The COVID-19 pandemic threw our regular lives out of gear and caused us to stay indoors. However, many people around the world used this time to hone their skills and work towards their unfulfilled dreams. The most prominent example of setting dreams on the sail is this Hungarian family who sailed the world during this time in their 50ft boat.
The Family Of Four Set Sail On 50-Ft Boat
The pandemic became a legit excuse for the Hungarian family to do something they wanted to do for a while. The family of four utilised the summertime cruising across the globe on their 50-ft boat referred to as ‘Teatime’. Also read about this Canadian Man Who Becomes The Safest Man By Sailing Around the World Alone On A 265-day Voyage.
They Have Already Sailed Through Italy & Spain
They left a Croatian port in June 2020, and have sailed around Italy and Spain. During their voyage, they stopped for a while on Cape Verde before crossing the Atlantic. The family spent their Christmas on Martinique and are currently in Marigot, on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, waiting to sail towards the Panama canal. Party While Sailing Around The Palm In This Mega Yacht.
Sailing Has Its Challenges
The family’s time on the sea has not been without any challenge. According to reports, they faced a six-hour storm during the Atlantic crossing, and their satellite phone also broke on the way. Since the travel rules change in each country every day, the family takes a COVID-19 test wherever required.
Cooking While Sailing
And what about food, you wonder? They fill the boat with enough food for a month and cooked on the boat itself. Sometimes they also catch their own tuna or mahi during their sail.
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The family says that their trip could last for 5 to 6 years. It’s worth noting that all of this comes with a certain level of privilege some of us might enjoy.