How many of us would have the courage to quit our job, buy a sailboat that appeared to have seen its better days and embark on life at sea with zero experience. Our guests Beau and Brandy have done just that. Now six years later they wouldn’t have it any other way.
The year was 2016. They arrived in Florida with a vision and a lot of faith. Upon arrival they bought a 35-foot sailboat for $2,000. For the next 18 months they upgraded and repaired their new floating home. Much of the work performed by Beau and Brandy themselves. They learned by watching online videos, reading and consulting with whoever could provide the necessary assistance.
Once Saoirse was sea worthy it was time to learn how to sail. Their first solo journey to The Bahamas, fraught with a few dangers for newbies, let them both know “we got this.” They’ve been sailing the Caribbean paradise ever since. We caught up with the couple in St. Eustatius to discuss their lives at sea—a life they have no intention of giving up anytime soon. In fact, they have their sights set on the South Pacific.
Their Beau and Brandy Youtube Channel is one of the hottest on the platform with dozens of exciting videos chronicling their journey. Their website is sailingsaorise.com or Beauandbrandy.com.
Listen as they tell you about harrowing experiences at sea—including a rescue at sea 80 nautical miles from Grenada as their boat took on water from an arm lengthen crack. It’s the beauty, adventure and kindness of new found friends at all the ports they’ve visited that has them wanting more. This is one fantastic podcast that truly defines “Sailing Through Life.” If you don’ think they’re having fun look at this slide show.
