Coming Home: Why I Left Australia and Bought a Tiny Yacht in Scotland

This week I'm spending some time back home on the Isle of Cumbrae. After more than 10 years living in Australia, I'm starting to realise just how much I took this place for granted. In this video, I'll share a bit about why I moved back to Scotland, give you a tour of my floating home, tackle a few boat jobs, and explain how I recently managed to lose an anchor! I'll also be exploring the island by land and sea, revisiting some of my favourite spots and rediscovering what makes this place so great!! 10% of all profits from these videos are donated to marine conservation projects in Scotland 🌊 EXTRA CONTENT ON PATREON: ⛵ Get access to exclusive uncut sailing videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and sneak peeks of upcoming adventures: https://www.patreon.com/c/_kayleighbrown 🍿 WATCH NEXT: COSTS OF LIVING ON A SAILBOAT: https://youtu.be/WRafLL63ewU?si=GCCMW-YP_aVBLhspMY FIRST SOLO SAIL: https://youtu.be/AOeVM_hZEuI?si=pdIG6h6Md862Bmbh SHIPWRECK STORIES: https://youtu.be/FC2FycryeXg?si=nzLDLIs3uMVqQ8vG 1000KM OF SOLO BIKE-PACKING: https://youtu.be/lJDS4WUS-F0?si=TtEFNyPF9MtrHCD6 WE CYCLED THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND: https://youtu.be/iEWj6Kcl_NM?si=77ggYVzpBmNQw_m8 MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_kayleighbrown/ 📱 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kayleighjeanbrown/ 🎥 FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/kayleighjeanbrown/ WITH THANKS: I just wanted to say a huge thank you Wild Earth for their continued support. Their gear has helped keep me warm, dry, and safe through this cold Scottish weather. If you’re looking for new outdoor gear, check them out here: https://www.wildearth.com.au WHO AM I? 👋 If we haven’t met before.. hi, I’m Kayleigh. After living overseas for nearly 10 years, I’ve returned home and bought a 26ft sailboat to explore Scotland. I share stories from the sea, with the hope of inspiring others to get outdoors, connect with nature and set off on their own adventures.Thank you for watching! 00:00 Introduction 00:42 New Battery for the Boat 01:35 Tour of My 26ft Victoria 800 07:24 Exploring Crocodile Rock 08:18 Marine Station Visit 09:34 Around Millport Town Centre 11:03 Scotland’s Smallest Cathedral 12:21 Solo Sailing Around Cumbrae 14:33 Engine Troubles 16:45 Why I Left Australia 18:55 I Lost an Anchor 20:50 Thank You KB 🙂 #SoloSailing #SailingScotland #BoatLife #SinglehandedSailing #SailingVlog