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I Quit My Job To Kayak The Mediterranean Sea And Took A Dog (3 Years & 5000km So Far)

Quit my job to travel the sea by kayak. From my home town, Barcelona, till Sicily along the coastline and many many islands. I have paddled over 5.000 km within 3 year. Slow enough to not miss too much.

I found a dog on the way, and now she lives aboard as a sailor dog. We discover new places and cultures together, making thousands of friends along the Mediterranean coast. The journey continues!

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Route map. 5.000 km of Mediterranean coast

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Daria B 8 years ago

I'm glad for him and his dog, but seriously, any time I see an article titled like "I quit my job to *insert travelling goal*" it makes me feel like unemployment is not a real problem.

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

Without quitting the job, I would have not been able to travel/live in this way. Why do you think I earned for doing anything..? There are other ways to handle money without having a job, for example paying less stuff. Or fishing on the go. We only need food, water and not get cold when sleeping. That's possible if you know how. Travelling alone pushes you to learn new skills, to deal differently. Maybe also making money on a different way. My goal was independent from money, but the freedom to travel without a dateline.

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Daniele Gazzola 8 years ago

wow! id like to do something like this and I have something in my mind but... how can he sustain himself and the dog? how he can pay for his food or house or everything he may need? I really would like to know that!

4points

Luka Vučković 8 years ago

look at all the sponsor stickers on his kayak. that might be a clue...

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

I already paid for my house 4 years ago, a tent of 60€. Food and other spenses are covered with the seashell necklaces that I do on the go, and that people take with a free offer.

3points

Lucia Pino 8 years ago

Just ask him????

1point

Aimee X 8 years ago

Absolutely love this!!!!! This is how to live.

4points

criminalgirl 8 years ago

What brings out all the negative people on something like this post? Envy? Go get a life you lot, and leave others to live theirs.

3points

Rich D 8 years ago

Very cool... but dogs should wear life vests. http://www.dogingtonpost.com/dog-finally-rescued-after-3-hours-lost-at-sea/

3points

Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

She has a lifevest. But when taking a photo she prefers to take it off. She is a bit conceited ;)

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tsjah 8 years ago

why am i on this chair

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Jewell Lilly 8 years ago

Sergi, I love your spirit and courage, and your heart for taking in your little sea dog. I agree, too many people think having a job is the key to life but freedom to truly live is the real key! Food, water, shelter, companionship of a good dog, those are the things we need to have a fulfilling, happy life. You are living the dream my friend!

1point

Spiros Karamanlis 8 years ago

Keep it up mate, you dared to live your dream. You are an inspiration to us all!

1point

Claudia Ferreira 8 years ago

Que hermosa vida! dont tell anyone tell you any different. this is one of the best way to live. going places, meeting people and best of all with your pal by your side!

1point

criminalgirl 8 years ago

How brave you are, this is a huge step into the unknown, people get dragged down with owning and paying for "things" . You have used your initiative and stepped off a cliff. I envy you, life must be much simpler and yet there must be times when it is dangerous, I wish you well and good luck. Imagine the stories you will have to tell your grandchildren! I love your dog, she looks perfectly at ease on your kayak too. Wish it was me.

1point

Cláudia M. 8 years ago

Such a beautiful post! ;)

1point

Silke Jacques 8 years ago

absolutely beautiful and inspiring! <3

1point

Jeanne Deaux 8 years ago

Sergi, I don't know if you are still out there on the water but I wish you a nice travel. Travel far, travel safe. You said you found this beautiful girl. Didn't you have any problems taking her with you when going to different countries? Sometimes they can be real asses with animals...

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Marieange Dobresk 8 years ago

Good for you Sargi, and your beautiful little pet. I would love to quit my job and travel, sculpt, but unlike you, I am not brave enough to do it. More power to you, and keep posting pictures so i, and many others, can enjoy living vicariously through you and your little friend

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Minh An 8 years ago

I dont know if the dog feel comfortable..

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Srijana Bhatta 8 years ago

Woww I've been longing to do this for a long time. And I hope someday I'll succeed as well :)

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Hunter Wagner 8 years ago

Sergi, I would like to know what it took to begin your trip. I crave a change in my life. I crave a life worth looking back on and reminiscing in. I love to kayak and I love the outdoors and I do believe this sounds like something that fits the bill. I will leave this place and kayak the Mediterranean exactly like you are. I would only like to know how you began and the expenses involved at the beginning. Once I have tent, kayak, warm durable clothes anything after that I will find in nature. But what did you begin with?

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Hunter Wagner 8 years ago

Also the kind of yak you are using. That is turning into my most difficult decision, especially when it comes to stowing capacity and overall weight of the boat

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Antonio Gamez Saez 8 years ago

What speed can you reach using just the sail?

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Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago

Sergi I cannot compliment you enough!This is a big commitment and even bigger achievement! I would rather go out with u than with a lawyer!

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Dong Wang 8 years ago

How did you cross over to the island? Wouldn't rip currents, waves and the punishing waters/weather tip you over? What do you do during huge storms in the middle of the sea?

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Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago

Clearly he is not out in the see during storms. As u can clearly see by photos and map,he is often on land

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Abraham Okelley 8 years ago

Cool!

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Valerij Kozlov 8 years ago

Awesome! Is it still the same tent? I am surprised to see it in good shape after 3 years of daily use.

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Ashley Dryoel 8 years ago

Good for you. Enjoy your life :)

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Assasin Reaper 8 years ago

But for a dog , being on rocking kayak, during a scary thunderstorm, while getting soaked in water, falling in every now and again.

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Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago

Why do you assume they stay in the water during a thunderstorm?? Have you seen the pics? They are often on land.they don't live on the kayak

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Ian Zhang 8 years ago

Maybe you should focus on

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Philly Wilders 8 years ago

you've inspired me my frind.

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Denise Ó Maolagáin 8 years ago

Love the pics of the dog she looks so happy!

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Denise Ó Maolagáin 8 years ago

Well done Sergio... I think it's great you are doing something you enjoy and have the company of your dog and she has you. Some people live to work and that's fine for those I would like to work to finally live. If I could retire early and travel I would like nothing more.

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Logomachine 8 years ago

Happiest man alive

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Janet Zane 8 years ago

Where does the dog pee? He can't pee in the sea otherwise he would fall in!

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

A dog needs to walk before peeing, she just does it when she gets back to land. This happens very often, as we do coast to coast navigation

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Ana Meterc 8 years ago

<3<3

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Joe Moriguchi 8 years ago

This is quite amazing. A journey of the soul. Would you do it sooner if you could go back? Do you miss anything?

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

Miss the couch!! Before I was busy doing other things, I think it's the right time for me.

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Wigmor Mezo-Gadia 8 years ago

Aaahhhh, I wish a kid from Calcutta, India can do the same. Oh, I forgot they do kayaks on the Ganges river...

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Assasin Reaper 8 years ago

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

How would you know?

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Daria B 8 years ago

I'm glad for him and his dog, but seriously, any time I see an article titled like "I quit my job to *insert travelling goal*" it makes me feel like unemployment is not a real problem.

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

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Daniele Gazzola 8 years ago

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Luka Vučković 8 years ago

look at all the sponsor stickers on his kayak. that might be a clue...

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Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

I already paid for my house 4 years ago, a tent of 60€. Food and other spenses are covered with the seashell necklaces that I do on the go, and that people take with a free offer.

3points

Lucia Pino 8 years ago

Just ask him????

1point

Aimee X 8 years ago

Absolutely love this!!!!! This is how to live.

4points

criminalgirl 8 years ago

What brings out all the negative people on something like this post? Envy? Go get a life you lot, and leave others to live theirs.

3points

Rich D 8 years ago

Very cool... but dogs should wear life vests. http://www.dogingtonpost.com/dog-finally-rescued-after-3-hours-lost-at-sea/

3points

Sergi Basoli (Post author) 8 years ago

She has a lifevest. But when taking a photo she prefers to take it off. She is a bit conceited ;)

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tsjah 8 years ago

why am i on this chair

2points

Jewell Lilly 8 years ago

1point

Spiros Karamanlis 8 years ago

Keep it up mate, you dared to live your dream. You are an inspiration to us all!

1point

Claudia Ferreira 8 years ago

Que hermosa vida! dont tell anyone tell you any different. this is one of the best way to live. going places, meeting people and best of all with your pal by your side!

1point

criminalgirl 8 years ago

1point

Cláudia M. 8 years ago

Such a beautiful post! ;)

1point

Silke Jacques 8 years ago

absolutely beautiful and inspiring! <3

1point

Jeanne Deaux 8 years ago

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Marieange Dobresk 8 years ago

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Minh An 8 years ago

I dont know if the dog feel comfortable..

0points

Srijana Bhatta 8 years ago

Woww I've been longing to do this for a long time. And I hope someday I'll succeed as well :)

0points

Hunter Wagner 8 years ago

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Hunter Wagner 8 years ago

Also the kind of yak you are using. That is turning into my most difficult decision, especially when it comes to stowing capacity and overall weight of the boat

0points

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Antonio Gamez Saez 8 years ago

What speed can you reach using just the sail?

0points

Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago

Sergi I cannot compliment you enough!This is a big commitment and even bigger achievement! I would rather go out with u than with a lawyer!

0points

Dong Wang 8 years ago

How did you cross over to the island? Wouldn't rip currents, waves and the punishing waters/weather tip you over? What do you do during huge storms in the middle of the sea?

0points