Living aboard a boat with a cat for nearly four years
Lauren Landers Sailing has lived aboard with her cat Mako for nearly four years, since he was just a few months old. Over that time they have covered significant miles, with the most notable passage being a South Pacific crossing. Living aboard has involved learning what works and what does not work for Mako, and how to keep him safe at sea. It has also brought real challenges, and Lauren is now facing difficult decisions about how to move forward with him on board.
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A rough boat maintenance day can drain you completely
After getting back to the boat, Lauren faced a string of jobs that, taken together, just sucked the life right out of her. That kind of exhausting day is pretty normal when you return from time away and have a long list of tasks waiting. Th
Print-on-demand as supplemental income for liveaboard sailors
Lauren Landers Sailing shares this print-on-demand approach specifically for people who are already out cruising or planning to be, and who need a small, flexible income stream. The goal is not necessarily a full-time business. It can simpl
How Lauren Landers Sailing finances the liveaboard lifestyle
Funding the sailing life comes from several sources. YouTube is a major one, driven by ad revenue, crowdfunding, and viewer support through Patreon. Lauren Landers Sailing saved money from high school and college jobs, including working at