
Lessons Beyond the Classroom From Life at SeaBoat Life
Anna Wanecka SwiackeJuly 17, 2026
Anna is a liveaboard sailor who cruises with her husband Tony, daughter Sophia, and dog Bolt, following the wind along the U.S. East Coast, through the Bahamas and currently in the Caribbean. For Anna, life aboard is equal parts adventure and everyday magic. She homeschools Sophia from the cockpit and the cabin table, cooks creative meals in a constantly moving galley, and balances long passages with slow days at anchor. She loves getting lost in a good book and capturing moments through her camera lens — documenting the beauty of simple life at sea: sunsets, salt-streaked decks, and the people they meet along the way.