I went to the largest maritime gathering in US history, featuring ships from 20 countries, for America's 250th birthday. Here's what I saw.

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A split image showing tall ships and a selfie of Talia Lakritz on a ship.
The largest maritime gathering in US history featured ships from 20 countries.

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I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

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Jeremy Brand Yuan sitting on his boat holding a laptop. The name of the boat,
Jeremy Brand Yuan bought his boat for $22,500 euros in December 2023.

Courtesy of Jeremy Brand Yuan

I quit my corporate job and spent 18 months living on a sailboat. My mindset's completely shifted now that I'm back on land.

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The writer and her partner in front of their sailboat.
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Laura Keys

I'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

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Jimmy Spithill, the CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
Jimmy Spithill.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Spithill, the 45-year-old CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

A family of 4 learned to sail and now call a 35-foot boat home as they travel the world with their dog

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Piccalilli family in front of landmark with dog
The Sailing Pickle Family has spent years exploring the world by boat.

Nicky Piccalilli

'The narrowboat life': 3 women in the UK share what it's like to ditch land and live on the British canals

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Elizabeth Earle, Katherine Clover, and Laura Woodley
Elizabeth Earle, Katherine Clover, and Laura Woodley all live on narrowboats in the UK.

courtesy of Elizabeth Earle, Katherine Clover, and Laura Woodley

I sold everything I own to live on a boat with my wife. It's harder than we imagined — but we love it because it made us stronger.

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Iain and Brioni Cameron on their boat.
Iain and Brioni Cameron say they'll continue living on their boat until a more exciting adventure comes along.

Courtesy of Iain Cameron

I throw parties at sea for a living. Here's what it's like sailing the world as a cruise director for Royal Caribbean.

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a woman on cruise ship
Bonnie Bai.

Royal Caribbean

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