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GTFOplan #98: Costs, Crew, and Stories from a Circumnavigator

IN THIS VIDEO: While in Guadeloupe, we sit down with our great friend Rob—an experienced sailor who has circumnavigated the globe—to dive into a range of fascinating topics. From the costs and rewards of a nomadic lifestyle to healthcare, choosing the right crew, heart-pounding moments at sea, life philosophy, and even the transformative experience of Burning Man, this conversation is packed with wisdom and adventure. We first met Rob in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, just over a year ago as we were moving aboard and getting to know our boat. Since then, we’ve stayed in touch and have had the pleasure of meeting up in six different countries! Rob lives full-time aboard his 2008 Hunter 49’, but now his boat is up for sale! If you've ever dreamed of sailing the world, check out his listing here: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2008... Beyond sailing, Rob has a background working in Formula 1 and other high-performance racing, bringing precision and passion to everything he does. He’s also a talented photographer with an eye for elegance and beauty—be sure to check out his work on Instagram:   / and   Etsy: maxeyrobphotography.etsy.com   Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with a true world traveler! CURRENT LOCATION: https://forecast.predictwind.com/trac... ABOUT OUR CATAMARAN: We love our new Balance 482 - it's a perfect size for a cruising couple to handle and is a great "balance" of performance and comfort. One of our favorite features is the excellent ventilation since we mostly live as "hookers" (aka at anchor) where the boat automatically turns into the wind so we stay cool and we don't need to battle mold. We also have starlink for easy off-grid life. Our 2400 watt solar panel array also means we rarely need to run an engine to charge our batteries. ABOUT US: We saved for a our future boat, sold everything that we owned, and shipped the rest in a container to Cape Town, South Africa. We then flew there and explored South Africa by way of a safari and touring Cape Town before moving aboard our boat. We then sailed to Saint Helena, Ascension Island, Fernando de Naronha (Brazil), Martinique, Sint Maarten (Dutch and French side), the US Virgin Islands (Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas), the British Virgin Islands (Anegada, Norman Island, Jost van Dyke, and Anegada), The Bahamas (Inagua, Crooked Island, Long Island, George Town, Staniel Cay, the Exumas, and Eleuthera). We then sailed back to the United States, making landfall in Cape Canaveral, Florida. From there our destinations are endless! Both Dennis and Ann grew up military brats with Army fathers. Dennis (the Colonel) served 30 years in the US Army and his retirement pension helped us retire in our 50s. Ann (the ship's Captain) wrote Test Automation in Python and Java. Dennis and Ann met on Match.com where Ann had in her profile "Do you want to sail the world with me?" Ann easily brought Dennis into sailing, and he loved the GTFOplan of retiring early and sailing the world. After many years of saving, living on one income but earning two, and cutting back on everything possible, they saved enough to buy a Balance 482. Follow them as they get real about boat life and all the hassles of buying a new boat because we all know N.E.W. means Not Everything Works. Kisses, Ann & Dennis Twitter: @GTFOplan Facebook:   / anndennis.snellikin.3   Instagram:   / gtfoplan   YouTube:    / gtfoplan   Email: [email protected]