257 Creative New Boat Names and to Rename Old Boats (2026)

In my experience, naming a boat is a big deal.

Not only does a boat’s name reflect on the owner, but the ceremony of naming (and renaming…but we’ll come back to that) your boat is part of a centuries-long tradition.

If I say, Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, don’t the names conjure up vivid images of other times, countries, sailors, exploration–in short, a world of naval associations? 

But choosing a name doesn’t have to be all so serious. Naming or renaming a boat is also an excellent opportunity to express yourself and your values. Though some people fondly name their cars, there’s nothing like the freedom to name your boat. Make the most of your choice!

Renaming a Boat

We want to cover the issue of renaming old boats before getting on with our boat name ideas. 

If you’ve inherited a boat or simply want to rename an existing boat, there are a few extra steps to go through. It’s common for boat owners to go through a ceremony before renaming a ship. It’s supposed to ward off Poseidon, the sea-gods, and his wrath. Although it’s totally up to you, we recommend using some of the following rules before renaming a boat.

Now that we’ve covered renaming an old boat and gotten some preliminary info out of the way, let’s get started on our list of boat name ideas!

257 Creative Name Ideas For New Boats

We split up the list into a few sections to make it a little easier to navigate or zero in on the kind of name you are already interested in.

Haven’t got a name for your new boat like this yacht? We’ve got you covered with this list!

Boat Names Using Given Names 

We’re starting the list with one of the most common ways people name boats–naming them after a loved one, celebrity, pet, or in memory of a person who has passed away.

  • Jolly Roger
  • Robin Hood
  • Harry Potter
  • Joan’s Ark
  • Ruby Tuesday
  • Suzie Q
  • BlackJack
  • Simon’s Skiff
  • Long Tom
  • Hey Jude
  • Proud Mary
  • Calamity Jane
  • Next Of Ken
  • Big Bad John
  • Mad Mick
  • Carol’s Choice
  • Murphy’s Law
  • Adam’s Apple
  • Cracker Jack
  • Charlie’s Angels
  • Peg ‘O My

Famous Womens’ Names For Boats

We briefly touched on the odd but still popular convention of naming boats after female figures. Looking back among history’s extended register of boats, feminine names are all over the place: Santa Maria is just one of many. The list of popular famous women’s names include:

  • Jenny
  • The African Queen
  • Andrea Gail
  • The Empress
  • My Girl
  • Queenie
  • Soul Sister
  • Island Girl
  • Belle
  • Windy Lady
  • Boss Lady
  • Ready Maid
  • Dragon Lady
  • Cover Girl
  • Southern Belle
  • Pretty Woman
  • Foxy Lady
  • Miss Taken
  • Debutante
  • My Old Lady
  • Princess
  • Liberty Belle
  • Skipper’s Girl

Boat Names Based Off Of Jobs And Hobbies 

They say that everyone’s got a job in this world–why not show off your occupation or favorite pastime on the side of your boat? Publicizing what you do on your boat is a sure conversation starter too!

  • Umpire
  • Playright
  • Stocks & Bonds
  • Tooth Ferry
  • Dogman
  • Philosophy
  • Court Jester
  • The Shrink
  • Mad Professor
  • Sportsman
  • Supermodel
  • Scribe
  • Legal Eagle
  • Bootlegger
  • The Bill Keeper
  • El Doc
  • Pill Peddler
  • Nightingale
  • Ombudsman
  • Wordsmith
  • Sealectric
  • Control Alt Delete

Boat Color Names 

Lots of people name their boat after its paint job or the color of the sea or sunset. Using color names is a classic and sophisticated choice–or you can poke fun by naming the boat after some other, random color. The options are endless!

  • Green Light
  • Red Pepper
  • Blue Steel
  • Pot ‘O Gold
  • Evergreen
  • Mellow Yellow
  • Blue Jacket
  • Lady Grey
  • Orange Peel
  • Black Diamond
  • Big Red
  • Silver Hawk
  • Tickled Pink
  • Red Tomato
  • Moody Blues
  • Fiddler’s Green
  • Lady in Red
  • Purple Dream

Birthplaces And Hometowns

Naturally, you can name your boat after your hometown or the place you call home. If you wish you lived somewhere else or dream to live there someday, use those names!

  • Flying Dutchman
  • Britz
  • Yankee Doodle
  • Spanish Eyes
  • Swiss Chocolate
  • French Knickers
  • Kiwi
  • Yellow Rose Of Texas
  • Irish Cream
  • Vienna Schnitzel
  • Brittanica
  • Tasmanian Devil
  • French Kiss
  • China Doll
  • Welsh Rabbit
  • Canada Dry
  • Aussie Battler
  • Celtic Flyer
  • Irish Rose
  • Long White Cloud
  • Big Apple
  • Born Down Under
  • Sand Groper
  • French Champagne
  • Scotland The Brave
  • Pommy Bastard
  • French Mustard
  • Spanish Fly
  • Banana Bender
  • Top End Charlie
  • Swiss Miss
  • Singapore Sling
  • Russian Blue
  • African Queen

Boat Name Ideas From Foreign Languages 

Want to add a little international flavor to your boat? Name her after a Russian novel, a Spanish phrase, or a South African swear word. Take your pick! Foreign language names are exotic, romantic, and full of past histories you can share with friends and fellow captains.

  • Menage à Trois
  • Amigo
  • Miko
  • Papillon
  • Aloha
  • Veni Vidi Vici
  • Carpe Diem
  • L’Allegro
  • Tempus
  • Inka
  • Sirocco
  • Sayonara
  • Mystic Wahine
  • Dolce Far Niente
  • La Mer
  • Quid Pro Quo
  • Alter Ego
  • Kunga Wonga
  • Nangara
  • Carte Blanche
  • Ben Trovato
  • Volver
  • Fait Accompli
  • Rooinek
  • Raison d’Etre
  • Sueno
  • Viva
  • Quo Vadis?

Famous Historical Boats You Could Use As A Boat Name

Are you a bit of a history buff? Count your boat among the list of the most famous ships of all time by choosing a historical boat name.

  • Black Pearl
  • Aquaholic
  • Liberty
  • Mayflower
  • Serenity
  • Pura Vida
  • Bismarck
  • Golden Hind
  • Noah’s Ark
  • The Queen Mary
  • SS Edmund Fitzgerald
  • USS Missouri
  • Yamato
  • Pequod
  • S.S. Minnow
  • Titanic
  • The Dawn Treader
  • The Inferno
  • Queen’s Gambit
  • HMS Victory
  • USS Arizona
  • HMS Beagle
  • RMS Lusitania
  • Niña
  • Pinta
  • Santa Maria
  • HMAV Bounty

Funny/Punny Names For Boats

Now we come to the part of the list that many boat owners might flock to. Giving your boat a unique and funny name–especially with a pun–is a good strategy if you don’t mind the added attention. What can we say? People like a good laugh.

  • Prawn Shop
  • Shakespeare Fishing
  • Seas The Moment
  • A Salt Weapon
  • Presidential DeBait
  • Sea Addicts Anonymous
  • Sea King Adventure
  • Dockter Sea
  • Ecsta-sea
  • Docked Pay
  • Off the Hook
  • Sea For Yourself
  • Playbouy
  • Fishnets
  • Nice Aft
  • Easy Catch
  • La Seavious Acts
  • Liquid Asset
  • Knot Working
  • Bail Out
  • Shore Thing
  • Get Your Fish On
  • Wish You Were Her
  • Fishers Of Men
  • Tide Pool
  • Nothing But Net
  • Ship Happens
  • Boat To Be Wild
  • Speedo Deck
  • Beach Leech
  • Fishing Nemo
  • Docked Up
  • Laguna Matata
  • Tackle Me Elmo
  • Fish Magnet
  • Poop Deck
  • Coral Reefer
  • Sea Señor

Classy Names For Luxury Boats 

To lend a timeless quality to your boat, turn to the classier names. Distinctive, sophisticated, and elegant, these names will make your boat look like it belongs in a James Bond movie.

  • Wanderlust
  • Odyssey
  • Destiny
  • Escapade
  • Bella Luna 
  • Serenity
  • Aquamarine
  • Diamond
  • Misty
  • Magnolia
  • Watercress
  • Symphony
  • The Atlantis
  • Elizabethan
  • The Duke
  • Nautilus
  • Orca
  • Black Pearl
  • Duchess
  • Aristocrat
  • Windsor
  • Peridot
  • Exodus
  • Atlas

Interesting Pop Culture Names

Finally, if you can’t get enough of millennial trends and tastemakers, internet memes, or TV, show off your love for pop culture by naming your boat after your favorite catchphrase, tweet, or ‘80s film.

  • Yer A Wizard
  • Heck Yes!
  • Killin’ Me, Smalls
  • Clever Girl
  • Make Like A Tree
  • Oh, Fudge!
  • Bigger Boat
  • To Infinity
  • Spare No Expense
  • Never Say Die
  • 88 MPH
  • Center For Ants
  • Glass Case of Emotion
  • Mom’s Basement
  • Marty Moose
  • Drawn That Way
  • Wax On, Wax Off
  • A Delicious Bass
  • Favorite Deputy
  • Atreyu
  • Big Pile Of Ship
  • Neverending Story

In Conclusion

Despite all the freedoms you have when choosing a name, we have some final tips to leave you with before the naming ceremony. They’re not hard-fast rules–more like recommendations.

  • Don’t rush in and name your boat after the first idea that comes to mind. Let it stew a while, ask friends what they think, check out the names on boats that dock near yours.
  • Female names were and still are conventional for boats. However, if you buck that trend, there won’t be any uproar. It’s just a curious tradition that keeps living on.
  • Shorter names tend to be more memorable than overly long phrase-names
  • Many people pick boat names that match their type of vessel. You’ll see a lot more yachts called Wind Seeker than houseboats named Zephyr.
  • Check out the NOAA list of registered boats to see if your name is common or one-of-a-kind. (For Canadians, click here, for the EU, click here.)

Sailing Miss Lone Star: Divorce, Net Worth and Prison (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Miss Lone Star for 2026.

Over the last 5.5 years, I have spent 69 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Miss Lone Star as a fan of her channel.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who is obsessed with Aubrey and her adventures. 😎

So if you wanted to know:

➔ How Aubrey affords her sailing lifestyle

➔ How she makes her money as an influencer

➔ What boat she has and its upgrades

➔ What happened to the kids and ex-husband(s)

➔ And did she really get arrested and put in prison?

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

As I’ve found all this public info through my research.

And Aubrey definitely has some controversy!

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Miss Lone Star FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

SV 3/4 Time was her previous boat with her current boyfriend. Her new boat does not have a name.

Crew Members

Aubrey Gail Wilson (Age 41) who was born on September 21, 1984. She is originally from Vero Beach, Florida but has spent time living in Austin, Texas. She holds a 50t USCG Captain’s License.

Aubrey has two children; Blake who is 9 and a girl, Bianca who is 10. Neither has been seen much in recent years, presumably in the care of relatives.

Her kids are from different fathers. Their fathers have never been seen on any of her YouTube videos.

She is currently dating Siril who is from Africa. He is only 29 years old. She’s had made boyfriends in the past with more details below.

The Boat

Aubrey’s sailboat is a 1971 51ft Formosa yacht, often referred to as a pirate ship. For a long time, it remained under renovation and it’s finally ready to be seen:

She is doing another boat flip with her girlfriends. This is on a 1985 Lancer 39 motor sailing called Murphy.

Her previous boat, SV Little Miss, she purchased for $1 and renovated mostly by herself.

Upgrades

Aubrey is planning numerous upgrades, including:

➔ Chartplotter & GPS

➔ 12v Refridgerator

➔ Hair dryer (of course….)

Location

Sailing Miss Lone Star is in Bellingham. 

She’s relatively up to date on her videos.

Past Cruising

Aubrey has sailed in many places:

➔ The Bahamas

➔ Florida

➔ The Mediterranean

➔ South Africa

➔ Costa Rica

She has also road-tripped across North America with a boyfriend and Europe with her daughter.

Affording It

Aubrey started her journey by becoming a crew member on various yachts to gain her experience.

She bought her first boat for $1 in 2017 and bought her second boat with personal funds in 2020.

Her daughter Bianca, also bought a boat for $1 in 2019, although not much has come from this yet.

Net Worth

It’s a hard question but here goes…

As of 2026, Sailing Miss Lone Star has an estimated net worth of $880,000 USD. This is based on the value of her boat and online business.

So yeah, almost a millionaire but not quite.

I believe she also owns a small stock portfolio.

Making Loot

Sailing Miss Lone Star makes money through:

➔ YouTube advertising revenue on each video

➔ Amazon affiliate links under her YouTube videos

➔ Her paid subscription on Vimeo ($29/month)

➔ Links to purchase SailRite sewing machines

It’s estimated that each video she releases makes $7,200, making her around $15,700 USD per month. Aubrey doesn’t have an OnlyFans account but it has been highly requested by her mostly male audience.

Collaborations

Sailing Miss Lone Star has only collaborated with Rick from Sophisticated Lady. 

Aubrey has had several different boyfriends in her journey who often have a small sailing YouTube channel.

One of her ex-boyfriends is Stefan Heiberg a.k.a. Captain Leeu, but announced a ‘divorce’ on one of his videos in 2019, to the applause of his audience.

His YouTube channel is The Paper Boat Project where he has gone on to get his 200T captain’s licence and start his own successful yacht delivery business (with a new girl) operating out of Malta.

Big Moments

Aubrey has created controversy through her unique style on YouTube. Some notable moments include:

➔ Going to a nudist beach in Costa Rica, her most-viewed YouTube video, plus going topless in several other videos

➔ Making a Mayday call after crashing SV Little Miss into a sunken container.

➔ Having her yacht struck by lightning while sailing

➔ Puncturing her lung and winding up in the hospital

➔ Getting kicked out of the boatyard

Ex-Boyfriend

Aubrey from Saling Miss Lone Star had experienced DV on board while sailing several years ago with her former boyfriend Rob, who on the surface, appeared to be a very genuine guy.

She experienced a black eye in this incident.

This video, including dozens of older videos, have since been deleted from her YouTube channel.

It’s unknown what truly happened to her ex-boyfriend Rob.

Update: Aubrey mentioned in her most recent video that Rob had taken his own life due to past PTSD.

This is the last-known video of Rob and according to the YouTube comments, he may have suffered from undisclosed or untreated schizophrenia.

You can also read this new story where he is referred to as Abram Hamic, Q or God Almighty.

Definitely a sad ending.

He who was not the father of either of her two children. Her audience was demanding the other side of the story, as many were referring to the stunt being fake given that Rob seemed to be very friendly, real and welcoming on the surface.

Aubrey has been divorced several times. I don’t know what happened to numerous other ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands, but it’s rumoured that Bianca’s father is serving prison time, while Bianca herself seems to be living with Aubrey’s mother.

Prison Time

This may come as a surprise to many Sailing Miss Lone Star fans, especially as it was NOT published on any of her videos or social media accounts. 😲

Aubrey Wilson was caught stealing items from Walmart while shopping with her then-boyfriend, Stefan Heiberg, around 2 years ago. Aubrey was arrested and sent to prison!

(Yes, that IS the same Stefan who has his own YouTube channel as mentioned above, but he was NOT the one stealing and thus wasn’t the one caught, arrested or charged with any crime)

Aubrey claims the theft itself was simply an accident (forgetting to scan numerous checkout items) as they were in a rush to get somewhere that day.

This crime occurred on 19/06/2019 with a cart full of goods, where she was charged with Petit Theft.

After arrest, Aubrey’s bond was set at $2,500 and she was then bailed out, after serving 5 days of prison time.

Later, she entered a plea deal and was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to 6 months of probation, plus a fine and court costs.

This is all publicly-available information. I found this via https://court.indian-river.org/BenchmarkWeb/Home.aspx/Search by searching under ‘Wilson, Aubrey’ and reading her court documents.

Again, this might come as a surprise, or maybe not.

After all, some of her audience always felt an eerie dark side to Aubrey, especially after the DV incident several years ago.

Controversy

In addition to her crime, Aubrey attracts a less-than-ideal audience as she expresses her body often.

Many of her episodes feature her bikinis and her most popular videos are her topless (but blurred) sailing adventures.

Her children are usually absent in her episodes.

There are also unconfirmed reports of:

➔ Robb’s (or hers?) old sailboat being repossessed

Update: Aubrey just verified this on YouTube as true.

➔ Renting a vessel to gain more YouTube views

➔ Aubrey as a Playboy model in her younger years

None of these can be substantiated at this time. If you do have more information, please reach out.

Future Plans

Sailing Miss Lone Star will continue her YouTube and Vimeo sailing vlogs, hopefully with more finances.

At this time, she envisions sailing off into the sunset with her ‘pirate ship’ which is almost ready!

It is hoped that both her children will be able to join her on these adventures once the boat is ready.

Key Takeaways

Despite her underlying controvery in the cruising community and monthly challenges, Aubrey still has some lessons worth sharing:

➔ Always chase your dreams no matter the obstacle

➔ Leave behind “their” pre-conceived judgments

➔ Build a following and monetize that audience

Conclusion

While I don’t always enjoy Sailing Miss Lone Star‘s approach to YouTube, it’s clear that it’s working well.

Almost every single thumbnail are quite click-baitey.

Her audience, of mostly single middle-aged men, find her cruising adventures very appealing too.

While I do prefer saving/investing/working for a few years before sailing away, her choice to live for today appears to working out well for her.

In essence, I’m looking forward to her growing and developing as a content creator on YouTube. Most importantly, having her kids return to her side.

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I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

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➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

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Nathan Outteridge: Net Worth, Sailing Success and SailGP Earnings (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Nathan Outteridge for 2026.

I’ve become OBSESSED with the new SailGP series in recent months.

So I’ve been doing a ton of research about many of the popular competitors.

If you wanted to know:

➜ What Nathan Outteridge’s net worth actually is

➜ How much they pay him to compete

➜ His past competitive sailing experience

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Nathan Outteridge FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

N/A

Crew Member

Nathan Outteridge

His Team

Switzerland

Location

When he isn’t sailing, Nathan Outteridge resides in NZ.

The Journey

Nathan grew up sailing and wouldn’t want to be doing anything else!

Net Worth

You’ll be quite surprised actually…

As of 2026, Nathan Outteridge has a net worth of $2,200,000.

This is based on the value of his home, car and sail boat.

Making Loot

Nathan Outteridge makes his money through contracts for sail racing teams.

Big Moments

During his journey, Nathan has:

➜ Competed in the America’s Cup

➜ Won many races

And of course, became wealthy along the way.

Future Plans

Will he sail around the world with his family? Probably one day.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Always do your best

➜ Be open to opportunities

➜ Learn the wind

➜ Stay super humble

And learn from great sailing mentors!

Conclusion

Nathan is a legend who has inspired so many within the sailing community in recent years.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Nathan and his success…

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

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Blair Tuke: Net Worth, Wife and SailGP Earnings (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Blair Tuke for 2026.

I’ve become OBSESSED with the new SailGP series in recent months.

So I’ve been doing a ton of research about many of the popular competitors.

If you wanted to know:

➜ What sailor Blair Tuke’s net worth is

➜ How much they pay him as CEO

➜ His past competitive sailing experience

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Blair Tuke FAQs (January 2026)

Crew Member

Andrew Blair Tuke who is originally from New Zealand.

Country

New Zealand

He joined SailGP alongside Peter Burling.

Location

When he isn’t sailing, Blair resides in NZ.

Net Worth

You’ll be surprised…

As of 2026, Blair Tuke has a net worth of $2,700,000 NZ Dollars.

This is based upon the value of his New Zealand home, luxury car and personal investments.

Making Loot

He has lucrative brand deals. Numerous teams were bidding to have him and he decided to become CEO of the NZ team.

Big Moments

During his journey, Blair has won a stack of gold medals along the way!

Future Plans

He’s committed to the new series and hasn’t announced any plans to retire early. If he does, he’ll probably sail the world with his young family anyways.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Find the best team mates

➜ Stay humble and focused

➜ Sailing = pure freedom

➜ Hard work leads to success

And stay humble, despite your wealth.

Conclusion

Blair Tuke is a true gift to New Zealand’s sailing community and I hope he continues in his career for years to come!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Blair Tuke and his sailing success…

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Jimmy Spithill: Net Worth, Wife and Sailing Earnings (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Jimmy Spithill for 2026.

I’ve become OBSESSED with the new SailGP series in recent months.

So I’ve been doing a ton of research about many of the popular competitors.

If you wanted to know:

➜ What Jimmy Spithill’s net worth actually is

➜ How much they pay him to compete

➜ His past competitive sailing experience

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Jimmy Spithill FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

N/A

Crew Member

Jimmy Spithill

Current Team

United States

Location

When he isn’t sailing, Jimmy Spithill resides in Sydney.

Net Worth

As of 2026, Jimmy Spithill has a net worth of $4,200,000.

Making Loot

He makes money through brand deals and racing contracts.

Big Moments

In addition to winning plenty of gold medal, his worst incident was when he pitch-poled a yacht in 2012 which caused millions in damages.

On the positive side, Jimmy is renowned for his wit and Aussie humor during sports interviews. He often has me laughing!

Future Plans

One day Jimmy may sail around the world.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Find the right teammates for you

➜ Open your mind to opportunities

➜ Hard work yields huge results

And of course, remain humble!

Conclusion

Jimmy has represented Australia with pride and I hope he gets the respect he desires on the American team!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Jimmy and his success…

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Garrett’s Adventure: Boat, Income and Story (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Garrett’s Adventure for 2026.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours creating Cruising Freedom to document the lives of people living their dreams!

So if you wanted to know:

➜ How Garrett’s Adventure afforded his boat

➜ How he makes money today

➜ What boat he has

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Garrett’s Adventure FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

S/V Hooligan

Crew Members

Garrett Targer

The Boat

1972 Nor’sea 27

Upgrades

While he has an older sailing vessel, Garrett has fitted his boat with a tender, GPS, autopilot and more.

Location

Right now he’s in French Polynesia.

Hopefully he’ll come to Australia soon!

Past Cruising

Garrett grew up in Hawaii and has done a lot of ocean cruising, but this video highlighted his first actual ocean crossing:

What an incredible life experience!

Affording It

Garrett worked numerous jobs as a teenager to buy his sailing yacht for cash. He didn’t have rich parents or a trust fund to go sailing.

Net Worth

Garrett’s Adventure only has a net worth of $45,000 (the value of his yacht + his YouTube channnel) but he’s living in complete freedom.

Making Loot

Garrett has only just kicked off his YouTube channel, but I imagine he’ll be making $3,000 to $3,500 per month by 2026.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen him on any other channels, but a collab with Sam Holmes would be epic!

Big Moments

He’s done numerous crossings and upwind sailing, and fortunately, nothing scary has happened (yet!)

Future Plans

I imagine Garrett wants to sail around the world one day, just like myself. *watch this space*

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from Garrett’s story?

➜ Life is too short for mortgages

➜ Stay humble and focused on the dream

➜ Make the most of your youth

➜ Be rational with your decisions

And solo ocean crossings are very much possible, even if you’re just a teenager.

Conclusion

Garrett’s ocean crossings have inspired me, just as he has inspired thousands of people. He’s definitely someone I look forward to crossing paths with one day.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Garrett and and his ambitious cruising…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

He is living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Sailing Liberty: Helen’s Nationality, Boat, Cast and Income (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Liberty for 2026.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours building up Cruising Freedom. During that time, I’ve researched a ton about Sailing Liberty to learn more about their story.

If you wanted to know:

➜ What Helen’s nationality actually is

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If Ted and her are in a committed relationship

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Liberty FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

S/V Liberty

Crew Members

Ted

Helen, otherwise known as Mia Helena who is 33 years old.

Helen from Sailing Liberty is Estonian where she was previously a model in Tallinnfor numerous magazines.

Simply beautiful!

They sometimes use the handle @BikiniBuccaneer.

Ted is around 10 years older than Helen.

The Boat

Sailing Liberty owns a Starratt Jenks 45 and previously, a 1980 Mao Ta 41 Navigator.

Upgrades

Not only have they invested in lots of new camera gear, but they have fitted new solar panels, batteries, a new windvane, a new anchor, B&G AIS and a new rudder.

Location

To protect their privacy, I’ve decided to withhold the location of their yacht.

Past Cruising

They have sailed in the United States and Europe.

Affording It

Ted worked in showbiz and Helen worked as a model. Together, and without children or student debts to worry about, they were able to save a small fortune to buy a house, but instead bought a boat for cash!

Talk about true freedom right there! 😃

Net Worth

Sailing Liberty has a net worth of $330,000 USD based on the value of their boat and online business.

Making Loot

Ted and Helen are open about being beginners to the world of online business and affiliate marketing, which is where they derive most of their income.

They also make some money from YouTube ads (although they get demonetized sometimes given the revealing nature of their content), plus sales of their merchandise.

The most die-hard fans also send them donations which they truly appreciate.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen him on any other popular YouTube channels yet.

Big Moments

During their journey, they have dealt with some storms but nothing major yet.

Future Plans

Where to next? They are planning retro fit their boat first before crossing the world’s oceans.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ You don’t need an expensive boat

➜ Most cruising people are couples

➜ Use the resources you already have

➜ Stay humble and focused on freedom

And be willing to do the hard things.

Conclusion

If I can share one quote of theirs:

“Liberty and Freedom is in our blood, God given and a deepest aspiration among many of my brave country men. 🇪🇪

… but in order to be a free people in a country you have to put your own rugged individualism first.”

And they definitely embody this feeling with their channel.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Liberty and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Spear It Animal: Net Worth, Boat and YouTube Earnings (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Spear It Animal for 2026.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Spear It Animal to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their boat build project 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Spear It Animal afforded their boat

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What Spear It Animal’s net worth actually is

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Spear It Animal FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

Unknown

Crew Members

Raff and Sascha who are indeed a couple and are now married. They don’t have any kids and aren’t really interested at this stage.

The Boat

Spear It Animal owns a 2003 50′ Beneteau Cyclades. This is similar to the yacht that Sailing La Vagabonde originally had.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their kitchen, engine and numerous other modifications.

Location

They are currently working on their yacht in Deerfield, Florida.

Past Cruising

They have mostly sailed in the United States.

Affording It

They don’t come from money and had to work hard to fulfill their dreams.

Net Worth

As of 2026, Spear It Animal has a net worth of $570,000 USD. This isn’t much and is mostly reflective of the value of their online business.

Making Loot

I estimate that Raff and Sascha from Spear It Animal make $12,500 per month with their YouTube channel.

Yes, a 6-figure annual income from YouTube.

They achieve this through:

➜ Ads that play on their videos

➜ Amazon affiliate links

➜ Patreon subscriptions

➜ Selling their own merchandise

They are definitely treating their channel like a real business. Mind you – it takes around 40 hours per week to do all their filming, editing and uploading to YouTube.

Collaborations

They have done some collabs with Parlay Revival and David Shih. David is a friend of mine and I’m keen to meet Colin one day!

Sophia was one of their most popular guests on board.

Big Moments

During their journey, they haven’t had to endure much apart from endless boat work!

Future Plans

They are planning to eventually sail around the world. For now – they’re having a ton of fun!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Sailing and living on a boat is seriously fun

➜ Hard work always trumps dreaming about it

➜ Do what you can with the resources you have

➜ You don’t need a $500k boat to experience it

And ignore the haters along the way!

Conclusion

Spear It Animal are one of the best YouTube channels out there, providing fresh content and a unique angle.

I look forward to seeing their channel continue to grow!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Spear It Animal and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Hannah Ferrier Net Worth: How Much They Make (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Hannah Ferrier for 2026.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Hannah Ferrier from Below Deck.

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Hannah Ferrier got so wealthy

➜ How she makes her money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If she’s coming back to Below Deck

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Hannah Ferrier FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

She doesn’t have a boat but does crew on superyachts. She has enough money to buy a sailing catamaran of her own – for cash!

Real Name

Hannah Ferrier

Location

Hannah Ferrier is currently spending time between Australia and the Med.

Captain Sandy Yawn has publicly stated that she’d work with her again, according to this video:

Net Worth

Hannah Ferrier actually has a net worth of $2,400,000 AUD. She’s a millionaire as she has spent almost $0 over the past 17 years, while being paid a 6-figure income for most of those years.

But when you combine this with her husband, they are worth around $3,300,000 Australian dollars.

Hannah is a tough and self-sufficient women who has saved most of her money during her career and has invested wisely.

Making Loot

Hannah Ferrier has not only earned $10,000 per month through her work on superyachts, she has also made around $10,000 per month through TV contracts and brand deals.

Big Moments

She’s had some big moments, including leaving Conrad behind:

Hannah married fellow TV star, Josh Roberts.

Future Plans

Will Hannah stop cruising and have kids now? Potentially!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Reality TV can make you a fortune

➜ You don’t need to buy a boat to travel

➜ Stay humble and stay honest

➜ Hard work well and truly pays off

And of course, ignore the haters along the way!

Conclusion

Hannah is one of my favourites from Below Deck and I hope she returns for another season at some stage.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Hannah Ferrier and her travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

She living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

Back 2 Basics Adventures: Net Worth, Earnings and Fran’s Nationality (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Back 2 Basics Adventures for 2026.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Jack, Az and Fran to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with my fellow Aussie YouTube creators 😃)

In this article, I’ll be covering:

➜ How Back 2 Basics Adventures afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money through YouTube

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Who is Fran and does she have uncensored content

➜ If Strick and Fran are still together

➜ How you can start living on boats just like them

So you’re in the right place.

Now before we start, a quick intro from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Back 2 Basics Adventures FAQs (2026)

Boat Name

There is no official name for their boat, but they call it the Salty Dingo. This is because of how often they use it and the rough conditions they put it through.

They almost lost their trusty Salty Dingo boat recently in Cyclone Lucas off the Western Australia coast.

Their friends have a small trailerable sailing catamaran called S/V Tiki.

Crew Members

Jack Strickland (age 37) from Queensland, Australia.

Aaron ‘Az’ Gallagher (age 36) from Queensland, Australia.

Tom Strickland (age 38) is also in on some adventures.

But let’s forget about the boys for a minute because Fran is clearly the most popular addition to the Back 2 Basics Adventures YouTube channel and has blown up the views and subscribers.

Strick and Fran

On the 19th of June, 2022, Strick and Fran formed their own channel away from the Back 2 Basics Adventures main channel, calling it B2B Castaways (Strick and Fran) as it was just themselves.

Naturally, the channel become incredibly popular immediately as they brought their audience over from Back 2 Basics Adventures. It doesn’t feature AZ or Tom.

Now, you’re probably keen to find out more about Fran…

Fran’s full name is Francesca Pusceddu and she is 35 years old. She is an avid surfer with a love for spearfishing and snowboarding. Fran’s nationality is half Maltese and half Italian.

I’ve had multiple guys asking me if Fran has an OnlyFans account. The answer is a simple no. She doesn’t offer uncut footage so please stop asking. 👍

They continue to follow a Catch and Cook philosophy while enjoying sailing, kayaking and exploring new frontiers.

And the best news?

Strick and Fran are still together! The reason you don’t see them on Back 2 Basic Adventures is that they now have their own channel. Occasionally, Strick might do a video by himself on there but not Fran.

There was a conspiracy theory that they had separated, but this isn’t the case. I do think Strick will propose to Fran at some stage this year!

The Boat

Back 2 Basics Adventures own a 1995 Haines Hunter V17 fishing boat with registration number PZ338Q.

Sometimes they also use a Sportsman 19ft Riflebird.

Upgrades

They have kitted their main boat out with dive tanks, fish finders, AIS, EPIRB and Chartplotter.

Location

Back 2 Basics Adventures are from Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.

They have also spent a considerable amount of time in Cooktown, Weipa, Cape York, Torres Strait as well as the Whitsunday Region on the Great Barrier Reef.

Similarities with their channel can be made between them and YBS Youngbloods from Exmouth, Western Australia.

Past Cruising

They have so far explored in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Indonesia.

Affording It

The boys didn’t come from rich parents but simply worked hard as tradies for multiple years, saved up enough cash and then started YouTube several years ago.

It was only their 2nd video that ABSOLUTELY blew up online:

Crazy: 33 seconds with 21 million views!

Their infectious nature, ethics for the ocean and sheer authenticity won the hearts of many viewers from around the world, not just in Australia.

They have been able to capitalize on their vast viewership and purchase their recent boat for cash.

Net Worth

Some YouTubers have definitely become millionaires.

As of 2026, Back 2 Basics Adventures are worth a staggering $2,700,000 Australian dollars, or approximately $1,900,000 US dollars.

This is based on their boat’s value, their online business and the strong influence they have in the marine market globally.

As YouTube influencers, they have been offered many free products including fishing equipment and even expensive boats given their large audience on social media.

Making Loot

So then, how do they actually make money on YouTube? I’ve done the research and here’s exactly how they do it…

➜ They sell their own B2B Adventures merchandise

➜ They run their own Patreon account

➜ They also allow ads on their YouTube channel

With this in mind, it’s estimated that the guys from Back 2 Basics Adventures are making $12,700/month on their YouTube channel. Pretty impressive hey?

They don’t accept sponsorships at this stage but are seeking to launch their own range of fishing equipment through their online store.

Collaborations

They have made multiple collabs with other YouTube creators in recent times, and the most notable was the recent video with Sailing La Vagabonde. Many similarities can be made between both channels.

Another channel that has strong similarities is Sailing Nandji. I look forward to seeing a collab with them too!

Big Moments

While they’re bloody fun to watch, they have had some interesting experiences such as:

➜ Breaking their motorboat while towing

➜ Almost hitting their EPIRB and getting rescued

➜ Having a scary encounter while camping on a remote sand strip at night (were they pirates or just Indonesian fishermen?)

➜ Getting fish hooks caught in body parts (ouch!)

But fortunately, they have kept smiling through most of this! But there was this one near-death incident in 2013.

It was Jack’s best mate Az who blacked out while free diving that was the worst experience:

There are many lessons worth learning from that incident. I’m glad that Az is OK and that Jack made the documentary for all of us to learn.

Future Plans

Where to next? With Australia’s borders now fully open, we can expect to see them exploring further afield. Will buy purchase their own sailboat? More than likely!

Even better, I believe one of the major manufacturers will probably sponsor them based on how engaging their videos are!

Edit: My prediction was correct! They just got sponsored by Genesis. 🤩 They definitely deserve every bit of success.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from the boys?

➜ Create epic content for YouTube

➜ Tell a real story worth sharing

➜ You don’t need an expensive boat

➜ Be willing to take risks for the rewards

And of course, find a beautiful mermaid just like Fran. We all have to agree that she is absolutely gorgeous! 😍

Conclusion

Jack and Az are legends in Australia, paving the way for many of us to explore our own backyards in the pursuit of fun, freedom and fulfillment.

They remind us every that that life is too short.

So what are you waiting for?

Put down your smartphone.

Open the front door.

Pack the car.

It’s time to get out there and explore!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Back 2 Basics Adventures and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but living on a boat full-time is what I’m planning!

They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of a liveaboard sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

Learn More ➜

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)