72. Why Wait? Pressing Pause on Careers to Tackle a Refit and Embrace the Cruising Life
About this episode
Kim and Bob Stephens share their journey of refitting a sailboat and embracing liveaboard life in the Caribbean.
What happens when you buy a fixer-upper sailboat and dive headfirst into liveaboard life? Kim and Bob Stephens are here to share their story of perseverance, teamwork, and learning on the go. 🌊 From refitting their 1985 Stevens 47 to navigating their first cruising season through the Caribbean, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring tales for anyone dreaming of life on the water. 🔑 Highlights include: ⚓ Buying (and refitting) a project boat. ⚓ Lessons learned during their first year of cruising. ⚓ Favorite destinations, including Bonaire and the Panama Canal. This podcast is brought to you with curiosity, kindness and a big sailing dream. You can explore more episodes, show notes and ways to support the show at liveaboardsailingpodcast.com Follow our community on Instagram & Facebook: @ liveaboardsailingpodcast If this episode inspired you, please rate or review the show; it makes a world of difference! Guest inquiry form Have a story to share? Apply to be a guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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