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Emma Hayward is a 30-year-old sailor who splits her time between an Antarctic research vessel, Rhode Island, and living on a boat that she fixed up. (@emmastoryhayward)
Growing up on Cape Cod with parents who worked on boats, Emma never wanted an office job or predictable life—which is why she keeps building a life at sea, even as her friends settle down and start families.
Emma describes her journey from a “schooner bum” to a dirtbag rich captain and boat owner who works 3-4 months/year to cover her costs and accumulate savings. Crucial to this journey was securing a position on a 300-foot Antarctic research vessel, where she launches scientific gear as part of climate-related projects. ...
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alternative lifestyleunconventional careeroutdoor lifestylepassion-driven workadventurous lifeinternational travelgap year