Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

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In this podcast Annika talks to liveaboard cruisers about their sailing lifestyle with the goal of learning everything there is to know. Things like: how much does it cost to live on a sailboat, how do people afford to sail around the world, how to work full time from a sailboat, and what mistakes they've made. Annika also talks to industry experts about selecting the perfect boat, how to buy a liveaboard sailboat, how do surveys work, and more.
This show is all about real-life advice, practical tips and hugely entertaining stories, all aimed to help other people to start their liveaboard sailing adventures.


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