming Human Qualities When Unexpected Weather Hits | BOAB 237
Some bad weather catches many of us off guard. As the day unfolds we see the Cruising Community come together, demonstrating beautiful qualities of being human. _______________________________________________________________________ Need more of The Bums?...
When Dreams Come Crashing Down, What Now | BOAB 238
When you've given something all you have and its just not enough, what do you do!? A beautiful enchanted life just turned ugly. Some things are just out of our control. _______________________________________________________________________ Need more of ...
The End Of Bums on a Boat
I have been a Bum on a Boat for 6 years and today is the end. Death is essential for rebirth and the days of being a bum are over. These past 6 years are a treasure trove of memories and experiences which will be cherished for a lifetime. Thank you for joi...
Life Through the Eyes of a Bum
What harm could a simple channel name really do? It's all in good fun. How powerful are words, titles and labels? Why do some of us set the bar so low while belittling ourselves? This is what happened to me when I attempted a simple Channel Name Change. __...
This is me Moving on 💪
This video was made for the true blue supporters of this channel who have been through the thick and thin. I want to hear from you, together we will make our decision and move onward and upward! ____________________________________________________________...
Finding the Courage to Follow my Heart 💪 | BOAB 239
My heart told me to listen to you, the viewers. I did that but still I was battling feelings of meaninglessness and worthlessness. This is me finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Need more of The Bums? Join our crew on Patreon for regular live st...
She Can Make us ALL HAPPY 😁 | BOAB 240
Cindy Rai's unique talent is helping others go from hurting to happy in 30 minutes. In this episode you will get to meet Cindy and see her in action plus learn the 3 step plan for returning back to my sailboat. Once you learn Cindy's story and the unimagi...
This is Making an Unbelievable Difference 🥵🥶 | BOAB 241
You will get to see newbies trying sauna and ice therapy for the first time, hear from experts and also get feedback after weeks of consistent therapy. Sauna & Ice Therapy Health Benefits ⬇️ Immune function Respiratory health Disease prevention H...![Where This Road Leads [Channel Intro]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/oxNhprNd5U0/maxresdefault.webp)
Where This Road Leads [Channel Intro]
These are the most important lessons learned from a 7 year sailing adventure. On one hand it seems like we've come so far but on the other, we've only just begun!
Leaving Land Life, Lessons and Goals | BOAB 242
Transitioning back to boat life after 5 months of integrating into land life is exciting but there are some things to consider. Ride with me as I say goodbye to land life, family, friends my dog and all the comforts that come with a traditional life in t...
Settling into Life Aboard This One of a Kind Sailing Vessel | BOAB 243
You have never seen a sailboat exactly like this. How do I know? Because the owners designed and built it themselves. I'm moving aboard and this is me settling into life on the water. ❤️ Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to this channel and hit the notif...
Preparing This 76′ Traditional Gaff-Rigged Ketch for Sailing | BOAB 244
You'll see our process for preparing this boat to go to sea and learn how sailors of 50 years think when it comes to boat life. By the end of this video we are ready to set sail! Where are we in this video? Luperon, Dominican Republic Bums on a Boat is t...
See How an Ultimate Cruising Sailboat Sails | BOAB 244
This is truly an ultimate cruising sailboat with plenty of space and mind blowing storage capacity while being built like a tank but I was not prepared for how well Ciganka can sail. ❤️ Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to this channel and hit the notifi...
In a New World of Sailing Learning Old Tricks | BOAB 245
What can be learned about celestial navigation in one day? You will find out in this episode plus enjoy watching me experience a whole new world of sailing. ❤️ Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to this channel and hit the notification bell to never miss ...
The Thing About Sailing and Plans | BOAB 246
For over 20 Years this ship has sailed the same rout from Dominican Republic to the Bahamas. The winds were not as predicted and out of a strange direction. ❤️ Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to this channel and hit the notification bell to never miss ...
Let’s Give ‘Em a Show | BOAB 247
This Bahama Island has not seen a sight like this in many years! Explore the beautiful Bahamas as we make our way to the Sea of Abaco. Learn more about the first ever sailing school in Spanish Wells. You can become a part of it or join and take lessons of...
The Life of a First Mate | BOAB 248
Here is what a first mate is up to pre charter season. Our first guests are coming soon and I'm finding my stride. Learn more about the William H Albury https://abacosun.com/2021/03/08/man-o-war-from-shipwreck-to-boat-building-capital/ ❤️ Enjoyed thi...
A Bahamas Charter of a Lifetime | BOAB 249
This is my first Charter in The Sea of Abaco as First Mate. Here are some of the highlights from this special Bahama's experience run by veteran sailors of the charter industry. Learn more about this Sailing Adventure with Captain Thomas and Admiral Linda...
The Sailing Yoga Ladies of Hope | BOAB 250
The Yoga Ladies were ready for a High Adventure but were we ready for them?! Learn more about this Sailing Adventure with Captain Thomas and Admiral Linda on Ciganka! https://www.sailingadventures.org/about-us/ Connect with Ann-Marie on Instagram www.in...
That’s Why They Call Themselves “The Rain Makers” 🌩️| BOAB 251
This is a high adventure Boys Scouts Sailing Charter. They don't call this Troop, The Rain Makers, for nothing! Learn more about this Sailing Adventure with Captain Thomas and Admiral Linda on Ciganka! https://www.sailingadventures.org/about-us/ ❤️...
Highlights of a Bahamas Boy Scout Sailing Charter Season | BOAB 252
You will laugh, learn and be amazed by this highlight reel of our 2023 High Adventure Sailing Charter Season in the Bahamas. Learn more about this Sailing Adventure with Captain Thomas and Admiral Linda on Ciganka! https://www.sailingadventures.org/about...