We Have Big News Our Dream Begins Leaving the Dock to Sail Off Grid Around the World Episode 115

Hi and welcome aboard @SailingAstridTheWombat We are Gav and Shezz and two and a half years ago we bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 sailboat with absolutely no sailing experience and jumped straight into the deep end of liveaboard sailing. Our very first passage was just over 700 nautical miles, launching us headfirst into the world of bluewater cruising, learning to sail, and real life at sea. Since that moment, we’ve been fully immersed in boat life, documenting the journey of turning a production cruising sailboat into a capable, self-sufficient home as we prepare for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we’re learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while working toward our goal of sailing around the world. If you’re into sailing adventures, beginner sailing, sailboat ownership, cruising lifestyle, and traveling the world by sailboat, our journey is all about real-time learning, ocean freedom, and building the confidence to chase long-term world cruising under sail. We’re officially casting off! After months of preparation, planning, and dreaming, it’s finally time to leave the dock and begin our full-time liveaboard sailing adventure around the world. In this episode, we’re sharing our future sailing plans, our route ideas, and what life will look like as we transition into full-time off-grid sailing life. If you’ve ever dreamed about sailing around the world, living on a sailboat, or escaping the 9–5 for a life of freedom and adventure, this is the video for you. We dive into what it really takes to become liveaboard sailors, from boat preparation and provisioning to the mindset needed for long-term cruising. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a beginner sailor, or just someone who loves travel and the ocean, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re turning this dream into reality. Our journey into world sailing is just beginning, and we’re bringing you along every step of the way. From coastal cruising in Australia to international passages, remote anchorages, and tropical island destinations, we’ll be documenting the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. This is more than just a sailing trip — it’s a complete lifestyle change into slow travel, off-grid living, and adventure sailing. In this video, we talk about our planned destinations, our timeline for departure, and what we’re most excited (and nervous!) about as we prepare to leave the marina behind. If you’re interested in sailboat life, cruising lifestyle, or learning how to start your own sailing journey, this episode is packed with inspiration and real insights. Make sure to subscribe and follow along as we take you from dock life to open ocean, sharing tips, lessons learned, and unforgettable experiences along the way. Your support means everything as we chase this dream of sailing the world and living a life of freedom on the water. You can also become part of our crew over at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/sailingastridthewombat/posts Join us as we begin our liveaboard exploring the world by sailboat journey! Chapters 00:00 We have Big Sailing News! 01:56 Leaving the Marina 02:16 Sailing Decisions 02:58 In the Tender 04:57 Long Term Sailing Plan 06:55 Work Plans 09:18 Remote Work While Sailing 10:54 Sailboat Readiness 11:27 Sailboat Rigging Check 15:44 Future Sailing Content 17:26 Patreon Launch 18:50 Sailboat Jobs Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. Join us now as we settle into liveaboard life and get our boat ready to take off and sail around the world. As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors and get ready to take off and explore the world by sailboat. We promise you will have a laugh! Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat Gav and Shezz You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Patreon: Sailing Astrid the Wombat https://www.patreon.com/c/sailingastridthewombat/posts #sailing #liveaboard #sailingaustralia #sailingadventures #sailboat