Broken Bones Abroad… With No Medical Insurance | S4 E37
This week didn’t exactly go the way we planned. 😅
What started as a normal few days of ticking off boat jobs in Phuket turned into a hospital visit after Archie had a heavy landing while wing foiling. The X-ray confirmed a couple of broken bones… and if that wasn’t enough, the boat decided to throw us a handful of surprises too. From clutch cone issues to watermaker failures, this was one of those curveball weeks where everything popped up at once.
We also talk openly about how we handle medical care abroad without medical insurance — why we self-insure, what care looks like in Thailand, and how we navigate the unexpected while living full-time on our boat with four kids.
But after a week of challenges, Archie finally got the all-clear, and we lifted the anchor to explore some of Thailand’s stunning islands… exactly the kind of reset we needed. 💛⛵️
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This week didn’t exactly go the way we planned. 😅
What started as a normal few days of ticking off boat jobs in Phuket turned into a hospital visit after Archie had a heavy landing while wing foiling. The X-ray confirmed a couple of broken bones… and if that wasn’t enough, the boat decided to throw us a handful of surprises too. From clutch cone issues to watermaker failures, this was one of those curveball weeks where everything popped up at once.
We also talk openly about how we handle medical care abroad without medical insurance — why we self-insure, what care looks like in Thailand, and how we navigate the unexpected while living full-time on our boat with four kids.
But after a week of challenges, Archie finally got the all-clear, and we lifted the anchor to explore some of Thailand’s stunning islands… exactly the kind of reset we needed. 💛⛵️
Come along for the ride — the highs, the lows, the breakdowns, and the beautiful moments in between.
⸻
🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure!
We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
🧭 Want to Support the Journey?
Join us on Patreon for early video access, uncut updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive Zoom meetups with the crew:
👉 https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix
🛍️ Grab Some Sailing with Six Merch
Check out our official store for tees, stickers, and gear that supports our voyage:
👉 https://sailingwithsix.store/
📸 Follow Our Daily Adventures
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithsix
Website & Blog: https://www.sailingwithsix.com
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#SailingWithSix #FamilySailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingFamily #TravelWithKids
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