Call it a retirement plan, a hobby, or a beautiful expression of a mental imbalance, but [Doug and Kay Jackson] of Tulsa, OK are building a seventy-four foot steel sailboat in their backyard.

They’re putting the “tide” in Yuletide. A UK family that lives on a sailboat is spending a minimalist Christmas at sea complete with sea shell gifts, fresh-caught fish, and surfing.

The Pinnacle. “As much as we can plan on a boat, with weather and sheltered anchor spots, we try to ensure we are in a good location,” said Stevens. Jam Press/Sailing Pinnacle Stevens said ...