Raising three young children on a sailboat in the Caribbean

Scott and Brittany Meyers never had a "traditional life." They were always fascinated by the element of water. In 2010 the couple went on a sailboat from Chicago through the chain of Caribbean Islands to Trinidad. In this journey they realized that you're expecting in 2012 they were joined by new sailor — baby Isla. Trio bought a bigger ship and sailed from Florida to Grenada. During the voyage, Brittany learned that she was expecting twins. It soon came to light and haven of the World, and the voyage continued.

Haven and Mira, 16 months, meet the sunset

Many believe that to raise three small children is difficult, and the ship is simply impossible. After spending a year after the birth of twins on land, the family full membership came to the ship and continued the voyage.

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Parents constantly monitor the safety of the girls, but little girl is growing absolutely fearless and are good at climbing

Myersi already sailed over 10 thousand nautical miles, visited 13 countries. Their daughter straight from the ship to feed the fish-Remora, which is called the Barracuda, swam with baby sharks, saw flamingos in the wild, sailed on the ship through the squalls, played on the best beaches in the world, see rare marine life and have met many cultures, and every night sings a lullaby for them the ocean.

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Is where carousing fantasy

The girls not so many toys, so they are more likely to include imagination games. Isla appeared in the form of super heroines

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Creative approach

The children have no TV, and the number of toys is limited to a small space ship. To have fun, they have to come up with fun

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Small houseboat

The kitchen is small but functional

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Living room

Children do not feel constrained, during her waking hours they spend outdoors, walk, surf or play on the beach

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Friendly tribe

There are difficult days, there are tantrums and breakdowns, but the confessions of Scott to live with these wonderful girls

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An incredible cultural experience

Isla saw a man climbed up a palm tree, plucked a coconut, split it with a machete — and he did all this for her

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Games aculate

On Anegada girls saw floating in the shallows of the young sharks

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Relaxed island life

With 6 months Isla is traveling with her parents before her second birthday, she swam 5 thousand nautical miles

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Unique family photos

Not so easy to do the total family picture, just look at the picturesque landscape. The island of Jost van dyke

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Tricks of life?

Three small children on the ship? So you have to be resourceful. There isn't a lot of space, so for twins I bought 2 strollers, and then dad put it in

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Less stuff — less needs

Here are the toys. Children seriously come to the choice that they will take with them on Board.

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Books can never have too much

Parents do not limit children's books. Girls can't read yet, but they spend a lot of time "reading»

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Ku-ku!

Baby playing with mom hide-and-seek (and dad's watching at that time for daughters)

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A typical evening view

The family has a tradition: during sunset, they say goodbye to the sun and thank him for a lovely day

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Security

Life with three small children on the ship difficult. Without seat belts, and life jackets can't do. The ship often sails during the "quiet time" girls

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The wind in your hair

Of course, Scott has a license to sail a vessel and he wants to share his experience with daughters. Myersi not go on a long voyage, they sail a maximum of 2-3 hours a day and are always nearby Islands, to daughter could walk on the beach and play

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Happy child

This way of life cannot be called "normal", but the girls in the same way as other children play, make friends. They are loved, healthy and happy.

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No backpacks kangaroo cannot do

On Islands where there are no paved roads, parents carry children in the "kangaroo". One bears two children, the other one together with the family backpack.

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