SeaPeople LIVE #2 - Catalpa. A decade of raising kids in remote places.
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Jun 9, 2025
Surfboards, Schoolbooks & Saltwater: We're LIVE with the DIY Family Behind Sailing Catalpa
They bought a beat-up ferro-cement sailboat and made it their full-time home. Now, after 15,000 miles of waves, storms, and surf sessions, Sailing Catalpa is coming to SeaPeople Live to share how they actually made it work.
Ask your questions, join us live. June 11th, 1300 EST.
Don't just talk doing it. Do it.
When most people say they want to “sail away someday,” Lee and Sara actually did it. With two young kids, a $15,000 ferro-cement boat, and zero safety net, they launched into the unknown—and kept going.
10 years, numerous countries, countless waves, and one global pandemic later, Sailing Catalpa is still out there: surfing remote reefs, schooling their kids on board, making all their repairs by hand, and cooking fresh meals in some of the most beautiful places on earth.
🎥 Watch Live on Zoom, Wednesday, June 11th, 1300 EST: CLICK HERE
🎧 Listen Later on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: [Links coming soon]
The Family Who Didn’t Wait
Lee, Sara, Taj & Bella didn’t wait for the perfect boat, the right amount of money, or a stable plan. They bought what they could afford, learned as they went, and built a floating life fueled by love, curiosity, and saltwater.
Surfing, Sailing & DIY Survival
When something breaks, Lee fixes it. When the surf’s up, they drop anchor and paddle out. This is a life built on self-reliance, passion, and chasing adventure wherever it calls.
Raising Free-Roaming Ocean Kids
From coral reefs to math lessons on deck, Taj and Bella are growing up on the move. Hear how this tight-knit crew balances schooling, parenting, and giving their kids the world.
Cooking in Wild Places
Sara’s not just a sailor—she’s a sea-bound chef. From provisioning in remote islands to whipping up meals without refrigeration, her kitchen is always open. Ask her anything!
What 15,000 Miles Teaches You
They’ve crossed borders, surfed empty lineups, survived engine failures, and made hard calls mid-ocean. The Catalpa crew shares what the cruising lifestyle really takes—and why it’s still worth it.
Hacks, Fails & Game-Changers
From clever boat hacks to total DIY disasters, Lee and Sara aren’t afraid to share what worked—and what absolutely didn’t. Bring your questions, your boat problems, and your notebooks.
Catch It Live
Whether you’re dreaming of sailing away, already living aboard, or just love a good adventure story, this episode of SeaPeople LIVE is packed with inspiration and hard-won advice.
Why join live?
Learn how to actually live on a budget boat full-time
Hear how Sara cooks gourmet meals in wild anchorages
Ask Lee anything about fixing your boat mid-ocean
Get the truth about raising surf-stoked kids off-grid. And schooling them underway
Hear from the kids. Leaving friends, being stuck on a boat with family for ten years. Would they do it again?
It’s one part inspiration, one part survival guide, and 100% real.
🏄♀️ Live, real, and salt-soaked. Don’t miss it.
🗓️ Join the live zoom: CLICK HERE
🎙️ Podcast version coming soon: [Links will appear here]
