Comment by kimburgess

Incredible long form piece. I've read parts of each of those stories before, but some stark comparisons of experience when presented side by side.

Sailing and extended time (more than a day trip) on small vessels is a life changing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity. If you can do it on someone else's boat, even better. I spent the last few years living aboard (mostly at dock), learning to sail, and training/crewing with a marine rescue org --- it completely reframed my views on simplicity, maintenance and planning, for all areas of life.