From Thatcher's office to the tip to the auction house
A Lincoln family sold their home in North Hykeham and most of their possessions in pursuit of adventure — and are now enjoying life on a boat in France, with plans to circumnavigate the world.
Neither of them work as per the conditions of their visa, but Rachel and Lee are working towards “hopefully being able to monetise our YouTube channel eventually and we are looking at other ways of bringing in income to help sustain the sailing life”. Rachel and Lee sold their home in North Hykeham and most of their possessions before setting off on their adventure.
Rachel is home schooling her eldest son Bruce, who is also learning about safety in the water and the culture of being in France, saying he is “intrigued about everything to do with the sea”. “Since I was about seven-years-old I wanted to circumnavigate and it has taken me all this time to get to the point where I can financially push.
Among the biggest challenges is that “near enough every day you fix something you find something new,” said Lee. “It’s never ending but keeps you motivated and keeps you going.” They have added solar panels, a wind generator, and extra batteries. Among the biggest challenges is that “near enough every day you fix something you find something new,” said Lee.
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