17. Holding on to liveaboard life even when everything changed

Growing up on the water gave Kayleen VanderRee an early connection to sailing but choosing it as a long-term way of life required intention, adaptation, and resilience.

In this episode, Kayleen shares how she moved from boat to boat with purpose, eventually choosing a Tartan 42 that could support both her cruising ambitions and a very different reality than she had originally planned for. After a major life-changing event, she and her partner, Tyler, had to rethink what life aboard would look like and how to make it work.

We also talk about changing careers to support a travelling lifestyle, making liveaboard life sustainable in the long term, and the practical considerations that come with committing to life at sea. This is an honest, thoughtful conversation full of perspective and useful insight for anyone considering the liveaboard path — especially when life doesn’t unfold as expected.

How to follow Kayleen & Tyler ⬇️ 

🎥 All About Spray on Youtube

📸 From Snow to Sail on Instagram (Kayleen's account)

📸 All About Spray on Instagram

📸 Tyler Turner on Instagram

Resources mentioned in this episode ⬇️

Nigel Calder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems

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