Floating Family - A Day In The Life! | Sailing with Six | S3 E10

” , “Learn what an ordinary day looks like when you’re living on a sailboat with your family! From maintaining your vessel to grocery shopping, enjoying some beach fun, cooking dinner, working out as the sun sets, and then finally setting sail again. Let us share our tried and tested strategies for successfully cruising with kids. ” : “>

Sailing Family Shares a Day in Their Life on Boat

” , “Embarking on the journey of sailing with children might sound like a dream come true, but it’s not without its challenges. From managing daily routines to keeping up with home maintenance while exploring the world, life at sea is quite different from what most people imagine. Follow us as we give you an insight into a typical day in our life aboard Sailing With Six.” : “>

Morning Rituals and Fixing Boats

” , “Each morning, we start with a series of boat maintenance tasks. These range from fixing minor issues like broken rivets on our goose neck to more significant repairs such as replacing the head. Ted often handles these tasks while preparing for his virtual work meetings. The children engage in their homeschooling program at this time.” : “>

School, Snack Time, and a Swim

” , “Once the morning routine is over, the children have school until about 10 AM. Following that, it’s time for some breakfast and snack preparation. While Ted finalizes his preparations for his meetings, we often indulge in a quick swim before starting our daily chores.” : “>

Surf’s Up! Then, It’s Time to Do the Groceries

” , “Once everything is settled from our morning activities, we get ready for some surfing at a nearby spot. Afterwards, we head back home for grocery shopping, ensuring we secure the dinghy at the marina or use it on the beach, depending on where we are. On this particular day, Ted found he could take their propane tank to some friends for them to swap it out which worked in our favor.” : “>

Preparing Meals Together

” , “With groceries collected and a sense of achievement from a productive day, it’s time to prepare our dinner. Usually, it’s a combination of a few items from the store like rice, cheese, bacon, wraps, lettuce – all staples for our cruising life. This particular evening also saw us finish up a jar of homemade jelly.” : “>

Family Fitness and Evening Routine

” , “Our evening routine involves family fitness. This often includes push-ups, chin-ups, stretches, and sometimes a fun game or activity. After that, the hatches are closed regardless of any potential rain forecasts, adhering to our motto of prevention over cure when it comes to sea life.” : “>

Sailing Towards Adventure

” , “Evenings are often a quiet time on the boat, allowing for some downtime before bed. As we wrap up our day with the family around the table for dinner and everyone engaging in whatever task they feel passionate about – whether it’s preparing food or tidying up afterward, it’s all about togetherness.” : “>

A Final Splash Before Departure

” , “As night approaches, the family often heads out for a last swim or dip in the water. With lights of the airport close by and an exciting plan for the next few days – including visiting Moray for some exploration with Auntie Nat, we finish our day’s adventures with excitement buzzing in our hearts.” : “>

Reflecting on Another Day of Boating Life

” , “And there you have it – a day in the life aboard our sailboat. It’s filled with fun, hard work, love, and adventure, ensuring we create lifelong memories with each new place we visit. Our days are varied and fulfilling; they truly reflect the phrase ‘living the dream’ on the ocean waves.” : “>

Tune in for More!

” , “For more about our day-to-day life, sailing tips, and stories from our journey, make sure to tune into our channel regularly. We hope you’ll join us as we continue this wild ride of a global adventure while rearing two curious children. See you soon in the next episode of Sailing With Six!” : “>