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LIFESTYLE

Love and Unconventional Living: The Ultimate Parallel

Living unconventionally, like love, isn't a destination but a continuous creative act that demands everything while promising nothing except the chance to become more fully alive.

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Finding Connection Beyond Language

An evening of broken Spanish, 20 peso street tacos, and deeper-than-expected conversations in a small Mexican village challenges assumptions about language barriers and human connection.

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Kambo vs Sea Lice: Ancient Frog Medicine to the Rescue

A chance encounter with invisible baby jellyfish leads to an unexpected lesson in traditional healing and the wisdom of stepping outside conventional solutions.

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What is wind?

Wind, nature's most enigmatic force, teaches us about transformation and change.

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Why the Journey to Simplification Is the First Step to Freedom

True freedom emerges when we embrace simplification as a conscious choice, discovering that our limitations can become our greatest guides.

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How My Grandfather's Sailing Legacy Finally Found Me

Life has a way of hiding our inheritances in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to reveal them.

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"This is important training for even more intense times to come."

What role can sailors play in creating ripples of unity and resilience in an uncertain world?

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Sailing Couples: You NEED a 3rd Pole

This simple yet profound tool can transform your partnership and help you with everything from buying a boat to choosing your next destination.

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The Maddening Experience of Almost-a-Liveaboard

The in-between phase is emotionally... complex.

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Create Sacred Space Wherever You Are

Even the most temporary spaces can become havens with small rituals and mindful presence no matter where you are.

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21 examples of Sailor Slang we Use in Everyday Conversation

Many common expressions in English owe their origins to nautical slang, reflecting the enduring influence of sailors and their vibrant, efficient language on how we communicate today.

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The Philosophy of Choosing Your Next Sailing Destination

Where to go next is a philosophical journey that asks us to reconcile our thirst for the unknown.

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The Psychology of Couples Docking

Docking isn’t just a test of skill. It’s a crash course in communication, trust, and navigating pressure as a team.

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Be More Pirate

The book "Be More Pirate" invites all of us to embrace a rebellious, values-driven, and purposeful approach to life.

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What’s Splurge-Worthy When Living Aboard

A big part of living on a boat is about finding the balance between budgeting wisely and knowing when to splurge.

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The 50 Best Ranked Sailing Movies of All Time

We’ve compiled the 50 best sailing (and sailing-adjacent) movies of all time, ranked based on their critical acclaim and audience reception.

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How to Get Your Partner Onboard... Literally

Learn how to navigate your partner’s fears about liveaboard life with empathy, practical solutions, and a collaborative vision.

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Exploring Seasickness and Genetics

The same genes that may cause your seasickness may also shape traits like creativity, empathy, and attention to detail.

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Foreign Fashion: A Reflection of Culture and Inner Work

What we wear carries deeper meaning, shaped by culture, identity, and the inner work we’ve done (or avoided).

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How to Tell a Great Tall Tale

Storytelling has always been at the heart of maritime culture, connecting sailors across generations with tales of adventure, humor, and transformation.

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Create your Voyage Manifesto

A Voyage Manifesto is your personal guide to the liveaboard lifestyle, combining your "why," core values, and vision into a declaration of purpose.

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Pilgrimage vs. Tourism: Finding Meaning in New Places

What separates a tourist from a pilgrim isn’t the destination but the intention they bring.

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25 Sailing Superstitions Around the World

Sailor superstitions reflect centuries of maritime traditions, blending respect for the sea with beliefs in luck and "just-in-case" protection.

The Helm is your trusted guide to the liveaboard lifestyle, offering inspiration, insights, and advice for those who dare to live this unconventional life on the water.