From 9 to 5 to Full-Time Sailors | How We Made It Happen (Q&A)
We went from a normal 9 to 5 life to sailing full-time - with our dog 🐶⛵
In this Q&A, we answer your most common questions about how we made the transition to full-time sailing, what boat life is really like, and what it’s like to live at sea with a dog onboard.
We talk honestly about:
• How we quit our 9-5 corporate jobs
• How we afford full-time sailing
• Our experience learning to sail
• The realities of sailing with a dog
• The true costs of sailing full-time
• What we miss from life on land
If you’re dreaming about full-time sailing, the liveaboard lifestyle, van life on the water, or bringing your dog along for the adventure — this video is for you 🫶
Let us know in the comments if you’re planning to go full-time or if you have more questions we should answer 💬
0:00 – Sailing plans of 2026
1:31 – Working from the Boat?
2:37 – How Sailing Affects Our Relationship
4:05 – From Idea to Casting Off
7:00 – Do We Miss Life on Land?
8:50 – How We Afford Full-Time Sailing
11:56 – Ideal Boat Size for Two
13:23 – Where Does Our Dog Pee Onboard?
14:55 – Our Most Expensive Repair
16:08 – Our Sailing Experience
18:08 – Most Annoying DIY Job
19:53 – Tips for Seasickness
20:42 – Why We Chose a Bavaria
24:14 – Boat Insurance Explained
25:04 – The Scariest Moment at Sea
25:25 – How Long YouTube Editing Takes
⚓ What’s next?
We’re about to start our next sailing season from Sweden to the Mediterranean! Our boat is currently in northern Spain, and we can’t wait to get back onboard. We’ll be sharing new sailing videos throughout this season, so make sure to subscribe and follow our journey toward full-time boat life and the Mediterranean 🩵
Sail & Doxie (Linn & Erik)
In 2026, Swedish sailors Linn and Erik live full-time aboard their Beneteau Oceanis 45 on the French Riviera with their miniature dachshund, Nora. Having resigned from corporate careers in Stockholm, they successfully navigated the Baltic Sea, English Channel, and Atlantic Iberia to reach the Mediterranean. The crew manages their own digital cruising guide business while documenting the technical realities of off-grid sailing, cross-border yacht upgrades, and extensive offshore passage making.
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