Sailing Triteia: Budget Bluewater Cruising

It’s an admirable idea in principle, but is it really possible to renovate a boat for next to nothing, then go cruising and live onboard on a low income? Kathy Catton spoke with someone doing just that.

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James replaced the original mast with a completely rebuilt mast more suited for ocean sailing. He built this custom wood A-frame for mast stepping and destepping. (Photo/ James Frederick)

If I were to sum up, in one word, how James Frederick has managed to create his sailing life, I’d say “resourcefully.” The 49-year-old seasoned sailor and YouTube content creator has restored his vintage 1965 Alberg 30 sloop, Triteia, all while living aboard, exploring the world and adhering to a tight budget. Add a healthy dose of dedication and ingenuity, and James proves it’s possible. So it’s just a matter of how?

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Kathy Catton
Kathy Catton
Kathy Catton grew up around boats, sailing with her family out of Portsmouth Harbour, United Kingdom. She now lives on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand, and is a freelance writer and editor.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Hey Kathy, love Captain James. Thanks for bringing him to our reader’s attention.
    Capt., thank you for all that you provide. It has been very inspiring. Cheers, fair winds and following seas my friend. Hope to shake your hand.
    I recommend PS readers checkout his videos on sailing from LA to Hawaii.