Sailing Tips, Stories & Inspiration for Life at Sea

Welcome aboard the Seabound Life Blog — where sailing knowledge meets adventure.
Here you’ll find practical how-to guides for beginner sailors, expert seamanship tips, and real-world advice for digital nomads living and working from their boats.

Whether you’re learning the basics of navigation, planning your first passage, or searching for hidden anchorages far from crowded marinas, our articles are written by professional sailors and travel writers who live this lifestyle every day.

Every post is crafted to give you actionable insights, free resources, and book recommendations that make your next voyage smoother, safer, and more inspiring.

Pre-Departure Checklist — Start Every Voyage Right

Don’t cast off unprepared. Download our free sailing pre-departure checklist to keep your crew safe. Inspired by Sailing Skills Bootcamp and The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to World Sailing.

Why World Sailing Changes Lives: A Journey Beyond Horizons

Sailing around the world isn’t just about chasing sunsets — it’s about transformation. From families and digital nomads to retirees and adventurers, ordinary people are casting off the docklines and discovering extraordinary freedom at sea. In this post, adapted from The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to World Sailing, you’ll learn why voyaging changes lives: it teaches resilience, restores wonder, and connects you to a global community of explorers.