Sailing Dawn Hunters: Iana’s Age, Net Worth and Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Dawn Hunters for 2023.

Over the last few years, I have spent around 17 hours watching and researching everything I could about William and Iana to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their channel, Sailing Dawn Hunters 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Dawn Hunters afforded their steel yacht

➜ Exactly how they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Their age differences and more about Iana

➜ How you can start crossing oceans too

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 Dawn Hunters FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Dawn Hunters

Crew Members

The Sailing Dawn Hunters cast are:

William (56) from the United States

Iana (27) originally from Russia

They have been married for 4 years, and yes, they are 30 years apart in age!

The Boat

Dawn Hunters have a 1985 De Vries 45′ steel motor sailor and also had a 1984 Jefferson motor yacht. Some call it a frigate because of how strong and powerful it is!

Upgrades

There have been a ton of upgrades:

➜ Pulpit for the anchor and furling

➜ 3 different types of anchors (150lbs, 75lbs and 80lbs)

➜ Twin lifting frames (Davits) that double as booms

➜ They also retrofitted the interior extensively, but it’s a work in progress

Location

They are currently in The Bahamas.

Did their boat sink? I do check their channel often and still haven’t found anything new. If you have more information, please let me know.

Affording It

William worked for decades as an engineer on offshore oil rigs and mines in Africa. He saved up a ton and was able to buy his steel yacht for cash.

Iana was a dentist, author and photographer and was looking for a way to continue living nomadically.

Net Worth

Most cruisers are millionaires, but not this couple.

As of 2023, Sailing Dawn Hunters have a net worth of $570,000 US dollars.

This is based on the value of their boat and William’s retirement account. Still, you don’t have to be wealthy to see the world via sailboat.

Making Loot

Despite not really trying, they do make $1,700/month on YouTube via:

➜ Patreon and PayPal subscriptions

➜ Selling their own merchandise

➜ Running YouTube advertising (although they did get de-monetized for breaching community guidelines)

➜ Affiliate links in their description

They have a smaller channel and so the revenue isn’t as high as others.

Iana has just started her own jewelry boutique (Jewls and Times) which features some incredible nautical jewelry. If you want to support their channel, then I definitely recommend buying a piece or two. 😊

Collaborations

Have you seen Sailing Dawn Hunters on any other channels? If you do, please reach out and I’ll update this article. I do see a lot of synergy between them and Free Range Sailing.

Big Moments

Some experiences they’ve experienced include:

➜ Doing a Mayday call

➜ Getting caught in storm seas

➜ Suffering a shark attack

➜ Experiencing a fire on board

Future Plans

They are into their next season and provide some guidance about their lives and the future of their channel in this video:

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from these YouTubers?

➜ You can definitely sail with a steel yacht

➜ Don’t be afraid to take on big projects

➜ If you catch a mermaid, don’t let her go 😎

William is certainly one lucky guy!

Conclusion

I have thoroughly enjoyed their boat build and can’t wait to see them uploading videos once again!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Dawn Hunters 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.

And William certainly has caught himself a beautiful mermaid!

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…🙂)

Cat Greatcircle: How Did They Afford The Outremer? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Cat Greatcircle for 2023.

I am learning more about this beautiful couple.

In the meantime, if you wanted to know:

➜ How Cat Greatcircle afforded their Outremer

➜ How they make their money today

➜ Any upgrades they’ve made to their catamaran

➜ What exactly happened with the boat crash

➜ 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… 🙂

Cat Greatcircle FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Surya

Crew Members

Mark and Marijke Ham.

Joost Ham

They have their teenage (Els, Annelies and Thomas) children on board who have their own channel called Sailing Surya.

This family are originally from Denmark and have explored much of the Netherlands, Norway and the Mediterranean Sea.

Their friend Ann is also seen on some episodes.

They also have their dog dogs onboard. Morris is their Wolf Pomeranian and Nelson which is a Chihuahua.

The Boat

Greatcircle has a 2021 Outremember 55 (5X) which cost $1,750,000 including options. They have opted for as much carbon fiber as much as possible.

This is only hull #4 of the current model. The 55 is one of Outremer’s latest models and became popular after Sailing La Vagabonde became a brand ambassador.

Previously they had a Lagoon 52S catamaran called S/V Greatcircle and carried the name forward onto the new channel, although the Outremer is called S/V Surya.

Previous to this, they owned a Lagoon 39 catamaran.

And previous to that, they had a smaller Rival 34 yacht which Marijke originally owned when she was younger, so this was actually bought back but then later sold to make room for the Lagoon.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their Outremer catamaran extensively, but I’m not entirely sure which options they chose. I’ll reach out and update this article soon.

Location

According to YouTube, they are in Fiji:

Past Cruising

Where have they been so far? Many places:

➜ Mallorca and Ibiza

➜ The Canary Islands

➜ Martinique (Regatta)

➜ Panama and the Galapagos

➜ Marquesas

They are heading towards Vanuatu and Fiji.

Affording It

Both worked for several decades and built businesses to afford their catamaran.

Net Worth

Cat Greatcircle has a net worth of $3,500,000.

Making Loot

They make most of their income through investments. They haven’t really monetized their channel all that much, unlike most other channels. They’re certainly not doing this for the income… 👍

Collaborations

Have they met up with any other sailing YouTubers? Not really, but they have been in the GLYW0500 (Around The World Rally) where they met up with several other Outremer owners.

Big Moments

Some of the best moments include:

➜ Getting delivery of their Outremer 55

➜ Sailing in the Regatta

➜ Conducting factory tours and test sails

➜ Experiencing the boat crash in Aruba (they were hit by a motor vessel)

Future Plans

Where are they sailing to? Well, New Zealand is the ultimate destination!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ It’s OK to buy an expensive catamaran

➜ You can certainly take your teenage kids

➜ Outremer make an epic catamaran

➜ Don’t wait until it’s simply too lat

Conclusion

Cat Greatcircle are unique within the YouTube sailing community. They actually have a late model catamaran that’s worth a lot…and the deserve every bit of it!

They’re down to earth and I look forward to seeing more of their adventures. But for now…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Cat Greatcircle 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 Finding Avalon: Why Did They Stop Youtube? (2023)

The Ultimate Guide to Sailing On Finding Avalon For 2023

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing On Finding Avalon for 2023.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with my fellow Australians, Jackson and Xanthe 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing On Finding Avalon afforded their boat

➜ Why they haven’t uploaded in over a year

➜ How they made their money while sailing

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Xanthe’s details including age and location

➜ 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 Finding Avalon FAQs (January 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Finding Avalon

Crew Members

Jackson Cranfield (age 31)

Xanthe Cranfield (age 29)

They met at a bar at a ski resort in Victoria and bonded instantly.

The Boat

Sailing On Finding Avalon has a 2005 Elan Impression 384.

This was previously a charter boat but they have converted her for bluewater cruising. She was purchased in Europe and they sailed her back to Australia.

Upgrades

Some upgrades to their boat include:

➜ 2019 3m dinghy with 2018 Suzuki 6hp outboard

➜ Spectra watermaker

Location

What happened to the crew from Sailing on Finding Avalon? Well, Xanthe got pregnant! She gave birth in early 2022.

They also sold their boat.

Currently, they are home in Melbourne, Australia and don’t plan to be sailing anytime soon.

Past Cruising

Before they became a family and settled down, where did they go?

➜ The Caribbean

➜ The Mediterranean

➜ The South Pacific and back to Australia

They got back just in time before Australia went into a hard lockdown which lasted almost 2 years!

Affording It

Were they rich? Nope! They both worked hard and their yacht only cost them $120,000 at the time.

Net Worth

Sailing on Finding Avalon is worth $247,000.

Making Loot

Their income was derived from:

➜ YouTube ads on their videos

➜ Patreon and PayPal

➜ Selling their merchandise

They were making around $3,000/month before they finished uploading any new videos to Youtube.

Collaborations

Did you see them on any other channels? I haven’t, but they did share the yacht with Ben and Luke who were mates of Jackson.

I can see a ton of symmetry between them and Sailing La Vagabonde.

Big Moments

Some moments in the Avalon journey include:

➜ Running their yacht aground

➜ Dragging anchor more than once

➜ Spending 26 days at sea

Future Plans

Where to next? Now that the sailboat has been sold (what a heck of a journey!), these two will settle down for a while before embarking on their next epic adventure.

It’s likely that they’ll buy a car and caravan and do the big lap around Australia

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this Aussie power couple?

➜ Charter boats CAN cross oceans!

➜ You need to make this all work.

➜ A <40′ yacht is quite reasonable

➜ Go small and go now. You can!

And of course…make it memorable!

Conclusion

I really do miss these guys on YouTube. They were craft, knowledgeable, and definitely had a ball out there!

And certainly can’t wait until they’re back. In the meantime, it’s your turn…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing On Finding Avalon and their travels…

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

Jackson and Xanthe were living the dream at such a young age. Inspiring!

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 Zero: How Can They Afford To Keep Sailing? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Zero for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 57 hours watching and researching everything I could about this cruising channel and its chosen vessel.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Christian’s HUGE and unique ship 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Zero afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How they can afford to keep sailing

➜ Where did they go and will they return?

➜ 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 Zero FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Zero

Crew Members

Christian (age 39) from Germany

Fay (age 27)

Yes they are dating, and yes they are nudists.

I haven’t found their last name(s) yet but I’ll keep this updated.

The Boat

Sailing Zero has a 1974 Hudson Force 50

Upgrades

There have been a ton of upgrades done to this boat:

➜ Watermaker

➜ GPS and AIS

➜ New coachroof

Location

They were in Kapolei, Hawaii and are now in the Caribbean:

Past Cruising

Before selling, Sailing Zero explored:

➜ Alaska

➜ Hawaii

➜ Mexico

➜ Canada

➜ French Polynesia

➜ Tahiti

➜ San Diego

Their boat finished its final voyage in Hawaii before being listed with the boat brokers.

Affording It

Christian bought the yacht for cheap and spent many hours refitting everything in his spare time.

Net Worth

Christian and the crew ran on a VERY lean budget. They were only worth around $190,000.

Making Loot

Sailing Zero makes money through:

➜ Patreon subscribers

➜ YouTube advertising

They were only making around $2,000/month via their channel. It’s smaller and most people hadn’t heard of it until recently. The thing that really stands out is the unique boat they chose to explore the world.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen this couple on any other YouTube channel. If you have, then please write to me and I can update this article.

Big Moments

Unlike other channels, there haven’t been any remarkable or big moments in their journey. Apart from weathering a hurricane, not much other drama has occurred.

This means we aren’t distracted from the beautiful women that Christian brings on board… ☺️

Future Plans

Sailing Zero has recently purchased another boat, however, we’re yet to see what that boat is and get a tour, nor do we know what their future plans are.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ A unique ship is a beautiful ship

➜ Don’t be afraid to go further beyond your limits

➜ Learn to do much of the boat work by yourself

➜ For the men: find a beautiful woman like Fay!

And don’t be afraid to find your own freedom.

Conclusion

I can’t wait to see what Christian has in store for us next!

Until then, you could start creating your own freedom, starting today…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

Unforgettable Sailing: Where Did They Go? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Unforgettable Sailing for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have watched many of Diego and Georgia’s YouTube videos.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their Unforgettable Sailing channel 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Unforgettable Sailing afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If they’ll ever come 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… 🙂

Unforgettable Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Unforgettable

Crew Members

Diego Spiandorello (age 33)

Georgia Spiandorello (age 34)

They are from Brazil and have been dating for many years.

Their baby was recently born.

The Boat

They have had 3 boats on their journey. Their most-recent boat which just sold was a 1990 North Wind 435. This model isn’t well-known internationally but is highly regarded in Spain and much of Europe.

Previously they had a 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and a Finisterre 32′ yacht based on a Sparkman & Stephens design.

Upgrades

Fortunately, Diego and Georgia didn’t have to do too many upgrades, but it did include:

➜ Raymarine Chartplotter, AIS and autopilot

➜ Wind and diesel generators

Location

As they have recently sold their yacht, I’m not entirely sure where they are.

Their latest update on YouTube shows them to be in the Society Islands within French Polynesia, and then went to the Island of Moorea.

Then again, they haven’t uploaded for 6 months now…. :/

Past Cruising

Unforgettable Sailing has sailed throughout:

➜ South Pacific

➜ Brazil

➜ Galapagos

➜ Central and South America

➜ Bora Bora

They were planning to come to Australia and New Zealand in the near future.

Affording It

Diego and Georgia worked hard for several years in their 20’s to save up enough to buy their current and previous yachts.

Net Worth

Based on their yacht value and YouTube revenue, Unforgettable Sailing is worth $460,000 USD.

Making Loot

Their income sources include:

➜ Selling copies of their cookbook

➜ Monthly Patreon subscriptions

➜ Selling their own merchandise

➜ Amazon associates links in their video descriptions

➜ Referrals to yacht insurance

Based on this, they make around $7,200/month.

Collaborations

The Unforgettable Sailing crew is quite sociable and has collaborated with:

➜ Sailing Parlay Revival

Have you seen Unforgettable Sailing on any other YouTube channels? I can’t recall myself but if you have seen them, let me know!

Big Moments

Some interesting moments in their journey include:

➜ Losing their Jeanneau around 4 years ago in Hurricane Irma.

➜ Experiencing pain on board:

Future Plans

Where to next? Will they continue with their baby?

This video is worth the watch:

In summary, they HAVEN’T clearly explained if they’re finishing for good on YouTube or if the journey will continue. Boat life has been challenging with a new baby, so it’s understandable if they need to take some time off.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful channel?

➜ Buy an affordable yacht

➜ Always get hurricane insurance

➜ You can definitely sail with a baby

➜ Try to maximize your channel

And of course, don’t forget it’s a journey…one that’s almost as important as the destination.

Conclusion

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Unforgettable Sailing on YouTube. Never a dull moment and they have kept things simple.

They certainly make the dream more possible for us, and I’d love to help you with that too…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Unforgettable 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…🙂)

Sailing Soulianis: Net Worth, YouTube Earnings and More (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Soulianis for 2023.

Since 2017 when they started, I have watched hours upon hours of episodes from Sailing Soulianis to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Kirk and Lauren’s channel 😃 they have really inspired me!)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Soulianis afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can buy any 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 Soulianis FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Soulianis

Crew Members

Kirk Berryman (age 30)

Lauren Schroeder (age 27)

They spent 6 years living in busy California but are originally from the mid-west.

Their baby girl is called Renata

They join a long-list of cruising YouTubers who have recently become parents and continue sailing despite the challenges.

The Boat

Sailing Soulianis own a Tartan 37 with their home port being Wisconsin. The registration number is WS 4566 BX.

Upgrades

There have been several upgrades to their boat, including:

➜ RAHM their Highfield dinghy

➜ Repairing their own sails

Unfortunately, we’re all still waiting for a Sailing Soulianis boat tour!

Location

This is one of their most recent videos:

Unfortunately, Sailing Soulianis are almost 10 months BEHIND on their YouTube content. This is likely due to having a baby. For this reason, it’s hard to know their precise location.

Past Cruising

Much of their initial sailing was on Lake Michigan. Following that, Lauren and Kirk headed down the ICW towards saltwater.

Now in their 4th season, they have explored in:

➜ Mexico and The Bahamas

➜ Lake Michigan

➜ Illinois River

➜ The Mississippi River

I do hope they’ll explore South America in the coming seasons. I really do think they’re ready for it 🙂

Affording It

Did Kirk or Lauren come from rich parents? Not at all!

They invested in rental properties while both were working full-time. They saved as much as they could, with enough for the purchase of their boat ($78,000) and 12-months of savings. In 2017, they set sail and haven’t regretted it since!

Net Worth

YouTubers often do well for themselves.

Today in 2023, Sailing Soulianis has a net worth of $567,000.

This is based on the value of their boat, truck and online business.

Making Loot

They make their money through:

➜ Offering Patreon memberships

➜ Running YouTube advertising

➜ Selling Sailing Soulianis merch

➜ Offering digital worksheets on their website

They make around $5,900/month on their channel. Strangely, they don’t provide affiliate links in their description nor do they take on sailing sponsorships all that much. If they did, this could easily double their nomadic income.

Collaborations

Have you seen Sailing Soulianis on other YouTube channels? I haven’t just yet, but if you do, please reach out!

Big Moments

Some remarkable moments in their journey include:

➜ Having a baby

➜ Having the boat get struck by lightning

➜ Running from a hurricane

They haven’t succumbed to controversy or have created any unnecessary drama to simply get clicks. Unlike other YouTubers, they have kept themselves out of trouble and simply wish to share their story.

Future Plans

With their new baby, they are only planning some mild coastal cruising.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Sailing with a young child is possible

➜ You don’t need to always be on the boat

➜ Old boats CAN be in perfect condition

➜ Work hard and save hard for the dream

Conclusion

The nomadic cruising lifestyle didn’t come easy for Lauren and Nick, but it’s certainly been worth it.

It certainly beats working for the man, especially as Nick hates work… 😅

They have built a remarkable channel that’s clean and refreshing which allows them to work remotely.

But…you don’t have to put yourself in front of the camera…

As I found something different…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

RAN Sailing: Net Worth, Boat and YouTube Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on RAN Sailing for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have spent 57 hours watching and researching everything I could about RAN Sailing to learn more about their channel.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Malin and Johan’s story 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How RAN Sailing afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If RAN Sailing has met up with others

➜ 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… 🙂

RAN Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V RAN II

Crew Members

Johan Hammarlund (age 44)

Malin Löf (age 34)

Yes, they are 10 years apart in age! They’re both from Sweden

Vera (aged 2) is their daughter. Will they have another baby in 2022? *Watch this space* 😉

The Boat

RAN Sailing has a 1988 Najad 440, but they are now building a new boat:

Upgrades

They have done a ton of upgrades including:

➜ Iridium Go! and Spot 3 Satellite GPS

➜ Raymarine e7D Cartography device

➜ Upgraded electric toilets

They don’t have a watermaker on this current boat, but they did have one on their previous one.

Location

RAN Sailing is currently in Mayreau, which is in the Grenadines.

This is reflected in both their Instagram and YouTube channels, making their content up to date.

Past Cruising

RAN Sailing has explored:

➜ Europe and the East Atlantic

➜ The Caribbean and The Pacific

They have also focused a lot on boat work.

Affording It

Did Johan and Malin come from rich European families? Clearly not. They simply worked hard to afford their dream, and their yacht is reasonably affordable.

Net Worth

Given the value of their yacht and business income, RAN Sailing’s net worth is $572,000.

Making Loot

Their income is made through:

➜ YouTube ad revenue

➜ Their loyal Patreon subscribers

➜ Amazon Associates links

➜ The occasional PayPal donation

This brings their monthly income from YouTube to $7,200/month combined.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen RAN Sailing on other channels, although I’ve seen them sometimes in the comments section. If you do see them, let me know via my contact page.

Big Moments

Some interesting moments in their journey include:

➜ Getting border at sea

➜ Sending out a PAN PAN PAN

➜ Having a 10kg heavy hatch falling on Malin’s big toe (ouch!)

➜ Giving birth AND buying a boat in the very same week!

Much of their best sailing happened before their daughter Vega came into the world, although the family does plan to resume more challenging sails now that Vera is growing up fast.

Future Plans

Where to next? It’s likely they’ll be exploring The Pacific.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful couple?

➜ It’s possible to sail with a young child

➜ Buy the best boat that you can afford

➜ Be genuine and avoid the bikini-bait

➜ Don’t be afraid to let go of the lines

Conclusion

RAN Sailing has become successful on YouTube by simply creating genuine content that takes its audience (including myself 🙂) on a journey to beautiful places.

Their editing is simple and welcoming, and they’ve been able to derive a considerable income online.

Now it’s your turn…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by RAN 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…🙂)

Tula’s Endless Summer: Net Worth, New Boat and Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Tula’s Endless Summer for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 57 hours watching and researching everything I could about Tula’s Endless Summer to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Billy and Sierra 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Tula’s Endless Summer afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where to buy Sierra’s yoga pants from

➜ 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… 🙂

Tula’s Endless Summer FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Adrenaline 1 their catamaran

M/V Mountain Myst their trawler.

Crew Members

Billy Swezey (age 33)

Sierra Groth (age 32)

They have been together for several years but aren’t married. The only time they separated was due to travel restrictions in March 2020.

Jetty is their dog. She is an Australian Cattle Dog, and one of the most highly regarded working dogs here in Australia.

The Boat

The Tula’s Endless Summer channel has had 4 boats in their journey.

Mountain Myst = 1978 43′ DeFever Trawler (this is the current project you see on YouTube)

Adrenaline 1 = 1988 41′ Crowther Spindrift

(Originally it was a 38-foot boat that was extended at the aft sugar scoops)

Neverland = 1973 Marine Trader Trawler

Tula = 1977 26′ Victoria Frances

Upgrades

Like many of their boats, the current boat has required a ton of upgrades.

I won’t list them all out here, but definitely check out their playlist on YouTube.

Location

According to Instagram, they are in the United States

According to YouTube, they are in the United States

This is one of their latest videos:

This means they are currently up to schedule.

Past Cruising

The Tula’s Endless Summer channel has been busy exploring in the United States, the Caribbean and South America.

I believe their next playground will be the South Pacific.

Affording It

Billy and Sierra both worked normal jobs and saved up enough to live their nomadic lifestyle.

Net Worth

YouTubers can make good money.

As of 2023, Tula’s Endless Summer has a net worth of $275,000 US dollars.

This is based on their boat valuations, personal possessions and YouTube income.

Making Loot

Curious to know how much their channel makes them?

Tula’s Endless Summer makes $7,400/month on YouTube.

They achieve this via:

➜ YouTube ads during their videos

➜ Amazon Associates links in the description

➜ Brand sponsorships and referral links

➜ Selling their own merchandise

They have done extremely well with their channel and certainly, they take their video content seriously.

Collaborations

Have they collaborated with any other sailing channels? I have only seen them on Odd Life Crafting and Taylor’s Travels. If you have seen them on any other channels, then let me know.

Big Moments

It’s been mostly smooth-sailing for this power couple, but some interesting experiences include:

➜ Experiencing a Coast Guard incident

➜ Finding an island full of pigs

➜ Having Neverland’s engines completely die (due to the transmission)

➜ Having someone steal their tender engine

➜ Almost losing their dog Jetty at sea

It hasn’t been easy but well worth it, especially compared to the restricted life of landlubbers.

Future Plans

Where to next? As a fan of their channel, I certainly look forward to seeing them completely overhaul their current project boat. Their previous catamaran was recently sold.

Key Takeaways

We can learn a ton from these two:

➜ Keep things super simple

➜ Do most of the work yourself

➜ Don’t be afraid to live in an old boat

➜ Dogs love boats as much as we do!

Conclusion

I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Tula’s Endless Summer on YouTube. Just like you, I’m glad they’ve figured out how to build a business on the platform within the sailing community.

Now it’s your turn…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Tula’s Endless Summer 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…🙂)

Lala Libra: Where Is She Now? Is She Married? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Lala Libra for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 44 hours watching and researching everything I could about Lala Libra to learn more about her story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with her story 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Lala Libra afforded her boat

➜ How she makes her money today

➜ What boats was she on (including Doodles)

➜ Who the father of her new boy 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… 🙂

Lala Libra FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

Lala Libra doesn’t have a boat. She was simply sailing as a crew member on Sailing Doodles and Sailing Nandji. I believe she was planning to join SV Delos as a crew member but then she got pregnant.

This was one of her first episodes on YouTube:

Crew Members

Laura (age 31)

I cannot find her last name. If you do know what Lala Libra’s last name is, please contact Cruising Freedom today.

Relationships

It’s been hard to discover whoLa La Libra is dating. The same man is the father of her newborn son.

Location

According to Instagram, she is in Couer D’ Alaine, Idaho.

She has just given birth to her first child, with this being her last video published:

You can send her gifts or postcards to 150 East B Street #266, Casper, WY, 82602, United States.

Past Cruising

Lala Libra has done a lot of sailing in her numerous years on YouTube. She has explored in:

➜ SE Asia

➜ The Mediterranean

➜ South Pacific

➜ United States

She is taking a break from sailing for a few months while looking after her son.

Affording It

Libra was a full-time nurse for several years…but I bet you knew that already. 😉 She did save up quite a bit and went full-time on YouTube once she finished her career.

Net Worth

Lala Libra currently holds a net worth of $475,000 US dollars.

Making Loot

She also makes around $23,000/month. That’s made through:

➜ Patreon (she has two channels)

➜ YouTube advertising revenue

➜ Selling 2022 calendars

➜ Brand sponsorships

She is no stranger to being in front of the camera, although she’ll probably be relaxing now for the rest of the year.

Big Moments

Before she became a mother, Laura definitely has some incredible moments in her journey. She visited some of the most remote areas of the world. Fortunately, nothing challenging happened and she didn’t create any click-bait drama like other channels often do.

Future Plans

Where to next? Well, watch this space. Laura is chilling for a while and will soon plan her next trips abroad.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from her?

➜ Make the most of your 20’s

➜ Boat life = affordable life

➜ Don’t be afraid to sell content

➜ Aim to explore in the most remote areas

And of course, have a ton of fun!

Conclusion

I believe just about everyone has come across Laura at some time during their binge-watching sessions on YouTube. She holds a special place in our hearts for simply being herself, being playful and avoiding any drama.

We certainly can’t wait to see her return when she’s ready!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly, I’ve been very inspired by Laura and her remote cruising…

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

She was living the dream and one that I’ll be living pretty well shortly!

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…🙂)

La Vida a Vela: Everything You Wanted To Know (2023)

The Ultimate Guide to La Vida a Vela For 2023

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on La Vida a Vela for 2023.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with La Vida a Vela 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How La Vida a Vela afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can access 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… 🙂

La Vida a Vela FAQs (January 2023)

Boat Name

Tirant

Crew Members

Noemi (age 47)

Josep (age 56)

Josep has two children – Pau and Alba – from a previous relationship.

They have been sailing since 2001, making them one of the oldest sailing couples around. And yes, they are true nudists.

Their dogs Fosc and Ona are sometimes sailing on board, but not that often due to Ona being old.

The Boat

The La Vida a Vela boat is a 1987 Nauticat 35. It’s 10.7 metres long and with a 3.5m beam (width). The boat is from Finland.

Previously they owned a Tirant Belliure 40. This was their first boat. If you have seen them on any other boats, then these belong to their friends.

Upgrades

La Vida a Vela have done numerous boat upgrades but that isn’t quite what their channel is about… 😉

Location

They are in Sitges, España.

This means they are currently a few weeks behind on their video production. Typically they sail through summer and edit/publish new content through the winter.

Past Cruising

Unlike other YouTube couples, La Vida a Vela have only sailed the Mediterranean Sea. They’ve been exploring this beautiful part of the world for a staggering 20+ years now.

Affording It

Josep and Noemi come from a middle-class background and worked for many years to afford their boat. Initially they were part-time cruisers but eventually became full-time given the revenue they were making off YouTube.

Net Worth

La Vida a Vela has a net worth of $570,000 USD.

Making Loot

They make a full-time living from YouTube via:

➜ Selling uncensored content on their Vimeo

➜ Gaining a ton of Patreon subscribers

➜ Running YouTube advertising

➜ Selling art and getting the occasional donation

This brings their monthly income to $7,200.

Collaborations

I have not yet seen them hanging out with any other YouTubers. If you do – please let me know and I can update this.

Big Moments

Some of their best moments are simply sailing and experiencing true freedom. Noemi is the centerpiece for most of the videos.

Future Plans

Where to next? We look forward to seeing them head into new waters – particularly the Caribbean or the South Pacific. Their yacht is definitely capable of crossing oceans.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from Noemi?

➜ YouTube can help you attain a lot of viewers

➜ Don’t be afraid to keep things as simple as possible

➜ Leave anyone’s judgment behind you

➜ Always be free. Always.

Conclusion

While I’m not much of a fan of these types of cruising channels (I prefer the mechanical side), it’s clear that it’s working for Noemi. She’s been able to turn her desire to be clothing-free into a full-time income.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by La Vida a Vela 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…🙂)