<prompt> Human: Hi PF, after stalking for a while, I thought Id just ask the question thats on my mind. The basic question:I want to quit my job in 5 years less ideally and go sailing around the world. What are my financial options to achieve this? Some of my story: Im 26, male, single, I live in California, and am employed as a mechanical engineer. Ive been working for about 4 years and am currently making 82kyr. I have no debt, have about 40k in my 401k, and have a Roth IRA with about 20k, as of recent times. I am fairly well diversified in both low and high risk symbols. I have 5k for rainy day tucked away in a too inconvenient place. I also have 10k in excess, non-tax hidden cash, ready to be working for me. The problem and the goal: Ive never really liked working behind a desk, in the 4 years Ive worked as an engineer, if Ive learned one thing, its that it is nowhere near my passion. That said, Im beginning to think that any job that involves a desk and multiple hours staring at a screen is never going to be my passion. One thing Im sure I do like is travelling, experiencing life. The most recent travel related obsession of mine is watching youtube videos of people who are currently sailing around the world. See: SV Delos Crew, Sailing La Vagabonde, and Wicked Salty hopefully not against the rules, mods! :D Basically, I want to do what they do and for as long as possible. What I want to know: How do I afford a boat, living on it, and traveling for as long as possible with my current financial status. How do I tailor my finances to fit this plan in the next 5 years? Is this foolish, why? What is unforeseen? This is what has troubled me for a while now. I need this and am motivated. PF, what can you lend?!!? THX ! :  <response>: I looked into living aboard a boat with my soon to be wife as an option. Just a quick question on that point specifically. Have you sailed before? Is it a hobby?Cruising can be done on 500 a month or 5000 a month. A lot of it depends on how much you are willing to give up in terms of the amenities we have here on land. 