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This is exactly what I'm planning to do, but instead of a van, use a sailing 'yacht' big enough to live on. As soon as I have enough funding to get the gear, I

This is exactly what I'm planning to do, but instead of a van, use a sailing 'yacht' big enough to live on. As soon as I have enough funding to get the gear, I'm off!

danielbarla 9y ago
Interesting idea. Does sailing a boat typically allow for one to be immersed in coding for longer periods at a time (a few hours)? Or would you just park it while you work?
- zenandpeace 9y ago
  Modern yachts basically sail themselves on an autopilot. If weather is not rough you can do whatever you want, as long as you still keep looking around from time to time
  - codesnik 9y ago
    staring at the screen while not in the calmest water isn't the nicest experience.
    - clort 9y ago
      When you are on a boat for a while, you become accustomed to the motion. Certainly looking at a screen would not bother me at sea. (there are exceptions - some people never do and they should perhaps stay on shore)
- Freeboots 9y ago
  I suspect you would get the most done while in port. Like, this guy isn't working while he drives. Would pretty amazing way to see the caribean or med!
  - danielbarla 9y ago
    That makes sense - though with a boat, it might be reasonable to work while sailing, making it even more attractive. But I doubt that would be particularly realistic, w.r.t. internet connectivity, being able to pay attention to hazards, etc.
icebraining 9y ago
Steven Roberts is a good inspiration for that; after computing across America on his amazing bicycles during the 80s, he has moved onto boats: https://microship.com/ https://microship.com/
- jlebrech 9y ago
  after not renting a house for a decade he could afford a boat? cool
  - icebraining 9y ago
    He's on his third boat. The first was the Microship trimaran, designed by him (using off-the-shelf parts) and could run on wind, sun or even pedal power.
    - jlebrech 9y ago
      now, i want to make my own.
rmu09 9y ago
Have a look at http://www.fortgeblasen.at/english.htm http://www.fortgeblasen.at/english.htm, this couple did just that.
- we_re_new 9y ago
  The restoration work they did was amazing http://www.fortgeblasen.at/material/Englisch/pdf_english/restoration.pdf http://www.fortgeblasen.at/material/Englisch/pdf_english/res...
poorman 9y ago
I bought a 33' sailboat and lived on it for two years in Wilmington, NC while we were starting NextGlass (now Untappd). It was by far one of the best experiences of my life. The soothing rocking motion, loose halyard clanking, and salty ocean air at night certainly helped get me through the 60-70 hour weeks. P.S. A little hack for anyone who might try this, put your wifi router and modem in your dock box. That way you can shove off any time without having to unscrew the coax cable.

This is exactly what I'm planning to do, but instead of a van, use a sailing 'yacht' big enough to live on. As soon as I have enough funding to get the gear, I'm off!

danielbarla 9y ago

Interesting idea. Does sailing a boat typically allow for one to be immersed in coding for longer periods at a time (a few hours)? Or would you just park it while you work?

zenandpeace 9y ago
Modern yachts basically sail themselves on an autopilot. If weather is not rough you can do whatever you want, as long as you still keep looking around from time to time
- codesnik 9y ago
  staring at the screen while not in the calmest water isn't the nicest experience.
  - clort 9y ago
    When you are on a boat for a while, you become accustomed to the motion. Certainly looking at a screen would not bother me at sea. (there are exceptions - some people never do and they should perhaps stay on shore)
Freeboots 9y ago
I suspect you would get the most done while in port. Like, this guy isn't working while he drives. Would pretty amazing way to see the caribean or med!
- danielbarla 9y ago
  That makes sense - though with a boat, it might be reasonable to work while sailing, making it even more attractive. But I doubt that would be particularly realistic, w.r.t. internet connectivity, being able to pay attention to hazards, etc.

icebraining 9y ago

Steven Roberts is a good inspiration for that; after computing across America on his amazing bicycles during the 80s, he has moved onto boats: https://microship.com/ https://microship.com/

jlebrech 9y ago
after not renting a house for a decade he could afford a boat? cool
- icebraining 9y ago
  He's on his third boat. The first was the Microship trimaran, designed by him (using off-the-shelf parts) and could run on wind, sun or even pedal power.
  - jlebrech 9y ago
    now, i want to make my own.

rmu09 9y ago

Have a look at http://www.fortgeblasen.at/english.htm http://www.fortgeblasen.at/english.htm, this couple did just that.

we_re_new 9y ago
The restoration work they did was amazing http://www.fortgeblasen.at/material/Englisch/pdf_english/restoration.pdf http://www.fortgeblasen.at/material/Englisch/pdf_english/res...

poorman 9y ago

I bought a 33' sailboat and lived on it for two years in Wilmington, NC while we were starting NextGlass (now Untappd). It was by far one of the best experiences of my life. The soothing rocking motion, loose halyard clanking, and salty ocean air at night certainly helped get me through the 60-70 hour weeks. P.S. A little hack for anyone who might try this, put your wifi router and modem in your dock box. That way you can shove off any time without having to unscrew the coax cable.