The Coconuts, Leaving Small Carbon Footprints Behind

The Coconuts are a family of world travelers who have led a nomadic life for the past decade aboard their sailboat, leading an off-the-grid and emission free lifestyle on their engine-free sailboat.

Sailing in Iceland

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The Coconuts, family of 6 sailing on the north coast of Iceland near the Arctic Circle aboard their sailboat Messenger.

Meet The Coconuts

This unique family of 6 have been sailing for the past decade under sail alone, there boat has no engine. Jay left California at a young age sailing south on the Pacific Ocean, in Costa Rica he met Natasha who jumped on board. Together they sailed throughout the Caribbean, island hoping for a few years, living the coconut dream. They have 4 children, all born in a different country who speak 4 languages. They have been called "modern hippies" and "purist sailors" but labeling aside, they are a living example of free-living.