Have you ever had a crazy dream that you just couldn’t shake off? The kind of dream that consumes your thoughts and pushes you to take risks you never imagined? Well, that’s exactly what happened to us, and today we’re about to take you on a tour of our most daring and ambitious adventure yet. Hold on tight as we unveil the incredible story behind our totally wrecked and salvaged 49′ Beneteau sailboat.
But before we dive into the wreckage, let’s rewind the clock about five years. Back then, we were just two young lovebirds, completely oblivious to the world of sailing. It all started when we stumbled upon a tiny YouTube channel run by an Australian couple. Their videos ignited a flame in us, and suddenly, sailing became our obsession.
Now, here’s the twist – we didn’t exactly grow up surrounded by the ocean. In fact, our childhoods were spent far away from the salty waters. Yet, against all odds, we made a pact to sail the world. It sounds crazy, right? But trust me, our journey only gets crazier from here.
You see, I always dreamt of becoming an artist, while Brett, well, he wanted to be a pilot. Fast forward to today, and he’s soaring through the skies while I’ve just completed my degree in fine arts. Our connection is built on embracing the craziest ideas and pushing each other to say "let’s go for it."
To make our dream a reality, we started by buying a school bus (yes, you read that right). With no cash to spare, it became our humble abode as we saved every penny for our future boat. Once we could afford it, we eagerly embraced our first sailboat, learning the ropes and gaining invaluable experience.
And then, everything aligned perfectly. I got accepted into an art academy in Europe, and we sold everything we owned, including the boat and the bus. The plan was to find a cheap ex-charter boat, fix it up during my time in grad school, and then embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Little did we know that 2020 had a different plan in store for us.
Our plan to travel to Europe suddenly turned into staying put, and that’s when fate decided to show its hand. In the midst of uncertainty, a project boat like no other appeared before our eyes – a shipwreck begging to be rescued. Three days later, we won the auction and hit the road, driving thousands of miles to witness our new home for the first time.
So, here we are, standing on the brink of pure excitement and a touch of nervousness. Our hearts race as we uncover the hidden treasures and secrets within our wrecked sailboat. The journey to this moment has been wild and unpredictable, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Join us on this extraordinary tour as we explore the untamed beauty of our 49′ Beneteau sailboat, salvaged against all odds. Welcome to Expedition Evans 2, where dreams and wreckages collide in the most incredible way imaginable. Get ready to set sail on the adventure of a lifetime.
– The Background Story: How We Fell in Love with Sailing
About five years ago, when we were just starting our relationship, we stumbled upon a certain Australian couple’s YouTube channel. At that time, they had a small following, but we instantly became captivated by their sailing adventures. It was quite extraordinary considering we didn’t have much exposure to the ocean growing up. But despite that, we made a crazy decision together – we were going to sail the world.
You see, when we were kids, Brett dreamt of becoming a pilot, while I aspired to be an artist. And now, here we are, Brett working as a pilot and me having recently completed a degree in fine arts. We are the kind of couple that embraces our wild ideas with enthusiasm. And so, we decided to take it up a notch and embark on an even bolder adventure – sailing the world. But of course, being on a tight budget, we couldn’t afford a fancy sprinter van, so we settled for a school bus. It may have been scorching hot during that 110-degree summer, but converting the bus into a cozy home was the most fun we’ve ever had.
We took our newfound tiny home with us and moved to Hawaii, where we acquainted ourselves with the ocean. While Brett worked as a flight instructor and later as an airline pilot, I dedicated my weekends to photography while securing a full scholarship at an art academy in Europe. We saved every penny we could to eventually buy our first sailboat. Things were going according to plan until 2020 threw a curveball at us. Our plan to sail off to the Mediterranean and find a cheap ex-charter boat took a detour when a dream project boat unexpectedly appeared at an auction. Our "let’s move to Europe" turned into "let’s buy a shipwreck." Brett, being in close proximity to the boat, went to see it, flew back home, and three days later, we won the auction. And now, here we are, about to lay eyes on our new home for the very first time – our beautiful boat.
– Our Crazy Dream: Sailing the World and Buying a School Bus
About five years ago, we stumbled upon a small YouTube channel of an Australian couple who were living our wildest dream of sailing the world. Little did we know that their videos would ignite a passion within us that would shape our future. Despite growing up far from the ocean, we were determined to make this dream a reality. Brett, who had always dreamt of becoming a pilot, now works as one, while I pursued my passion for art through a fine arts degree in painting. Together, we believed in taking risks and embracing crazy ideas, which led us to embark on this incredible journey.
To make our dream even more adventurous, we decided to buy a school bus as our living space while we saved money for our boat. The scorching summer heat during the bus build didn’t dampen our spirits; in fact, it became the most fun we had ever had. We took our tiny home with us and moved to Hawaii to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the ocean. Brett worked tirelessly as a flight instructor and then as an airline pilot, while I secured a full scholarship for art school and worked as a photographer on weekends.
Eventually, we were able to purchase our first sailboat, fueling our love for sailing even more. Our plan was to save money, I would attend an art academy in Europe, and we would find a cheap ex-charter boat that needed some work. We sold everything we owned, including the boat and the bus, to make this dream a reality. However, 2020 had other plans for us. Our plan to leave the country to see our family turned into us staying put and adapting to the challenges of the year. But amidst the chaos, an unexpected opportunity arose – our dream project boat appeared on an auction website. Our initial plan of moving to Europe turned into an exciting adventure of buying a shipwreck and him and drove nearly 3,000 miles in just three days, sleeping in the back of our van. And now, finally, the moment has arrived where I’m about to see our new home for the very first time. And there it is, our boat, bigger than we could have imagined, ready to take us on the journey of a lifetime.
– From Dreams to Reality: Challenges and Triumphs of the Boat Acquisition Journey
Let me take you on a journey – a journey that started five years ago when Brett and I were just young and in love. We stumbled upon a small YouTube channel featuring an Australian couple sailing the world, and something inside us sparked. Despite growing up far from the vast open ocean, we decided right then and there that we would embark on our own sailing adventure.
But first, we needed to save money. So, we bought a school bus, a little haven in the scorching summer heat. With our tiny home on wheels, we moved to Hawaii and began immersing ourselves in the ocean. Brett worked tirelessly as a flight instructor and later as an airline pilot, while I secured a full scholarship and pursued my passion for photography on weekends. The money we saved allowed us to buy our first sailboat and learn the ropes of sailing.
- Five years ago, we fell in love with the idea of sailing the world.
- We bought a school bus to save money and experience a nomadic lifestyle.
- We worked hard and saved enough to buy our first sailboat.
Our dreams were put on hold in 2020 when unforeseen challenges arose. However, amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of a project boat – a true diamond in the rough. With Brett’s close proximity to the boat, he went to see it, flew back home, and just three days later, we won the auction. Packed up in our trusty van, we drove thousands of miles to finally lay eyes on our new home.
And there it was, our boat, bigger and more magnificent than we could have ever imagined. The excitement and nervousness overwhelmed us as we stepped inside for the first time. This was the culmination of our dreams, the triumph of our boat acquisition journey.
- Amidst the challenges of 2020, a project boat appeared.
- We won the auction and embarked on a epic cross-country journey to see it.
- Standing inside our new home, we could hardly contain our excitement.
– First Impressions: Our New Home, a Tour of the Salvaged 49′ Beneteau Sailboat
After years of dreaming and planning, our journey has led us to our newest adventure: a salvaged 49′ Beneteau Sailboat. The anticipation is palpable as we prepare to lay eyes on our new home for the first time. Rewind back to when we first fell in love with sailing, though it seemed like an impossible dream. We were just young and carefree, watching videos of an Australian couple sailing the world on their teeny tiny YouTube channel. Little did we know that this would ignite a deep passion within us. Growing up in a place devoid of oceans, it seemed far-fetched, but we were determined to make it happen.
In true adventurous fashion, we decided to embark on this journey together. Our mantra as a couple has always been “let’s go for it,” and now, it was time to set sail and explore the world. To finance our dreams, we bought a school bus, transforming it into a cozy living space. Despite the scorching summer heat, the bus build became the most memorable experience we had shared. We then moved to Hawaii, where Brett worked tirelessly as a flight instructor and eventually as an airline pilot, while I pursued my dreams in fine arts photography. We bought our first sailboat and honed our sailing skills, knowing that our plan was still in motion.
However, as 2020 unfolded, our plans took an unexpected detour. Our intention to go to the Mediterranean, find a budget-friendly ex-charter boat, and make it seaworthy during my time in grad school was thwarted. Instead, the unforeseen circumstances of the year led us to a serendipitous discovery: a project boat on an auction website. Our dreams transformed from moving to Europe to buying a shipwreck. With Brett’s proximity to the boat, he quickly viewed it, and three days later, we emerged as the victorious bidders. Packed up and driven thousands of miles, we arrived at our new home, eager to finally lay eyes on it. As I step onto the deck and take it all in, I can’t help but think how big and full of potential our boat is. It’s here that our next chapter truly begins. In conclusion, our journey to owning a totaled and salvaged 49′ Beneteau sailboat has been nothing short of a wild adventure. From the moment we stumbled upon an Australian couple’s YouTube channel and fell in love with sailing, we knew we had to chase this dream, even though we had little ocean experience growing up.
But that’s just who we are – two individuals who embrace crazy ideas and turn them into reality. Brett, who once dreamt of becoming a pilot, now soars through the skies, while I pursued my passion for art and recently completed my fine arts degree in painting. And now, as a couple, we’ve taken our “let’s go for it” mantra to the next level by embarking on a journey to sail the world.
To kickstart this adventure, we purchased a school bus – a humble living space while we saved up for our dream boat. Despite the sweltering summer heat and numerous challenges, converting the bus into a tiny home was the most enjoyable experience we’ve had. We relocated to Hawaii, where Brett worked relentlessly as a flight instructor and then as an airline pilot, and I established myself as a photographer while securing a scholarship at an esteemed art academy.
Eventually, we purchased our first sailboat and honed our sailing skills. We sold everything we owned, including the boat and the bus, with the intention to find a cheap ex-charter boat in the Mediterranean and refurbish it during my two years of grad school. It was a plan that seemed destined to make our wildest dreams come true.
However, fate had other ideas, and the year 2020 forced us to change course. Our planned visit to see family abroad turned into staying with my mom and getting involved in mask-making. But amidst the chaos, an unexpected opportunity presented itself – our dream project boat appeared on an auction website. What was initially a plan to move to Europe became a decision to buy a shipwreck.
Brett, being close to the boat, inspected it and within three days, we won the auction. Packed with excitement and a sense of adventure, we embarked on an epic road trip, driving thousands of miles, sleeping in the back of our van, all in anticipation of finally laying eyes on our new home – our beloved sailboat.
And now, as I stand here, about to witness our boat for the first time, I am filled with a mix of nerves and anticipation. This boat, this wreck, holds the promise of incredible adventures and endless possibilities. It may be a challenge, but it represents the culmination of our craziest dreams.
So here’s to the next chapter of our lives, as we embark on this grand sailing expedition. We can’t wait to share our highs and lows, our triumphs and challenges, as we navigate the uncharted waters and sail towards the incandescent moon of our wildest dreams. Join us on this journey, and let’s explore the world together.
