Sailing Nomad Citizens: Boat and Daniela’s Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Nomad Citizens for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about the Nomad Citizens channel to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Marin and Daniela 😃 their story inspires me!)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How this family afforded their boat

➜ If they’re making good money on YouTube

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can access uncut Vimeo content

➜ 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 Nomad Citizens FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Nomad Citizen

Crew Members

Marvin Heurt (age 33)

Daniela Milan (age 29)

She’s a yoga enthusiast and enjoys her time in front of the camera. Both her and Marvin are mixed nationality and live as nomads, hence the name of their YouTube channel.

They also have their two kids on board. One is 3 and the other is almost 1 years old.

The Boat

Their boat is a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 47.3 (sometimes referred to as the ‘473) built in France.

This is the owner’s version as opposed to the more popular charter version, and it has 2 cabins and 2 heads.

While it isn’t popular as a bluewater cruiser (it’s heavy and slow), Marvin and Dani have certainly made it work for them.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their yacht with:

➜ Charging station for their electrical gear (cameras, laptops and more)

➜ B&G AIS and Chartplotter

➜ Secondary anchor with chain and lines

Location

They are currently in The Caribbean, as we can see one of their latest videos:

Past Cruising

So far since starting their YouTube channel, they have taken their yacht to:

➜ France

➜ Algarve

➜ Reunion Island

➜ Portugal and Balearic Islands

They are currently in the Caribbean

Affording It

Marvin and Daniela had worked for several years before they had kids while saving up enough to purchase their beautiful vessel. They didn’t come from rich parents and chose to be resourceful to attain their dream.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Sailing Nomad Citizens have a net worth of $1,100,000.

Making Loot

They make $5,900/month on YouTube by:

➜ Referrals to yacht products

➜ Selling their own merchandise

➜ Patreon and PayPal donations

They don’t offer uncensored content or OnlyFans access, although it’s been highly requested.

Collaborations

On their channel, they haven’t yet featured other YouTubers. There aren’t too many other channels like theirs although RAN Sailing is the closest.

Big Moments

Some incredible moments from their journey include:

➜ Losing their engine onboard

➜ Assisting other boats who were dragging anchors

I must admit, this was a little over-dramatized

Future Plans

Where to next? It’s likely they’ll be sailing with their children for years to come (including homeschooling on the boat) and will continue their YouTube videos.

It’s more than likely that they’ll do the South Pacific cruise through to Australia.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this wonderful family?

➜ Use the resources you have available

➜ Don’t be afraid to sail with young kids

➜ You CAN cross oceans with a Beneteau

➜ Buy a yacht that is safe and comfortable

…and have a ton of fun! We only live once.

Conclusion

Sailing Nomad Citizens joins a list of cruising YouTubers who have young children on board, including:

➜ SV Delos

➜ Sailing La Vagabonde

➜ Sailing Nandji

They all remind us that life is worth living for today, not tomorrow. I certainly cannot wait to see what’s next!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Nomad Citizens and their travels…

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

They’re a family living the dream, but that dream is quite attainable.

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…🙂)

Wind Hippie Sailing: Net Worth and YouTube Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Wind Hippie Sailing for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have spent way too many hours watching and researching everything I could about Wind Hippie Sailing to learn more about her sailing story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Holly Martin 😃 She is socially awkward just like me!)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Wind Hippie Sailing afforded her boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If Holly Martin is single or has a boyfriend

➜ 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… 🙂

Wind Hippie Sailing FAQs (January 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Gecko

Crew Members

Holly Martin (age 28)

She is single and is sailing the world by herself, although sometimes has friends join her on the journey. Her sister Tish does some of the video editing from her home so Holly can get on with sailing around the world.

The Boat

Holly from Wind Hippie Sailing has a Gride 27 double-ender sloop that was made almost 40 years ago.

Upgrades

She has hardly done any upgrades.

Her boat has no fridge which explains why she’s often diving for dinner! She also has no outboard for her dinghy and uses a windvane for self-steering. She’s ambitious as she is committed to her journey.

That said, she has built her own dodger and bimini, installed more solar and batteries and

Location

Wind Hippie Sailing is in Mamanucas.

Past Cruising

She is no stranger to danger (bad dad joke…last one I promise!), but Holly has explored with her boat in:

➜ Antigua

➜ Galapagos

➜ Fiji

➜ Marquesas

As I mentioned above, she’s now in French Polynesia and will stay for a few weeks.

Affording It

Where did Holly get the money? She saved hard after working several years in casual jobs. Her boat only cost her around $5,000 and she repaired most of it herself being as resourceful as she is.

Net Worth

Wind Hippie Sailing is worth $120,000. She isn’t rich but she’s one of the happiest people I’ve come across in the sailing community. Despite the conditions, she avoids the drama and simply gets on with the job. Compare that to the popular channels and we have a diamond in the rough!

Making Loot

Holly is definitely running her channel as more of a hobby rather than a business, but still makes around $700/month on YouTube. This is made through:

➜ Running ads on her channel

➜ Doing talks on sailing in person

She could be doing a lot more but perhaps hasn’t worked out how to do it all yet.

Collaborations

Who has she been with? Who is that guy on the boat? Well, that’s her friend and she is definitely still single despite them getting along so well!

She hasn’t really collaborated with any other YouTubers but I would LOVE to see her sail with Sam Holmes. Those two have so many similarities!

If there are two channels that Holly has strong synergy with, then it’s White Spot Pirates and Unforgettable Sailing. I highly recommend checking out those two channels if you enjoy the sheer empowerment that comes with watching women sailing by themselves.

Big Moments

Given that I’ve been watching her sailing journey for a while, I’ve noted several moments during that time:

➜ She ran aground once (making her a true sailor!)

➜ She has lost her engine on more than one occasion

➜ Fixing up her sails and anchors a few times

➜ The boat next to hers experienced a robbery

She hasn’t created any drama and has simply experienced the raw nature of living on a sailboat.

Future Plans

Holly plans to continue to sail the world and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In 10 years she’ll be still sailing the world. Where will YOU be?

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this gorgeous YouTuber?

➜ Buy a simple boat and go now

➜ Don’t worry about judgment

➜ Women can sail solo quite easily

➜ Be prepared to do your own boat work

And of course, simply be real with everyone!

Conclusion

Holly has already spent more than half her life floating on a sailboat. I can’t wait to see what’s in store next….and here in Australia, we’ll welcome her with open arms!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Wind Hippie Sailing and her travels…

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

Holly 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 Sweet Ruca: Boat Type and YouTube Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Sweet Ruca for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have spent 34 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Sweet Ruca to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Curtis and Kate 😃)

If you’re curious about them and want to know:

➜ How Sailing Sweet Ruca afforded their boat

➜ And how they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If they sell extra/uncut footage

➜ 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 Sweet Ruca FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Sweet Ruca

Crew Members

Curtis Jazwiecki (age 36)

Kate Gladieux (age 35)

Both come from a racing background and dedicated to go cruising full-time as liveaboards.

Roxy is their dog

The Boat

Sailing Sweet Ruca’s boat is a 2000 J/46 which is a sailing/cruising yacht designed for speed rather than comfort or luxuries.

Despite its length and beam, it only has two cabins and two heads.

Upgrades

Safety and performance is paramount for Curtis and Kate, and since purchasing their yacht, they have upgraded the electronics with:

➜ B&G 2000 Instruments

➜ B&G Zeus 3 Chartplotter

➜ B&G 4G radar system

➜ NMEA 2000 network

➜ An iPad with Navionics

They certainly picked the right tools for the job!

Location

They’re currently in Uruguay:

Past Cruising

Sailing Sweet Ruca isn’t all about beautiful bodies and sailboat tech. They have genuinely explored in:

➜ Brazil

➜ The Bahamas

➜ The British Virgin Islands

They had also sailed a little in the United States when they first bought their boat.

Affording It

Curtis and Kate worked hard for several years. Without any kids (does the dog count?), they were able to save up just enough for their yacht. They sold their house and moved aboard to live a nomadic lifestyle.

Net Worth

Sailing Sweet Ruca are worth $620,000 US dollars.

Making Loot

Their nomadic lifestyle on YouTube pays them $5,100/month made via:

➜ Running YouTube ads

➜ Selling Sweet Ruca merchandise

➜ Donations via Patreon

Interestingly, they don’t use affiliate links and are leaving genuine money on the table.

Collaborations

While they haven’t really been featured on other YouTube channels, they have been inspired by:

➜ Gone With The Wynns

➜ MJ Sailing

➜ Project Atticus

I look forward to seeing them on other channels and sharing their wisdom for others.

Big Moments

It hasn’t been perfect sailing for these two (is it ever?), and some interesting moments include:

➜ Spotting an unidentified boat at sea

➜ Experiencing close lightning strikes

➜ Watching some sailboats crash

Fortunately, they haven’t created any drama themselves. This is just a typical part of the cruiser’s lifestyle.

Future Plans

Where to next? They’re heading into South America and may then head towards the South Pacific.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this wonderful and skilled couple?

➜ Buy a simple yacht

➜ Learn some basic skills

➜ Plan your weather window

➜ You CAN take your dog(s)

And consider all options before you buy your dream boat.

Conclusion

I’ve noticed that their channel has really picked up over these last few months, and I certainly can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Sweet Ruca 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…🙂)

Sailing Zola: Net Worth, Income and Nellie Cronen’s OnlyFans (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Zola for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 27 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Zola to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Captain Banner and the beautiful Nellie 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Zola afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can buy uncensored videos of Nellie Cronen

➜ 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… 🙂

Flying Zola (previously Sailing Zola) FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Zola

Crew Members

Banner Sullivan (age 29)

Nellie Cronen (age 27) and is leaving the channel for a while.

Banner and Nellie are actually friends and aren’t dating. Yes – Nellie is single!

The Boat

They’re sailing with a 2006 Beneteau Oceanis 39.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their yacht with:

➜ B&G Chartplotter

➜ Microwave

They have 3 cabins and 2 heads.

Location

They are currently in The Bahamas, as per their latest video:

This means they are currently up to date on their videos

Past Cruising

Where have they explored since buying their yacht? So far…

➜ The United States

➜ Bahamas

➜ Dominican Republic

The plan is to continue sailing for years into the future.

Affording It

How did they afford the boat? They’re influencers who also had jobs. They saved up enough, sold their cars and funded the purchase of their yacht which cost $143,000 US dollars.

Net Worth

As of 2023, the crew from Sailing Zola has a net worth of $670,000.

Making Loot

They make very little on YouTube, although the boat is operated by Instagram influencers who have brand sponsorships (Buff Bunny Collection) and make a full-time income living on the boat. They also have a small Patreon membership but they don’t offer uncut footage.

Collaborations

Have you seen them on any other YouTube channels dedicated to cruising? I haven’t, but if you have, please let me know.

Big Moments

They were novices when they started and experienced:

➜ Dragging anchor for half a mile

➜ They had a few struggles with their engine

➜ Nellie left the boat due to family issues

Future Plans

Where to next? Will they fly their new plane around the world? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful couple?

➜ Buy a simple yacht

➜ Learn basic maintenance

➜ You’ll learn a ton by doing

➜ Working remotely is possible

And of course, find a beautiful woman to support your cruising journey!

Conclusion

I have enjoyed watching their journey so far and can’t wait to see Nellie come back to the channel in the near future!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Zola 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…🙂)

Sailing On A Whim: What Happened To Them? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing On A Whim for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 57 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing On A Whim to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Sailing On A Whim 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing On A Whim afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where did they go? Are they coming back to YouTube?

➜ 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 On A Whim FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V On A Whim

Crew Members

Dan (age 41)

Krista (age 34) is Dan’s friend, not his girlfriend.

Lilly

The Boat

Sailing On A Whim has a 39′ yacht

Upgrades

They have upgraded their yacht with a water maker, solar panels and battery bank. The previous owner took great care of the boat so there wasn’t much to be done.

Location

Their last video from Marsh Harbour was posted on the 25th of November, 2021:

No one really knows what happened to Sailing On A Whim. Perhaps they sold the boat, got divorced and left YouTube behind? If you do have more information, please let me know.

Past Cruising

While they were active on YouTube, they sailed to the Bahamas and back to the United States.

Affording It

Dan worked hard over several years to buy their dreamboat.

Net Worth

Sailing On A Whim are worth $260,000.

Making Loot

How can they afford to keep sailing?

➜ They run their own Patreon membership (3 paying subscribers only…)

➜ They put Amazon links in their video descriptions

➜ They run ads on their videos

That said – they haven’t uploaded for a while, but when they were, it’s estimated their income was around $2,500/month.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen them sailing on any other boats or featured on any other channels.

Big Moments

What happened during their journey?

➜ They ran aground (making them true sailors!)

➜ Touring the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

Future Plans

Where to next? Are they still sailing? Did they sell the boat and return to land-life? So many questions left unanswered.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Buy an affordable boat

➜ Go small and go now

Conclusion

While small, I really did enjoy their channel. It felt simple yet knowledgeable unlike the ‘chicks for clicks’ YouTubers that dominate YouTube.

I can’t wait to see them return to the platform in the very near future.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing On A Whim 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…🙂)

Sailing Tranquilo: Net Worth and YouTube Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Tranquilo for 2023.

Over the last 4 years, I have spent 31 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Tranquilo to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Sailing Tranquilo 😃 my fellow Australians who are sailing around the world!)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Tranquilo afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can source uncensored content

➜ 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 Tranquilo FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Tranquilo

Crew Members

Filip Makowski (age 41)

El Makowski (age 38)

Aiden Makowski (age 12)

The Boat

Sailing Tranquilo owns a Hanse 455 which they live on and create their YouTube content.

They upgraded their yacht to a bluewater ocean-capable yacht which took some time but was definitely worth the effort!

They previously had a Beneteau 473

Upgrades

Upgrades to their yacht include:

➜ AIS to detect other ships

➜ Radar reflector

➜ 75hp engines (instead of 50hp)

➜ Rocna 33 anchor with 100m of chain, instead of 60m

➜ Boom brake (I haven’t seen this on too many other yachts)

Location

They are currently in Bora Bora.

They plan to stay here for a while.

Past Cruising

Sailing Tranquilo is no stranger to sailing. They have explored in:

➜ Australia in the early days including the Whitsundays

➜ Panama including the Panama Canal

➜ Galapagos Islands

➜ The Caribbean and Mediterranean

➜ Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas

They also did the World ARC in 2017.

Affording It

They both worked hard for several years to afford their boat. Their yacht only cost around $240,000 so it’s not so far out of reach for most people.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Sailing Tranquilo have a net worth of $627,000 US dollars. This is based on the value of their boat and online business.

Making Loot

They don’t monetize their channel all that much, making just $2,500/month. They make this through:

➜ Running YouTube ads

➜ Patreon (but they only have 8 subscribers…)

They could do much better but they’re probably not doing YouTube for the income. It’s likely they have investment properties in Australia that fuel their lifestyle.

Collaborations

Have you seen them on other cruising YouTube channels? I haven’t but do see some synergies between them and Sailing Nandji or even Free Range Sailing.

Big Moments

Some moments in their journey include:

➜ Having their engines die in Nevis

➜ Dragging anchor in Saba

➜ Losing their steering on passage

Fortunately, they haven’t created any unnecessary drama. All these incidents are just a normal part of the cruising lifestyle.

Future Plans

Where to next? They’re planning on sailing to Australia via the Coconut Milk Run. ETA…12 months!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful family?

➜ Buy a yacht to start sailing sooner

➜ Share the good times with the world

➜ Sail to the weather, not your calendar

➜ Be prepared to do some boat work yourself

And taking solo children is totally OK!

Conclusion

It’s been wonderful watching just about every YouTube episode so far, and I can’t wait to see what else is in store. Australia will welcome them home with open arms!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Tranquilo 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…🙂)

Sailing Starship Friendship: What Happened To Them? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Starship Friendship for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have spent hours upon hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Starship Friendship to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with David and Kellie 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Starship Friendship afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where did they go? Missing? Divorced?

➜ 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 Starship Friendship FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Starship Friendship

Crew Members

David Weible (age 37)

Kellie Peterson (age 35)

They met at the famous Burning Man Festival.

The Boat

Sailing Starship Friendship owns a Lagoon 42

Upgrades

Lagoon catamarans generally aren’t suitable for crossing large oceans as they’re designed to be used for the charter market. That said, David and Kellie made it work and upgraded their boat with:

➜ A diesel generator

➜ 600 watts of solar

➜ Airconditioning

They also converted their inside dining table to a day bed.

Location

Sailing Starship Friendship has NOT uploaded any new videos in approximately 2 years. Did they get divorced and give up on YouTube?

Strangely enough, Kellie uploaded the world’s strangest video recently:

Super weird and tells us nothing at all. Kellie really seems ‘off’ doesn’t she?

I also noticed that their own website was down when I checked back in May of 2022.

Update: She recently posted this video:

So she’s in Martinique and her husband is with her.

Past Cruising

They didn’t explore all that much, but did see:

➜ Bermuda

➜ The Atlantic

Are they still sailing? I’d like to think so!

Affording It

David and Kellie had worked in corporate jobs and saved up over several years to afford their catamaran.

Net Worth

Sailing Starship Friendship has a net worth of $550,000.

Making Loot

Sailing Starship Friendship doesn’t really monetize their channel all that well. They only ran some YouTube ads and did Patreon.

Still, they were making around $4,000/month at their prime.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen them on any other YouTube cruising channels at this stage. If you have, let me know and I can update this article! 🙂

Big Moments

Their journey has been relatively straightforward. They’ve come across a ton of storm boats. Other than that, their biggest moment are the questions surrounding their disappearance. Where did they go? What happened to them? Are they still together?

Rumor has it that they might be in rehab or simply don’t wish to share any of their life publicly on YouTube.

Future Plans

It’s hard to know where they’ll go next, or if they’ll ever upload videos again.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ A Lagoon CAN cross oceans

➜ You can work remotely

➜ Don’t be afraid to do it while you’re young

➜ Do let the YouTube community know if you’re OK

Conclusion

I really enjoyed their channel as much as you did while they were active on YouTube, and I am certainly looking forward to seeing them return soon!

Until then, I’ll be working remotely…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Starship Friendship 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…🙂)

Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly: Matt & Kristen’s Net Worth and Boat (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 33 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing GBU to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Matt and Kristen 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How old are Matt and Kristen?

➜ Can you access uncensored or uncut content?

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 Good, Bad, And Ugly FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Dead Dolphin

Crew Members

Matt (age 36)

Kristen R Davis (age 26)

The Boat

Ever wondered what kind of boat they have? I’ve done the research.

Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly own a 1979 Hunter 37C yacht.

They bought this on Craigslist for $5,000. It has twin cabins and one head, although the 2nd bedroom is Kristen’s makeup room and is occasionally used as a guest bedroom.

Upgrades

They have done a bunch of boat upgrades during their project videos. These include:

➜ New kitchen including the kitchen sink

➜ New washing machine (they made it fit!)

➜ A brand new engine from Beta Marine

I can’t wait to see what’s in store next!

Location

Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly is currently in Puerto Rico doing boat work and upgrades, as we can see from one of their latest videos:

They are on track with their video updates. They were previously in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina.

Past Cruising

Matt and Kristen have sailed in:

➜ Key West

➜ Dominican Republic

➜ Puerto Rico

Affording It

Matt and Kristen aren’t luxury cruisers and simply made things happen with what they have. After all, their yacht cost them a mere $5,000! They’re following the ‘go small, go now’ philosophy which I highly respect.

Net Worth

YouTubers can do well for themselves.

Are of 2023, Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly have a net worth of $457,000 US dollars.

This combines their boat value and personal incomes.

Making Loot

How do they actually make this YouTube gig work?

➜ They run ads on their YouTube channel

➜ They use affiliate links in their description

➜ They sell their own Sailing GBU merchandise

➜ They do referrals to Amazon and Precision Sails

➜ They do referrals to Amazon and Precision Sails

In total, they make around $7,200/month on YouTube which is just enough to keep them going. They share some more details here:

At this time, they don’t offer OnlyFans or any nudist content.

Collaborations

Have you seen them on any other YouTube channels? I haven’t but if you have, please let me know!

Big Moments

Some cool moments in their journey include:

➜ Sailing with no engine

➜ Dropping their anchor in the wrong spot

➜ Going shark fishing more than once

➜ Losing their steering while sailing

They also kept moving their washing machine around… 😅

Future Plans

Where to next? They’re going to explore South America from here onwards.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this ambitious couple? A lot, actually:

➜ Keep things super simple

➜ Look on Craigslist for deals

➜ Don’t be afraid to innovate

➜ Live within your means

And make the most of this short life!

Conclusion

I love this channel for being ingenious to make their dreams happen!

I can’t wait to see what’s in their pipeline.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly 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…🙂)

Ryan And Sophie Sailing: Boat, Ages and YouTube Income (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Ryan And Sophie Sailing for 2022.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 22 hours watching their videos and researching everything I could about Ryan And Sophie Sailing to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Ryan And Sophie’s channel 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Ryan and Sophie afforded their boat

➜ Where they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How old they are and their age differences

➜ How you can live the laptop lifestyle

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… 🙂

Ryan And Sophie Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Polar Seal whose home port is Stockholm, Sweden.

Crew Members

Ryan Ellison (age 29)

Sophie Darsy (age 28)

Ryan is from the United States while Sophie is French, and they met in Sweden in March 2015 and 7+ years later, they’re still thriving!

If you want to see Sophie speaking French, then this is beautiful:

The Boat

Ryan and Sophie Sailing own a 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40 owner’s version. This is slightly smaller than the first yacht Riley had from Sailing La Vagabonde, but it’s still quite roomy inside as they only have 2 cabins.

Upgrades

Upgrades to Polar Seal include:

➜ 400W walk-on solar panels

➜ New navigation systems

➜ New 12v system and lithium batteries

➜ Brand new sails with blue water upgrades

➜ Their own DIY Watermaker

Fun fact: Sophie broke the exhaust cover on the aft of the boat. 😄

Location

According to Instagram and YouTube, they are at the Annapolis Boat Show:

This means they are reasonably up to date with their videos.

Ryan has recently done a solo sail across the Atlantic as you’ve seen on YouTube, and they raised $1,000 for the U.N. through sales of their Explore Humanity T-shirts.

Past Cruising

They have sailed in:

➜ The Atlantic

➜ The Mediterranean

➜ The United States

Every passage and destination has been done together, apart from the Atlantic crossing.

Their next destination is the Pacific starting in late 2022 and going throughout 2023.

Affording It

Ryan and Sophie aren’t rich but without kids, they were able to save enough to purchase their boat for cash.

Net Worth

YouTubers can do quite well for themselves.

As of 2023, Ryan and Sophie Sailing have a net worth of $725,000 US dollars based on their yacht value and business.

This allows them the freedom to roam free.

Making Loot

They monetize their channel quite well, and make money from:

➜ Amazon Associates links in their description

➜ Referrals to Catamaran Supply

➜ Running YouTube advertisements

➜ Selling their own Polar Seal apparel

With this, they make around $6,500/month on YouTube which is enough to keep the adventures going.

Collaborations

I have seen them on other YouTube channels including:

➜ Sailing Millennial Falcon

➜ 59 Degrees North podcast (one of my favorites and definitely worth listening to!)

Big Moments

Moments in their journey include:

➜ Deciding against crossing the Atlantic in a motor vessel (a very sound decision!)

➜ Ryan crossed the Atlantic solo from Lanzarote, Spain to the Canary Islands

➜ Encountering a migrant raft between the Canary Islands and Africa

This is the most emotional sailing video I’ve ever seen:

Future Plans

Where to next? They haven’t been quite clear but it’s likely they’ll be heading for the South Pacific and towards Australia. We can’t wait!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this powerful sailing couple?

➜ Choose an owner’s version layout over a charter version

➜ Don’t be afraid to cross oceans solo (providing you’re very well prepared and experienced, of course!)

➜ Aim to monetize your channel as best as you can

➜ Working remotely is very much possible

And plan ahead when taking risks!

Conclusion

I can’t wait to see what’s on the horizon for this YouTube channel. I’ve certainly enjoyed watching them so far and Sophie’s accent is beautiful!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Ryan And Sophie Sailing 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…🙂)

Chasing Currents: Everything You Wanted To Know

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Chasing Currents for 2023.

I’ve been watching them ever since they started publishing videos on YouTube.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Brynn and Jade 😃 they’re very relatable)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Chasing Currents afforded their yacht

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where they are planning to sail

➜ 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… 🙂

Chasing Currents FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Talisman

Crew Members

Brynn (age 30) and Jade (age 32)

Both are from England (Birmingham) and they have been together since the age of 19.

The Boat

Chasing Currents have a 28′ Emsworth Salton Stag with a fixed keel. It’s only 28 feet long but with a 9-foot beam, which does mean the gallery is surprisingly large.

Upgrades

Their upgrades include:

➜ 50 meters of chain for their Rocna anchor

➜ Raymarine AIS and chartplotter

➜ Handheld VHF and recently added a fixed DSC VHF and accessories

➜ Victron battery monitor

➜ Solar panels

Location

According to Instagram, they were in Cartagena, Spain.

They have just sailed to Rome, Italy:

This means they are currently up to date on their videos.

Past Cruising

Chasing Currents have explored numerous countries in the Med.

Affording It

Jade had 30 jobs by the age of 30 and had saved extensively. She got sick of the instability of seasonal work. Brynn equally worked as hard and they saved up enough to purchase their boat.

Net Worth

Chasing Currents are worth $157,000 US dollars.

Making Loot

They make their income by:

➜ Selling their own Chasing Currents merchandise

➜ Using Amazon Associates links on their videos

➜ Running YouTube ads on their channel

This has created a part-time income of $1,900/month.

Collaborations

Have you seen them on other sailing YouTube channels? I haven’t, but there is a lot of synergy between them and Sailing Yacht Florence. I imagine they’ll do a collab in the near future!

Future Plans

Where to next? It’s likely that they’ll explore the Mediterranean.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from them?

➜ Find the best yacht you can afford

➜ Be prepared to do some boat work yourself

➜ It’s OK to sail with a shorter boat

➜ Find someone who shares your passion

And of course…have a ton of fun!

Conclusion

I really enjoy this smaller channel and can’t wait to see what Brynn and Jade have in store for us next!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Chasing Currents 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…🙂)