Teleworking and navigation, two incompatible concepts?
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, teleworking has become commonplace, so why not take advantage of this freedom while continuing to sail at sea? A new way of working, allowing you to travel, explore and live new experiences while continuing to work. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection, your laptop, and a table that serves as a desk. So how can you telework at sea while being productive? Focus!
Maintain a good internet connection on the boat
The condition for teleworking well is obviously to obtain a good internet connection, to be able to stay in contact with your company or colleagues in all circumstances. There are several ways to do this. First of all, during your working hours you can make a stopover at the port. Indeed, not only will you be able to refuel your boat, but you will also be able to take advantage of all the services offered by the port: water, electricity and Wi-Fi. If you prefer to stay away from the port and moor in a wild bay, we recommend using a powerful 4G Rooter (around 100 euros), which allows you to connect anytime, anywhere. Be careful, it is better to stay near the coast.
Manage the battery of your work tools
If you are in port, you can of course connect your ship to the dock and benefit from electricity on average equivalent to 220 volts without any restrictions. When your boat is docked, you consume the boat’s energy through its battery, which is recharged by solar panels, wind turbines or motors. You can recharge your electronic devices directly on board. Choose low-power devices with long battery life.
Properly arrange your workspace on board
Sailboats and catamarans have the advantage of often being well equipped to become real, very comfortable offices. You can set up your little office area on a table on the ship. If you wish, you can even work and enjoy outdoor activities on the deck of the ship.
Organize your working time according to your browsing time
If you choose to live on a sailboat while working, you will need to find the right compromise between sailing and working time. You will need to adjust the browsing time according to your working hours, so you will have plenty of free time to browse and explore. During the day, you will enjoy the peace and quiet on board and concentrate on your professional work. In the morning, noon or evening, you can disembark, enjoy or sail.
Manage your transport costs when browsing
If you decide to telecommute by boat, you will have to face two main expenses: boat rental and port costs. If you want to embark on this adventure and have a limited budget, we advise you to leave for a short period of 2 weeks to a month. By leaving with a few people, the main expenses will be shared between the participants, so think about that, and it’s always more fun to telework with several people.
You will have understood, it is entirely possible to combine work and pleasure at sea. Teleworking is an opportunity for many to be able to work in a chosen and desired environment so if you have the opportunity and the means, opt for teleworking aboard a sailboat.
