Why I Started Yachting

A year ago, I made a life changing decision; I traded my comfortable, stable desk job for an unpredictable, adventurous life at sea as a yachtie. I can honestly say, I haven’t looked back once.

In hindsight, it’s clear to me that I’ve always been a buoy in a world designed for anchors. Anchors are steady and grounded, they succeed on stability, predictability, and remaining grounded in one spot for a long time. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s just not who I am.

Trying to fit into a world built for anchors left me feeling out of place, and the idea of a 9-to-5 desk job never resonated with me. I craved freedom, adventure, and the thrill of the open water. And after just one year of attempting to live the “traditional” post-college life, I realized I couldn’t bear the thought of spending my 20s tied down to a desk. Not yet at least.

I craved the life of a buoy... to float, to explore, and to see where the ocean could take me.

Despite my parents’ initial concerns and their hopes that I’d put my college degree to “proper use,” I still decided to cut the line grounding me to the bottom and set off on my own path.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s that in life, you don’t have to be an anchor if you’re meant to be a buoy. Follow your heart and do what makes YOU happy. Your happiness should be your first priority, as long as you’re living as a good person in the process. Why spend your limited and precious time on this planet anchored to something that doesn’t fulfill you? Life is short, and it’s meant to be lived fully.

So if you’re feeling stuck, unsatisfied, or out of place, remember this: not everyone is meant to be an anchor. Some of us are born to be buoys, to float in freedom, and to explore uncharted waters. It’s never too late to set yourself free and let the tide carry you to the life you’ve always dreamed of.