Ever wondered what it really takes to keep a sailboat running and ready for adventure? In this video, I break down our regular liveaboard expenses - from memberships, fuel, and insurance to marina life - plus the big-ticket upgrades and repairs that have kept us cruising, like a new alternator, starter motor, anchor chain, and even sails. I’ll share how these costs add up over time, what surprised us the most, and a few lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re planning to live aboard or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of sailing life, this one’s for you. Is this more or less than you expected? Tell me below 👇

A few weeks ago, I went on my very first solo sail - and the video is now available to watch on YouTube 🎥 With light winds between 5–10 knots, it was the perfect day to set off alone and build confidence. Everything went smoothly… well, except for one small thing..

WHALE hello 🐳

From getting lost in mangroves to getting drenched in storms, here’s the next (slightly soggy) chapter of our sailing series:

I'd like to say thank you to those who have come along for this wild ride, we're a small channel and appreciate the support. We (Kayleigh & James) recently spent 6 days at The Boat Works and we have almost got the boat ready to move aboard and set sail in April. WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/6HdiRWAra_s?si=IjzSHEq8UCsmHyvn Chapters: - Intro 00:00 - Becalmed 00:25 - Man Overboard Drills 03:00 - Challenging Navigation 04:37 - Haul Out 07:29 - Epic Sailing! 23:05 - Cyclone Watch 26:29 - Outro 26:49

I'd like to say thank you to those who have come along for this wild ride, we're a small channel and appreciate the support. We (Kayleigh & James) recently spent 6 days at The Boat Works and we have almost got the boat ready to move aboard and set sail in April. WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/6HdiRWAra_s?si=IjzSHEq8UCsmHyvn Chapters: - Intro 00:00 - Becalmed 00:25 - Man Overboard Drills 03:00 - Challenging Navigation 04:37 - Haul Out 07:29 - Epic Sailing! 23:05 - Cyclone Watch 26:29 - Outro 26:49