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Tracy Shelton's Life on the Water: A Journey of Adventure and Resilience
Tracy Shelton and her husband Marion transitioned from a conventional land-based lifestyle to living full-time on a boat, cruising along the eastern U.S. coast from Key West to Annapolis. Over 15 months, they encountered severe storms, mechanical challenges, and personal struggles while embracing the beauty of marine life, historic cities, and boating communities. Tracy shares her detailed experiences, including provisioning while at sea, overcoming medical challenges, and the profound impact of seeing ocean pollution, which led her to open an eco-friendly salon in Venice, Florida. Get an inside look at the highs and lows of life on the water, the unique friendships formed, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Shrimp Perloo recipe (low country shrimp and rice) https://urls.grow.me/QbYEwPXMb
Tracy's organic salon, il Salone Verde: https://www.ilsaloneverde.com/
il Salone Verde Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558150959074
00:00 Leaving the Conventional Life Behind
00:53 Challenges and Joys of Boat Life
01:10 Adapting to Boat Life
01:31 A Generous Encounter and Eco-Friendly Inspiration
02:00 Introduction to Tracy Shelton
02:46 The Decision to Live on a Boat
03:26 Learning to Sail and First Adventures
13:27 Surviving a Storm in Dry Tortugas
20:03 Exploring the East Coast
29:11 Navigating the Dismal Swamp
39:33 Majestic Pelicans and Capturing Memories
40:26 Exploring Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay
41:32 Meeting Buck in Georgetown, South Carolina
48:22 Provisioning and Life on the Boat
53:18 Night Sailing Adventures
57:34 Engine Troubles and Safety Measures
01:00:40 Returning to Key West and Coconut Row
01:02:34 Reflections on Living Aboard and Environmental Impact
01:04:21 Transitioning to Life on Land and New Beginnings
01:06:15 Favorite Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
01:14:09 Community Connections and Networking
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