Couple Living on a Sailboat & Running a Small Business While Off the Grid + Catamaran Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2020
- Alejo and Andrea started exploring alternative lifestyles when they quit their jobs in Miami and started travelling in a travel trailer, but after falling in love with kite boarding, they realized that life on the water would be a better fit, and they moved onto a catamaran sailboat so they could chase the wind every day!
For work, they own a pet supply company called Mokai, which they are able to operate remotely, and they also have a TH-cam channel where they share videos about their daily lives.
You can follow Living Hakuna's sailing adventures here:
/ @livinghakuna
/ livinghakuna
/ livinghakuna
And you can find out more about their pet supply company, Mokai, here:
mokaipaws.com/
The couple travels with their two Akita dogs, Ozzy and Echo, who get to spend time running around the beach and swimming in the ocean every single day! They have a patch of artificial grass on the boat that they use if they have to go to the bathroom between trips to shore. Echo went blind shortly before moving onto the boat but she has adjusted really well and knows her way around the boat!
The catamaran has a large salon and galley, four cabins, and four heads (two on each side), and a large sitting area outside. They also have a laundry machine, air conditioning, and a dish washer, and loads of fridge, freezer, and food storage space so they can do large provisioning runs and spend more time in remote places.
A huge thank you to Andrea & Alejo for filming the footage for this video, and another huge thanks to YOU for watching :)
Happy Exploring!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Andrea & Alejo of Living Hakuna
/ @livinghakuna - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thanks for watching! You can follow Andrea and Alejo from Living Hakuna here:
th-cam.com/channels/rlbNFmD2FNK9srrkjTnIPA.html
instagram.com/livinghakuna/
www.patreon.com/livinghakuna
mokaipaws.com/
What a gorgeous couple! Beautiful dogs too!
Weapon and defend you never show us, just dont go or avoid unsafe water region. Pirate are too scary.
Why are they yelling?
Daniëlle: c'est le ton quit fait la chanson.
I’ve seldom heard a voice so sharp and displeasing. Would an aftermarket microphone perhaps help?
Where do the dogs use the bathroom?
The space on this boat is incredible!
Hey guys we are big fans of your channel! Yes, the boat is pretty big inside hopefully once this coronavirus passes it would be great to meet you guys in person. 🤙🏻
hi Elsa&Barron
Thanks for watching
Exactly I was thinking the samething!
Gotta love cats.
Thank you Andrea for yelling at me about your boat! It's beautiful ;)
hahah Sorry E-Mac! I was trying to keep the excitement under control but it seems like I totally failed at calculating how loud I would come out on the video
@@LivingHakuna you can tell it was being of excitement tho so it’s cute.
:))) So funny dude. @Living Hakuna No worries, great attitude!
4 bedroom is just insane, so in love with the boat, with the internet this boat is worth to live on forever, what a dream come true.
The boat interior is incredible it’s like a little cottage litterally. You guys are definitely adventurous. The insecure side of this kind of living is not for everyone for sure...not me at least. But thank you for the honest feedback about the pro and cons.
Hey Yushi! Thanks for watching and we're glad that you enjoyed the video. We can definitely agree that this lifestyle is not for everyone but it has some pretty adventurous moments. We hope to see you on our channel :)
Respect for taking the dogs off the boat twice a day, I live on the 5th floor with no balcony or yard so I also have to take my pup out multiple times a day so I know what that's like and appreciate people who give their dogs great lives even when it's a small pain in the tush. The boat is absolutely wonderful as well, very open and airy but the pups were definitely the highlight for me lol. So amazing at how well the blind pup adapted to the boat. Thanks for sharing :):)
Wow it's massive inside compared to how big the boat looks 👍🏴👍
It definitely is!! It's a little condo on the water, it's not extremely fast sailing but comfort was our priority. Glad you enjoyed the video and we hope to see you on our channel :)
Anyone else watch these videos fantasizing about getting away from this pandemic (and people)?
Yup...
hahah definitely a big plus of living on a boat right now.
Exactly
It's a tough life out here but I wouldn't trade it for anything! S.V. Voodoo
@@LivingHakuna I love living aboard. S.V. Voodoo
Next I want to see a couple living on an island in the middle of nowhere.
This channel did feature a couple who kinda built an island, a “floating house” as they call it 🤣 Here’s the link
th-cam.com/video/F-71kVK5HcA/w-d-xo.html
I can't wait for tittles like "couple living on Mars, off the grid", " tiny living on the moon "
You can do that!
On a well equipped boat with redundant systems and a handy man (or woman).
Yes, so solar, wind and even hydro power generation ... one or two water desalinators and protection in the anchorage - or you are out of the typhoon/hurricane zone.
@@princeedmunddukeofedinburg I think you mean "titles".
You can find that in Croatia, just choose an island. 😅
This is wholesome build
Wow!! Thank you guys so much for this incredible video, you're true experts at show casing someone else's journey. It really gave us goose bumps to watch our story from your point of view 💙
This seem really amazing but challenging too
If you explore life in this way
Only thing I say is to wish you all the best and enjoy life
It definitely is Sam! We're glad you enjoyed watching :)
What an amazing way to live! This is the dream right here!!!
Really gorgeous Cat.
Thank you for watching guys! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video
Living Hakuna 😁 very cool
You must be a real good couple. Living so long away from taking a walk to cool down or think. That is real love
hahah it happens! When we fight, we just have to jump in the water to cool down for a few minutes.
Awesome, I can't believe how much space is on that boat! You have everything!
Hi Sue, Yes its a house in the water 😁
I love how involved with the culture of maritime life she is. She dove right into it it seems
There's more than enough room for children here, I was surprised about the room. Must be an expensive boat though.
I admire you two beautiful souls' simplicity and cleanliness spiritually, verbally your art and everything else. Thank you, Sa'ed
What beautiful boat! You two seem to adapt well to
the high seas! My brother was in the process of buying such a boat as yours, but sadly passed away! You two remind me of him with your boat and your gusto! Happy sailing ⛵️!
We're sorry to hear about your brother Pat and are glad that you enjoyed the video. We hope to share more of this lifestyle with you on our channel :)
What a dream...
Whomever in this relationship convinced the other to dive into this lifestyle
You are lucky!
Thanks for sharing
Maybe it was a joint decision!
I have been following them pretty much from the beginning of their journey in the RV. It was an immediate joint decision because of their love for kiteboarding.
Hi Jeffrey, yes it was not easy to convince Andrea but showing her other youtube channels and the lifestyle on a boat I manage to get her onboard
Jeffrey, I would love to live like that, would you?
Wow they have so much space. The boat is beautiful. We wish them safe and happy sailing.❤
Thank you Cathy for your beautiful wishes :) We hope to share more with you on our channel ❤
What a fantastic way to live. Great job and wow! So clean. A washing machine on board, too. Amazing.
Hey Bev! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed watching, we hope to share more with you on our channel :)
It looks like you enjoy your life and chosen lifestyle. The time in and on the water looks utterly amazing.
Thank you for watching Brianna! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video 😊
Thats beautiful. I love seeing these interviews we’re people are living and not just exciting 👍🏼💯
Thanks Nyla! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and we hope to see you on our channel :)
wow nice catamaran
Thanks for watching Kevin!
Lots of space. Thank you for sharing.
That thing has even more room than I thought it would have compared to a single hull. That galley is enormous since it's above the hull; that frees up so much space for the 4(!) bedrooms in the two hulls. This vessel was amazing
Exactly. Their boat is lovely and I'm a huge fan of the Lagoons. If I ever got a boat for cruising, it would have to be a cat just for the extra space and increased stowage. I will say that new cats (including the Lagoons) have larger windows in the cabins so they feel brighter and more open.
@@benphillips1454 I grew up sailing on the great lakes in northern Michigan (lower peninsula) and would've loved anything this "grand". And it's totally livable.
@@jona.scholt4362 Indeed! It's larger than some apartments I've lived in!
Wonderful story, beautiful people, awesome life style. And of course Ozzy and Echo, beautiful sailing companions. Cheers from Portland, Or USA. USMC Veteran
Thank you so much for the love and positive energy :) We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed watching our video and we hope to share more with you on our channel.
@@LivingHakuna Your very welcome...
You guys are living the dream Congratulations well done . God Bless you both !
When I see the amount of maintenance couples like these perform, it proves that I can't do this.😅
@exploringalternatives you guys killed it at editing and showing @livinghakuna journey and lifestyle with such honesty... with the good of being able to kite in clear blue waters and spend time working from home with the bears to also the “not so fun” of having to constantly repair things on board as well as the lifestyle adjustments (weather, grocery, etc.). THANK YOU GUYS! Because as I personally know and admire Alejo and Andrea, I know all the dedication, tough decisions, risk-taking, financial planning, and so much more that this lifestyle has required of them and how much they have worked to create this awesome lifestyle they now enjoy. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to inspire others through their story and their genuine enthusiasm for showing others that chasing dream (as well as wind) is totally possible! As a loyal viewer of your channel and a true friend of living Hakuna, 😊 LOVED THE VIDEO!
Thanks for the love and support sister! ❤
It's incredible but absolutely amazing how people able to do these thing all by themselves!!! what a living, what a life, what a adventure~
Dog life can be AMAZING but difficult on land. I LOVE the commitment to the furry crew members to take them with and NOT re-home! AWESOME!!
Thank you Bert! and definitely, we believe that having dogs is like having kids... It's a life-long commitment. We hope to see you on our channel :)
Wow what a fab life
So awesome 👏🏻
I hope you're still enjoying your adventure because it looks like a blast. Good Adventure!
Amazing, there's plenty of room on board: guest room, kite room, dinner room, sleep room, storage room, play room.
I very envious of you guys and your lifestyle. Nothing beats what you have. Enjoy it for as much as you can. Haaaaaaapy Sailing!
Great for them. And great for that guy, she is absolutely amazing.
What an amazing lifestyle!! It’s definitely not for everyone cause there does seem to be some real challenges but if you can handle them the sailing life seems pretty incredible!
You're 100% right Alex! We're glad you enjoyed watching :)
This lifestyle does not allow to have kids. Without kids what are you going to do when old?
@@SunnyFly100 on the contrary. There are several FULL TIME cruisers (sailors) with children ranging from newborn/infant (those who already lived this live and had a child in the process to teenagers. Sailing Zatara is just one example...
I'm so happy I ran across this video. Been wanting to live alternatively and this gave me a fresh perspective, both good and not so comfortable 😄🤗🤗
Hey! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed watching the video and that it have you a little push with fresh perspective :) We hope to see you on our channel :D
Wow, just wow ! Love what you do, would love to do that myself! Thank you for sharing your Live with us! Love, all the Way from Switzerland !
Love Andrea and Alejo! Amazing video showing their lifestyle!
Thanks for the love and support guys! ❤
With Starlink wifi everywhere, this will become more common I think, great inspiring video.⛵
Thanks!! We're glad you enjoyed the video :) We've never heard of Starlink Wifi but we'll definitely look it up. We've been using MyIslandWifi and it's been great! It works in the U.S, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. We hope to see you in our channel :)
@@LivingHakuna Starlink is Elon Musk's upcoming global satellite internet that is meant for people living off grid who don't have traditional internet access. The first beta testing has started in North america.
@@LivingHakuna Starlink is the new internet by SpaceX, it's not available yet, but would be out soon, at least for Americas.
ITS
NOT
WI
FI
@@LivingHakuna he is talking about one more new satellite internet operator with thousands low-orbit satellites. One stupid journalist called that "wifi" and now millions people who have no idea what is satellite wire are calling that "starlink wifi"
Wow! The boat is stunning from stem to stern. It’s beautiful outside and the space inside is amazing! The dogs? ♥️
Happy sailing guys!
A lovely home and lifestyle. Awesome.
Hi John, we are glad you liked our home on the water and certainly is a great lifestyle. Thanks for watching
Congrats Living Hakuna Sailors!
Awesome guys I love it all the best I am a huge fan of catamarans my favorite Sailing Boat👌🏾👍🏾🙏🏾
We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video Rodell :) Thanks for watching and we hope to see you on our channel
Oh wow god bless you guys!
Congratulations on your home and your attitude, it’s very refreshing. The reason you spend so much time and money on the upkeep of your boat is that it’s a very complicated and technical vessel. My personal choice has been to go very low tec. and simple. Any complicated systems I have are totally separate and portable (sat. Phone, navigation (iPad) water maker etc.) this allows me to keep my vessel very simple and uncluttered, this results in very little time or money being required for upkeep and more time for doing what the vessel and I love most, sailing to remote places. Thank you for sharing your story and enthusiasm, it’s very infectious.
Oh my gosh! What an amazing life...
Thank you for watching Carole! We hope to share more of this lifestyle with you on our channel :)
fantastic, enjoy!
They won the game of life.
Greetings from the uk. Wow, fantastic vid, throughly enjoyed that and have subscribed. Now going to view your previous instalments. Have fun
Thanks!!! And we're glad you enjoyed watching :) We look forward to connecting with you on our channel
Wow! perfect living
Another amazing video and beautiful life choice. Thank you for sharing this and super awesome life, Living Hakuna!
Thanks for watching and we're really glad that you enjoyed the video! Hope to see you on our channel :)
Great video! Truly off the grid :)
Thanks! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video :)
Very beautiful 👍😃
Great to see these two on here. I would love to see more people in interesting living conditions.
Thanks for watching and we're glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Great setup and video. Amazing lifestyle. What is the make and model of the air conditioner - surprised to learn about the low power consumption. Best...
This dude has internet in the middle of the ocean and I can't even get internet in my room.
The blind dog on the boat is the biggest lux they have and proof of how much well they live
This is amazing!!!!!!!😊 I am so jealous! Best life ever
I love ur guys boat and life on the boat with cute baby doggies👍
so much space love that.
Really liked the video. I hope you can keep living the dream as long as possible 👍
I just love your life style
That is the coolest spinnaker I've seen.
You have two beautiful precious puffball kids and a awesome boat and all you are living a awesome awesome life ' So far away from the everyday toxicity ...STAY SAFE
Thanks!! We're really glad that you enjoyed watching and we hope to share more with you on our channel :)
Oh my gosh I want this.
Love this lifestyle!
Beautiful Pups!!
Thanks, Bonzer Wolf that means a lot to us!
Living the dream (even tho it might not feel like it every single day)...
Love these guys!!!!
Thank you David!! We really appreciate you watching and hope to share more with you on our channel :)
All I can say is... WOW! :)
Great boat with a nice layout.
Ahh I miss summer the sea looks beautiful...blueee
love the genoa
This is sooo amazing, oh youguyss… i’m envyyyyesss
Thanks
Excelente video
THE VIDEO START 2:15 WOW ITS SOOO CLEAN AND LOOK LIKE A BEACH HOUSE INSIDE
We're glad you enjoyed watching, thanks! :)
This was a beautiful video.
This is just too cool
omg I want one! ... soon very soon
Amazing life I wish I can be like both of u there.. good luck n have a safe journey.👍 Love from Indonesia
Love your videos. Best wishes from Fiji.
Awesome yacht. Love the spinnaker
We're really glad you enjoyed watching Kevin! We hope to share more of this lifestyle with you on our channel :)
I love this boat. It has everything that i want and need. The only thing you have to watch out in addition to the maintenance is obviously the weather, are the pirates. They are all over the Carrbbean. But this is one amazing boat that looks like it is self sufficient.
Hey Angellos! Thanks for watching and we're glad that you enjoyed the video. We have not experienced pirates but they are also not as common as you think, there are certain areas you just have to avoid. We hope to share more about this lifestyle with you on our channel :)
after watching this, I will never be the same again..
Nice.
Very nice boat.
You should do one on Sailing Sunday ! Young Australian and Canadian. They also help stray animals in the countries they visit by sailboat.
Même genre de bateau que le Nautitech 47 en plus moderne..! superbe travail... bravo !!
A dishwasher... lol! AWE!
Living the dream! I hope to soon be able to join this lifestyle myself. Great video keep at it!
Hi Kliment, is you ever need to advise or help please don't hesitate to contact us.
Talk about all the comforts of home. This boat is bigger than my house. It appears to have about 20 rooms!
105 degrees today here in AZ, just dreaming.... looking at all the equity in my house and trying to convince my wife we need to just take the plunge and do this.
Awesome 👌🎶
I LIVE ON A BOAT AS WELL. MINE IS A LOT BIGGER BUT WE ALSO HAVE 4 PEOPLE IN OUR FAMILY!
When wind is life