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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/DV_Rocks on 2025-07-21 19:46:01+00:00.

This question comes up frequently in this forum. I’m reading book “The Incredible Voyage” by Tristan Jones © 1996, and he addresses this same question.

People have asked me how they can make a living while sailing long distances. There are several ways, but you have to be good at them. First, have a special trade such as bricklaying, plumbing, electricity, or radio repair. Or second, be a dentist; they are always in demand and are permitted to practice almost anywhere, where doctors and lawyers are not. Third, be a writer, although this is most difficult, especially if you are in a small craft undergoing a long voyage in out-of-the-way areas. The problems of day to day existence alone are enough to take up your full time.

Dentist? That’s the first time I’ve seen that. And as for being a writer, I guess that has morphed into content creator.

Just thought I’d share.