Lazy Gecko Sailing and Adventures: 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 Lazy Gecko Sailing for 2023.

Over the last 18 months, I have spent 31 hours watching and researching everything I could about Lazy Gecko as one of their most loyal fans.

I really am a fan of the adventures of Jeremiah, Brittany and Rhys!

If you’ve always wanted to know:

➔ How they afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ Why they are called ‘Lazy Gecko’ in the first place

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ 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… 🙂

Lazy Gecko Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Calypso

Crew Members

Jeremiah Gowl (age 43) from San Diego, California.

Brittany Gowl (age 42) from Orilla, Canada.

Jeremy and Brittany met in a bar (since closed) called Lazy Gecko in Florida, where the inspiration for their YouTube channel name came from.

Rhys Gowl (age 8) from Cove Springs, Florida.

Brittany is indeed the biological mum of Rhys. Jeremy has 4 kids from a previous marrage, none of which come sailing with him.

They also had a cat onboard.

They operate under Lazy Gecko Sailing LLC based in Spring Hill, Florida.

The Boat

Lazy Gecko says a 2013 Antares 44i with an owner’s cabin and galley down design, featuring 3 cabins and 2 heads.

It’s considered by the cruising community to be the ultimate bluewater catamaran designed for sailing around the world. Antares only produces one model which is fully spec’d for world cruising.

Previously, Jeremiah and Brittany owned a much smaller monohull which became a victim of Hurricane Matthew. This was a temporary boat they paid about $60,000 for so they could learn sailing, in addition to taking sailing lessons.

Upgrades

Given the dependability of Antares, the family hasn’t needed to upgrade much in the way of mechanical or electrical parts.

They have:

➔ Replaced 2 of their batteries costing $7,000

➔ Installed a brand new watermaker

Location

Lazy Gecko Sailing are currently in the Bahamas.

This is one of their most recent videos:

Past Cruising

Lazy Gecko have previously sailed in:

➔ The Caribbean

➔ The Bahamas

➔ The Exumas

➔ Dominican Republic

Despite having argubly one of the world’s best bluewater catamarans, they haven’t sailed extensively. This may be due to COVID-19 restrictions or custody arrangements with their kids.

Affording It

Britanny owned two small businesses which they sold and funded the purchase of the boat.

In addition, Jeremiah was an Active Duty U.S. Marine and left after roughly 2 decades of service, including a disability pension.

They also invested wisely in their early days, and saved as much as they could to afford their dream catamaran.

Net Worth

As of 2023, I estimate Lazy Gecko Sailing to have a net worth of $1,752,000, with their boat costing $870,000 US-dollars.

Making Loot

Their monthly income is around $17,000 comprising of:

➔ Jeremiah’s army pension

➔ Sales of their merch

➔ YouTube advertising revenue

➔ Uncut sailing videos on Vimeo

➔ Dividends from their investments

Brittany also has her private adult-only Patreon with more than 200 paid subscribers called NautiMate which makes her an additional $4,000/month. It features some real and uncensored nudity as you might expect.

She doesn’t have an OnlyFans and it’s difficult to find free/leaked/uncut photos on other websites.

Several guys have contacted me since this review went live to say that Brittany was a stripper in her younger days. She operated across numerous bars from 2002 to 2007 where she made a small fortune.

This explains why Lazy Gecko sailing nude photos are in high demand, but yet, no one has been able to substantiate these claims.

If you do have more information, please reach out!

Collaborations

Lazy Gecko hasn’t collaborated with any other creators as of 2023.

Big Moments

Some notable moments in their history include:

➔ Having their rudder fail at the worst possible time

➔ Going through several challenging thunderstorms

➔ Responding to a Mayday call

➔ Dragging anchor more than once

Most of their cruising is in calm coastal waterways so it’s not expected to see any wild moments.

Future Plans

Lazy Gecko Sailing make great money on YouTube and will continue their adventures. They aspire to cruise into Europe and South America including more of the Bahamas.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from Jeremy, Brittany and family?

➔ Play the long game but start planning today

➔ Buy the best boat you can afford for the trip

➔ YouTube can pay very well if done properly

➔ Don’t be afraid to take a solo child along

Conclusion

What can we learn from Jeremy, Brittany and family?

➔ Play the long game but start planning today

➔ Buy the best boat you can afford for the trip

➔ YouTube can pay very well if done properly

➔ Don’t be afraid to take a solo child along

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by [Channel Name] 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…🙂)

Barefoot Sailing Adventures: Boat, Crew, Net Worth and Earnings (2026)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Barefoot Sailing Adventures for 2026.

Over the last 18 months, I have spent 29 hours watching and researching everything I could about Ashley and Mike’s channel as I tune in every single week.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their YouTube content

You’re about to discover:

➔ How Barefoot Sailing Adventures afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ More intimate details about Ashley

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

And so 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… 🙂

Barefoot Sailing Adventures FAQs (January 2026)

Boat Name

S/V Split Personality

Crew Members

Ashley (age 30) and Mike (age 33) from Florida.

Ages are estimated btw. I am still sourcing their last names. If you have additional information, please reach out to me at Cruising Freedom here.

The Boat

The Barefoot Sailing Adventures boat is an Odin 820.

It’s a 27-foot trailer sailor designed for coastal and inland waterways.

Its registration is SC-2588-DJ.

Upgrades

Mike and Ashley have made numerous partial repairs of their trailer sailor, but not much has been covered on their channel.

They have opted to create a lifestyle channel focused on Ashley (and her backside) as opposed to a boat electronics and maintenance channel.

Location

They are currently in Venice, Florida. They haven’t left the state for some time now.

Past Cruising

Given that Mike and Ashley only have a small trailer sailor, they are limited in their cruising potential.

They have visited:

➔ Miami

➔ Tampa Bay

➔ Key West

➔ Honeymoon Island

➔ One Tree Island

➔ Caladesi Island

➔ Passage Key

They have also toured part of the ICW.

Affording It

Mike and Ashley worked in landscaping for several years, saving just enough money for the boat.

Their boat cost only $59,000 (used) so it’s reasonably affordable for most people.

Net Worth

They aren’t millionaires but have a ton of freedom…

As of 2026, Barefoot Sailing Adventures has a net worth of $320,000 USD.

This estimate (as no one really knows for sure) is based upon the value of their boat and online business.

Making Loot

How does Barefoot Sailing Adventures make their money? It’s quite simple actually, and I estimate that they make:

➔ $2,754/month from their uncensored/nude content on Vimeo

➔ $705/month from their Patreon account

➔ $1,104/month from their YouTube advertising revenue

➔ $657/month from brand sponsorships

This means they make roughly $5,700/month from their YouTube channel.

Collaborations

Barefoot Sailing Adventures have not collaborated with any other YouTube channels at this time.

Their content focuses on a specific type of content…and most other YouTubers aren’t into it.

Big Moments

Mike and Ashley have had some interesting moments while cruising:

➔ They had a jet ski crash into them in episode 11, early in their YouTube career. This was a personal friend who only created minor damage.

➔ They have struggled with anchoring several times given they’re new to the sailing lifestyle.

➔ Numerous encounters on naturalist beaches and going topless

➔ Experiencing and surviving Hurricane Ian (as did several other channels)

Future Plans

Given that YouTube pays them enough to keep going, Mike and Ashley aspire to keep creating more revealing content.

They are also looking to sail through Europe and South America in the next few years.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from their channel?

➔ It’s clear that bikini-style content brings in many views

➔ Keep living the dream and find a way to make it happen

➔ YouTube cruising channels make great money if done from the right ‘angle’.

Conclusion

While I’m not the biggest fan of these types of cruising channels, it’s clear that it’s working well for Mike and Ashley.

They’re making great money each and every month, with Ashley being front and centre as a naturalist.

Their channel appeals to the middle-aged man who enjoys this type of revealing lifestyle content.

The same man who also has the potential to build his own income stream to start sailing well into the sunset too.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Mike, Ashley 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 Millennial Falcon: Boat, 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 Millennial Falcon for 2023.

Over the last couple of years, I have spent 23 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Millennial Falcon as I love their down-to-earth videos.

Yes, I really am obsessed with my fellow Australians, Adam and Khiara!

You’re about to discover:

➔ How Adam and Khiara afforded their yacht

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

So 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 Millennial Falcon FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Millennial Falcon

Crew Members

Adam Seeber (age 33) from Perth, Australia

Khiara Parker (age 32) from the United Kingdom

They met as housemates in Melbourne back in 2015 and fell in love…staying together ever-since.

Before sailing, they have travelled to Japan, Chile, Peru and have road-tripped around Australia.

The Boat

S/V Millennial Falcon, often called Millie for short, is a 1981 Tanyana Vancouver 42-foot cutter rig yacht.

Designed as a true blue ocean cruiser, more than 200 of these yachts have been built in Taiwan.

Upgrades

Adam and Khiara have upgraded their boat with:

➔ Isotherm VE 150 electric fridge

➔ 6x 100-watt flexible solar panels

➔ 2x 100-watt Renogy solar panels

➔ Tri Star MPPT charge controller

➔ B&G Vulcan 12 Chartplotter + Halo20 Radar

➔ 10ft AB R.I.B. and 9.9hp Honda outboard

➔ Rocna 20kg anchor, 200ft chain and new windlass

➔ Garhauer mast blocks, cleats and deck organisers

➔ Iridium Go and Bad Boy Xtreme N WIFI antennae

Location

Adam and Khiara are in Puerto Rico after completing the Atlantic Circuit.

Past Cruising

Sailing Millennial Falcon have explored in:

➔ The Bahamas

➔ The Caribbean

➔ The United States

➔ Europe

Surprisingly, they haven’t sailed in Australia as yet.

Affording It

This couple certainly didn’t come from rich parents.

Adam and Khiara worked for almost a decade each in full-time jobs, originally planning to buy a house.

They aren’t married, but they are engaged. They spent their wedding money on their boat purchase.

Their wedding is planned to be in the next 1-2 years.

Net Worth

YouTubers typically do well for themselves.

As of 2023, Sailing Millennial Falcon has a net worth of $975,000 USD. This is based on the value of their boat and online business.

They are quite conservative and only spend what they need.

Making Loot

They’re full-time content creators.

Sailing Millennial Falcon makes approximately $7,520 USD per month on YouTube.

Their various income streams include:

➔ Amazon affiliate links under their videos and on their website to camera and sailing equipment

➔ Paypal donations from their loyal subscribers

➔ Patreon monthly subscribers

➔ Sales of SMF merch including hats and shirts

➔ Advertising revenue from their YouTube channel

Collaborations

Sailing Millennial Falcon has not collaborated with any other YouTubers, but Sailing La Vagabonde is on the cards for next year.

Similarities can be made between them and Sailing Yacht Florence.

They have collaborated with Dick Beaumont from Kraken Yachts with a very engaging interview.

Dick previously owned a Tanyana and sailed around the world with his family before starting Kraken Yachts.

Big Moments

Adam and Khiara haven’t had any drama moments in their 3 years of world cruising.

They don’t rely on clickbait and emotional stories to drive attention. Just pure renovations and sailing.

Future Plans

They are exploring the Caribbean throughout 2022.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from my fellow Australians?

➔ It’s OK to spend your wedding money on a yacht 😜

➔ Give YouTube audiences what they want – sailing and problem-solving for budget-conscious folk

➔ Don’t be afraid to make money online

➔ Take each and every day as it comes

➔ Opportunities are everywhere. We just need to know where to look.

Conclusion

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching Adam and Khiara since I found them in 2018.

Today in 2023, their adventures remain genuine and relatable to us ordinary folk.

And they remind us that world cruising is more accessible than we might think.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Millennial Falcon 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…🙂)

5 Best Sailing Documentaries To Inspire Your Adventurous Spirit

To inspire my soul, I’ve routinely engaged in watching sailing documentaries which have certainly inspired me to keep going towards my dream.

If you’re excited to sail around the world, or need some inspiration to motivate your significant other, then this is the list you need. Best part? Most of these are FREE to watch on YouTube right now!

Here are the best sailing documentaries of 2022:

1. Chasing Bubbles – The Documentary

There is nothing more moving and beautiful than this sailing documentary about Alex Rust. Just inspiring and a story which truly draws you in right until the end.

I won’t make any spoilers but I assure you, with more than 2.2-million views on YouTube, there is a strong reason why this documentary has captivated people’s hearts.

2. Beta Centauri

If you’re hell-belt on a circumnavigation on a boat like myself, then don’t go past Beta Centauri. It’s an incredible and one-of-a-kind adventure. It’s a little on the old side (circa 2014, and yes, that’s old by YouTube standards) but well-worth the watch!

A documentary created by Daniel Poulson, about circumnavigating the world. He and his little daughter Explorer 39 countries. They go through Savage cannibal territories. Dino meats and interviews the president of Fiji. Sailing across the Pacific Ocean with no engine. Trials and tribulations only a sailor could understand. To the purest silica beaches of the whitsunday islands. Their scientific research with the “toad cam” may prove invaluable. “Humorous” witty “intelligent” the sailing Adventure you can’t miss. Dino almost being thrown into jail in South Africa on trumped-up charges. Exploring Napoleon’s grave. Incredible two thousand mile passages,Blue Water sailing at its best!. “One of the only films of its kind” Beta Centauri the Voyager of Hadar. For the first time ever beta Centauri is being given away. A world circumnavigation documentary narrated by Patrick James written by Jay Fisher and Daniel Poulson. a documentary taking you around the world via sailboat Sail the world. A world circumnavigation documentary. In the history of humanity there’s been five World circumnavigation documentaries ever made. This is beta Centauri the Voyager of Hadar the number one film of its kind. Award-winning documentary about circumnavigating the world and raising hell as I go.lol⛵🌎. Enjoy Dino Poulson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIwiV1mJ30Y

3. Maiden

If you enjoy racing and especially around the world sailboat racing, then you’ll love this documentary. I’m a huge fan of racing especially as us Australians took the America’s Cup many years ago! Maiden is a documentary well-worth watching too.

(Unlike everything else on this page, this is merely the trailer and you’ll need to pay for the documentary)

The story of Tracy Edwards, the woman who became a skipper on the first ever all=female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE

4. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Sailing Legend

There is nothing better than yachtsmen that have sailed the world’s oceans numerous times over. Remarkably, this man has done exactly that at a time when technology was very primitive.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Sailing Legend looks into the man who became the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world.

In his own words, Sir Robin explains the story behind his epic achievement over 50 years ago. Hear from Ben Ainslie Alex Thomson Racing, Sir Chris Bonington and Dee Caffari on how Sir Robin continues to inspire others to push themselves to their limits and be adventurous.

Find out what it was like to be in isolation with no communications to training ordinary people to become ocean racers.

From battling through monster waves, to being ‘lost at sea’ after losing his radio, and fighting off a shark, Sir Robin relieves the journey and shares never before seen photographs and diary entries. The documentary looks back on his remarkable life, career, legacy and his astonishing influence on the sport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdIIYr1GdIs&t=2s

5. Relentless

I’ve saved the very best until last! If you’re a fan of the Vendée Globe like myself, then you’ll love this documentary as his passion is infectious!

You’ll love the captivating story of Alex Thomson Racing’s journey to win the previous 2016/2017 Vendée Globe. Alex also attempted in 2020 but unfortunately he had to retire early due to a broken yacht.

In Summary

There we have it! On those cold winter days when it rains non-stop, tuning into one of these documentaries is an excellent way to stay hungry for the dream.

8 Best Sailing Lifejackets Which Are Comfortable & Flexible

Here at Cruising Freedom, we’re huge advocates of safety at sea. It’s for that reason we recommend seriously dependable safety equipment.

In this list, we’re going to look at the best sailing lifejackets for coastal and offshore cruising. Whether you sail a yacht, catamaran or even a trailer sailor, this list will help you choose the right life vest for your sailing conditions.

For those short on time and simply want an easy answer, then…

We highly recommend the ➜ Mustang Survival Corp HIT Inflatable Life Jacket 👍

(It’s #2 on our list but is much more budget-friendly!)

Likewise, you can hang around on this page as we’ve covered various different life jackets ideal for cruising, sailing, racing and crossing oceans.

Let’s begin.

1. Spinlock Deckvest 6D 170N Inflatable PFD

Talk to anyone in the sailing community and they’ll often recommend the Spinlock brand for blue water cruising. Fun fact: We have spotted Spinlock life jackets on some of the most popular YouTubers we’ve covered on Cruising Freedom.

The 6D is their latest model which recently replaced the 5D model. It doesn’t come cheap but what price can you put on real and reliable safety? It’s comfortable, flexible and will last for years to come. This is the best overall, though not the best for your wallet, which is why #2 should be considered for budget cruisers who need to buy more than a couple of life vests.

Check Deckvest 6D Price

2. Mustang Survival Corp HIT Inflatable Life Jacket

The 2nd life jacket for cruisers on this list is the Mustang Survival Corp HIT which has also been highly praised in the sailing community. They’re red in color as opposed to black making them more visible in the unfortunate event you have a Man Over Board incident on a passage crossing.

Check Life Jacket Price

Again, it isn’t cheap but certainly nowhere near the price of the 6D Spinlock above. You’ll be able to buy two HIT hydrostatic inflatable lifejackets for the price of one Spinlock. If you’re a budget cruiser, this would be my pick.

3. NRS OSO Lifejacket

A mistake I often see when people seek out a new lifejacket for their yacht is thinking that they would only use it for sailing. Let’s not forget that lifejackets are often used in the dinghy as well, plus canoeing and even on a SUP in rough conditions.

Check NRS OSO Price

That’s why the NRS OSO makes a good all-rounder. Sure – it’s not a true sailing jacket, and I’m not pretending that it is…but it sure does make up for it with the savings. There are numerous zippers for stowing your stuff such as sailing gloves and its design keeps you warm on those cold night crossings.

4. Stohlquist Edge PFD For Sailors

Stohlquist has created quite a name for themselves in the PFD industry at large and recently ventured into sailing life jackets. What they offer are similar to the NRS mentioned above but more-so orientated for casual wearing. After all, most cruisers aren’t using their lifejackets as much these days especially if they have a protected cockpit.

Check Stohlquist Edge Price

The ‘Edge’ model gets my pick. It’s seriously affordable and comes in a range of colors. Kids also like their designs as you they move around much more easily. That’s especially useful in tropic conditions such as the British Virgin Islands.

5. Astral V-Eight Sailing Life Jacket

Another recreation option is the Astral V-Eight which is ideal for those who rarely put on their life jacket. You might have a protected helm area or simply choose to use direct tethers. If so – throw on the Astral V-Eight when you’re going up on deck for 5 minutes.

Check Astral V-Eight Price

They’re snug-fitting yet breathe surprisingly quite well. The straps can dig a little into the shoulders but this isn’t a model you’d be expecting to wear all day and night on a multi-week crossing. Just think how many extra gallons of diesel you can fuel the tank with given the savings you’ll make with this model!

6. Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Sailing Life Jacket

For the performance-orientated cruisers (Outremer and Gunboat…anyone?) then the two lifejackets above wouldn’t really be as useful. Instead, I’d aim for something tighter so the shoulder straps won’t get in the way.

Check Onyx MoveVent Price

The Onyx MoveVent is a good choice for moving around on the cockpit or when you need to put a reef in the main. It’s not inflatable but you’ll avoid the risk of accident inflation when actively moving around. The only thing missing is a reliable D-ring for a tether!

7. Stearns Sospenders Manual Inflatable Life Jacket

Lucky #7. Is this a coincidence? Or perhaps I’ve left the best until last. Likely it’s the later.

Check Stearns Sospenders Price

Stearns have one of the slimest life jackets around. Many customers have reported that they don’t even feel like it’s there! Great for night watches especially as there is a D-ring so you can stay tethered to your boat in rough seas.

8. Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD

Many cruisers are sailing around the world on a true shoestring budget. For sheer value for money, it’s really hard to go past this model. It’s light, comfortable and seriously affordable too!

Check Onyx A/M-24 Price

Now, its quality isn’t the best and I wouldn’t expect it to still be performing on a Pacific crossing in 5 years time but if you just need something to get you by for these next few years, then this is the life jacket that you’re looking for!

Sailing Yacht Florence: Boat, Location, Net Worth and Income (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on S/V Florence for 2023.

Over the last few years, I have spent 26 hours watching and researching everything I could about Matt and Amy as I really enjoy their channel.

I got really obsessed with them since their Whitsunday adventure, ’cause that’s my own backyard!

If you wanted to know:

➔ How Sailing Yacht Florence’s crew afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ 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 Yacht Florence FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Florence

Crew Members

Matt Bruce Humpreys (age 35)

Amy Cartwright (age 34)

The Boat

Florence is a 1985 37-foot Oyster Heritage blue ocean sailing yacht with 3 cabins and 1 head. Its gross tonnage is 7 tonnes.

Upgrades

Matt and Amy have upgraded their yacht with:

➔ A brand-new sailing dinghy without an outboard

➔ New B&G electronics including GPS and autopilot

➔ New spinnaker and spinnaker pole

Location

According to Instagram, they are in:

According to YouTube, they are in:

This means they are currently [up to date/behind]

Past Cruising

Sailing Yacht Florence are in French Guiana and Suriname.

They have already finished their 6-year circumnavigation but have no plans to stop.

Amy and Matt are pursuing a global navigation from England to England with one lap around the world.

So far they have cruised in:

➔ The Caribbean

➔ Panama

➔ The United States

➔ French Polynesia

➔ Tonga

➔ New Zealand

➔ Fiji

➔ Australia

➔ Indonesia

➔ Malaysia

➔ Thailand

➔ Seychelles

➔ South Africa

Affording It

Amy and Matt paid $75,000 for their yacht.

They bought this through diligent savings as they both have full-time jobs prior to sailing.

Not having children certainly helped! 😅

Net Worth

YouTubers are doing well for themselves.

As of 2023, Sailing Yacht Florence has a net worth of $725,000 USD. This is based on the value of their yacht, online business and small stock portfolio.

Evidently, you don’t need be a millionaire to sail around the world or even just enjoy the cruising lifestyle full-time.

Making Loot

Today in 2023, they make their money with:

➔ Working as digital nomads (real jobs)

➔ Donations from their Patreon subscribers

➔ YouTube advertising revenue

It only costs $3,500 per month for their sailing/cruising lifestyle.

Collaborations

Sailing Yacht Florence hasn’t collaborated with any other YouTube cruisers as of 2023.

Big Moments

Some of the biggest highlights in their travels are:

➔ Being boarded at night on a remote island

➔ Sailing across the Indian and Pacific oceans

➔ Going through the Panama Canal (assisted)

Future Plans

Amy and Matt envision sailing the western side of Africa after Seychelles and South Africa.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from Sailing Yacht Florence?

➔ Blue ocean cruisers aren’t million-dollar yachts

➔ You don’t need to wait until age 65 to go cruising

➔ Keep your budget as low as reasonably possible

➔ Success on YouTube doesn’t require a bikini

➔ Stay humble and avoid the click-bait drama

Conclusion

I really enjoy Sailing Yacht Florence’s simple yet encouraging content having watched them on YouTube for too many hours.

After all, they sailed in my backyard (South-East Queensland) and onwards up the Great Barrier Reef and into South-East Asia.

They remind us to use the resources we have available to us and not let our 30’s go to waste.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Florence 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 Nandji: Net Worth, New Boat and Bonita’s Secrets (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Nandji for 2023.

Over the last 4 years, I have spent 56 hours watching and researching everything I could about Yoshi and Bonita, back before they were YouTube-famous!

I’m so obsessed with my fellow Australian adventurers!

If you wanted to discover:

➔ How Nandji’s crew afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ 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 Nandji FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Nandji

Crew Members

Jarrad Laver a.k.a. Yoshi (age 36)

Bonita Herewane (age 35)

Tallula Mae (age 3) who is their daughter

I predict that Jarrad and Bonita will have another child in 2024.

Bonita has had a remarkable weight loss since having Tallula, becoming somewhat skinny these days.

Bonita’s nationality appears to be either half-Mauri or half-Aboriginal.

They also have a retired Greyhound called Marley.

The Boat

Nandji is a 1996 Roberts 50ft Sloop Cutter Yacht

Their new boat is Independence.

Upgrades

Yoshi and Bonita have upgraded their yacht with:

➔ 600 watts worth of solar panels

➔ New lithium batteries

➔ New diesel engine

➔ New head and shower

➔ Repainting their entire interior

Location

Sailing Nandji are currently in Thailand. They plan to stay here for a while.

Past Cruising

Yoshi and Bonita have sailed Nandji:

➔ Along Australia’s east coast

➔ Papau New Guinea

➔ Indonesia

➔ Malaysia

Affording It

Before buying their yacht, Yoshi and Bonita lived in a bus and travelled around Australia.

With their savings, they were able to sell their bus and fund the purchase of their yacht which cost $57,000. They had to complete some refitments before setting sail up the East Coast of Australia.

Net Worth

YouTube cruising families are often wealthy, but this isn’t the case with these Australians…

As of 2023, Sailing Nandji have a net worth of $480,000 USD.

This is based on the value of their yacht and online business. They still have limited money in the bank account.

Making Loot

By publishing videos to YouTube, Sailing Nandji make $5,600 per month via:

➔ Donations via PayPal

➔ Their Patreon subscribers

➔ Sales of official Nandji merchandise

➔ YouTube advertising revenue

➔ Sponsorship deals such as Babbel

➔ Affiliate links to PredictWind and NordVPN

Collaborations

Nandji have not yet collaborated with any other YouTubers.

Big Moments

Nandji has had some exciting and scary moments while cruising around such as:

➔ Getting their yacht stuck up on the rocks

➔ Losing their entire steering system at sea

➔ Experiencing a potential pirate attack

➔ Buying diesel with alcohol with the police

➔ Being kicked out of Malaysia (as all cruisers were)

Future Plans

Sailing Nandji are heading south into New Zealand. Marley is being flown over while Bonita and Yoshi will be sailing.

Key Takeaways

We can learn from Sailing Nandji that:

➔ Cruising with a dog internationally is possible

➔ You can thrive even with a limited budget

➔ Always dive down on your mooring balls!

➔ Buy the sailboat that you can afford today

➔ Sailing unchartered waters takes good planning

Conclusion

Nandji aren’t just in this space for the near-naked clickbait thumbnails on YouTube.

They share the reality of sailing in unchartered waters with a dog and toddler onboard.

Yoshi and Bonita are considered true legends in the sailing community for their real and raw stories. Pair this with incredible story-telling and emotion, and you have a wonderful couple with huge ambitions!

And their journey will continue for years to come!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Nandji 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 Parlay Revival: Crew, 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 Parlay Revival for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 67 hours watching and researching everything I could about Colin MacRae from New Zealand.

Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Colin’s ambitious catamaran restorations!

In addition to his highly popular YouTube channel, Colin was also featured on the popular TV show, Below Deck.

So you’re about to discover:

➔ Why Colin MacRae keeps buying up hurricane boats

➔ How he really makes his money today

➔ What boats he has and the crew he sails with

➔ Where he renovates his boats 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… 🙂

Parlay Revival FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Parlay and S/V Dauntless

Colin has owned several catamarans which he resells for a very handsome profit.

Crew Members

Colin MacRae (age 37) born on the 31st of October, 1985 from New Zealand

He dated Martina Alvarez for 1-year, beginning at the start of COVID and broke up in March 2021.

In the past, several women have joined Colin on his popular YouTube channel.

These include Callie from New Zealand and Sara:

The Boat

Currently, Colin is renovating a 2012 and 2017 Lagoon 450, both with an owner’s cabin.

Upgrades

Colin has had to add an incredible amount of replacements after each hurricane damage.

These include:

➔ Upgrading the solar and Tesla battery bank

➔ New sailing GPS and autopilot from B&G

➔ Replacement of the standing rigging

➔ Major repairs on cracked bulkheads

➔ Replacing cabinets, plumbing and electrics

Location

Colin works out of Linton Bay Marina in Panama, but is currently in the San Blas Islands.

As it’s a popular spot, they’re not the only YouTubers out there at the moment.

Past Cruising

Before renovating sail boats and motor yachts, Colin has sailed through:

➔ The Cayman Islands

➔ The Caribbean

➔ The United States

➔ The Bahamas

In his previous engineering career, Colin had already explored much of the world as a crew member on luxury motoryachts. This explains how he has a ton of knowledge when it comes to saving and flipping boats.

Affording It

Colin lived on superyachts and saved a lot of money, and with some good investments, was able to buy his boats for cash.

Net Worth

YouTubers are typically wealthier than they admit. 

As of 2023, Colin MacRae of Sailing Parlay Revival has a net worth of $970,000. 

This is based on the value of his boat and online business.

Making Loot

This might surprise you, but Colin earns $11,700 per episode.

This is earned through:

➔ His loyal Patreon subscribers

➔ Ad-revenue from YouTube

➔ Official Parlay merchandise

➔ Consulting with other cruisers

However, the bulk of his money comes from rebuilding damaged boats where he can make $120,000 to $250,000 in profit on every deal.

He has also been paid to attend some boat shows.

Collaborations

Colin has had a few episodes with SV Delos. In fact, they raced them (catamaran vs yacht) in a recent episode and Parlay was surprisingly quick!

He has also hung out with other YouTubers at boat shows as well as transitions through the Panama canal.

His close friend David Shih (who also experienced bulkhead problems) has become a good friend of mine too!

Big Moments

Colin has had some really epic moments including:

➔ Towing a catamaran…with another catamaran!

➔ Straightening out cracked Lagoon 450 bulkheads

➔ Being pulled over by the cops on a Fountain Pajor Heliua 44 (motoring only – it had no rigging)

➔ Attending the Annapolis Boat Show

➔ Running aground more than once (a true sailor!)

Future Plans

Once Colin gets his profits and his main boat – Parlay – fixed and seaworthy, he plans to sail constantly around the world.

We all love the boat builds…but we can’t wait to see the adventures unfold too!

Key Takeaways

What we can learn from Colin’s adventures:

➔ Renovating boats can often be very profitable

➔ Hard work can really pay off (with research)

➔ We all need to live life in this precious moment

➔ We must make the most of opportunities in life

➔ Set a solid foundation in which to build off

Conclusion

Colin is a legend in the YouTube sailing community.

An ambitious yet crazy individual on a mission!

He commits himself to HUGE salvage projects, yet comes out wiser and brighter on the other side.

It’s his willingness to pursue the unthinkable that we all love. Brave yet brilliant at the same time.

And yet, it’s that same infectious positivity that will get us all through our own multi-year voyages.

If there is one thing you could learn from Colin, it’s that you need to create your own opportunities.

Fortunately, I found my very own. 🙂

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Parlay 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…🙂)

The Ultimate Guide to Sailing Parlay Revival

Here’s Everything You Wanted To Know

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Parlay Revival for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 67 hours watching and researching everything I could about Colin MacRae from New Zealand.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with his ambitious catamaran restorations 😃)

In addition to his highly popular YouTube channel, Colin was also featured on the popular TV show, Below Deck.

If you wanted to know:

➔ Why Colin MacRae keeps buying up hurricane boats

➔ How he really makes his money today

➔ What boats he has and the crew he sails with

➔ Where he renovates his boats 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…. 🙂

Parlay Revival FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Parlay and S/V Dauntless

Colin owns several catamarans which he resells for a very handsome profit.

Crew Members

Colin MacRae (age 35) born on the 31st of October, 1985 from New Zealand

He dated Martina Alvarez for 1-year, beginning at the start of COVID and broke up in March 2021.

In the past, several women have joined Colin on his popular YouTube channel.

These include Callie from New Zealand and Sara:

The Boat

Currently Colin is renovating a 2012 and 2017 Lagoon 450, both with an owner’s cabin.

Upgrades

Colin has had to add an incredible amount of replacements after each hurricane damage.

These include:

➔ Upgrading the solar and Tesla battery bank

➔ New sailing GPS and autopilot from B&G

➔ Replacement of the standing rigging

➔ Major repairs on cracked bulkheads

➔ Replacing cabinets, plumbing and electrics

Location

Colin works out of Linton Bay Marina in Panama, but is currently in the San Blas Islands.

As it’s a popular spot, they’re not the only YouTubers out there at the moment.

Past Cruising

Before renovating sail boats and motor yachts, Colin has sailed through:

➔ The Cayman Islands

➔ The Caribbean

➔ The United States

➔ The Bahamas

In his previous engineering career, Colin had already explored much of the world as a crew member on luxury motoryachts. This explains how he has a ton of knowledge when it comes to saving and flipping boats.

Affording It

Colin lived on superyachts and saved a lot of money, and with some good investments, was able to buy his boats for cash.

Net Worth

YouTubers are typically wealthier than they admit. As of 2023, Sailing Parlay Revival’s net worth is $945,000. This is based on the value of his boat and online business.

Making Loot

This might surprise you, but Colin earns $11,700 per episode.

This is earned through:

➔ His loyal Patreon subscribers

➔ Ad-revenue from YouTube

➔ Official Parlay merchandise

➔ Consulting with other cruisers

However, the bulk of his money comes from rebuilding damaged boats where he can make $120,000 to $250,000 in profit on every deal.

He has also been paid to attend some boat shows.

Collaborations

Colin has had a few episodes with SV Delos. In fact, they raced them (catamaran vs yacht) in a recent episode and Parlay was surprisingly quick!

He has also hung out with other YouTubers at boat shows as well as transitions through the Panama canal.

His close friend David Shih (who also experienced bulkhead problems) has become a good friend of mine too!

Big Moments

Colin has had some really epic moments including:

➔ Towing a catamaran…with another catamaran!

➔ Straightening out cracked Lagoon 450 bulkheads

➔ Being pulled over by the cops on a Fountain Pajor Heliua 44 (motoring only – it had no rigging)

➔ Attending the Annapolis Boat Show

➔ Running aground more than once (a true sailor!)

Future Plans

Once Colin gets his profits and his main boat – Parlay – fixed and seaworthy, he plans to sail constantly around the world.

We all love the boat builds…but we can’t wait to see the adventures unfold too!

Key Takeaways

What we can learn from Colin’s adventures:

➔ Renovating boats can often be very profitable

➔ Hard work can really pay off (with research)

➔ We all need to live life in this precious moment

➔ We must make the most of opportunities in life

➔ Set a solid foundation in which to build off

Conclussion

Colin is a legend in the YouTube sailing community.

An ambitious yet crazy individual on a mission!

He commits himself to HUGE salvage projects, yet comes out wiser and brighter on the other side.

It’s his willingness to pursue the unthinkable that we all love. Brave yet brilliant at the same time.

And yet, it’s that same infectious positivity that will get us all through our own multi-year voyages.

If there is one thing you could learn from Colin, it’s that you need to create your own opportunities.

Fortunately, I found my very own. 🙂

Creating Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 It’s Joshua again….

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Colin and his catamaran renovations.

He flips boats and I flip websites. We’re kinda the same, but different…

He’s definitely living the dream, but I really like keeping my hands clean. 😅

(Yeah…I’m a bit of a princess! Ha.)

Earlier I mentioned about finding the perfect cruising business model.

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

➔ Generate a sustainable full-time income with proof (yes, seriously!)

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

➔ Do it without selling to friends & family (’cause that’s icky, am I right?!)

➔ Share my lifetime passion of sailing, cruising and global adventures

Curious to learn more? Jump on the free training right now. 🔥


I’m Keen To Learn More

Captain Rick Moore: Net Worth, Boat, Crew and Age (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Sophisticated Lady for 2023.

Over the last 6 years, I have spent 47 hours watching and researching everything I could about Rick and Sophisticated Lady as one of his most loyal fans. This is long before every other sailing channel blew up on YouTube!

Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with his epic adventures!

If you wanted to know:

➔ How Sophisticated Lady afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ 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… 🙂

Rick Moore FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Sophisticated Lady. This is not to be confused with the MV Sophisticated Lady based in the UK.

Crew Members

Rick Moore (age 54)

Maddalena Alessio (age 47)

Brenden Moore (age 25)

Captain Rick Moore is now married to Maddalena. They got married in early 2021.

They now have a baby boy together called Riccardo “Baby Ricci”

Sasha and Valentina were previous crew members.

The Boat

Sophisticated Lady is a 1995 36-foot yacht.

Upgrades

Rick has upgraded his boat with:

➔ New furling roller

➔ New solar panels

➔ New security system

Location

Rick Moore and his boat Sophisticated Lady remain mostly in The Caribbean and Panama. His boat is used for charter purposes and provides him with much of his income.

However, he has sailed extensively throughout South America through some sketchy places.

Captain Rick Moore is also fluent in Spanish.

This is one of their most recent videos:

Past Cruising

Rick has previously sailed around the world, but today remains in paradise.

He has a beautiful boat, great lifelong friends and most importantly, a beautiful, supportive wife.

What more could one want? 😃

Affording It

Rick bought his loyal yacht after 10+ years of diligent saving and investing, with his past career in the marine industry.

Net Worth

YouTube + cruising = wealthy? Not really.

Rick Moore from Sophisticated Lady has a net worth of $780,000 USD based on the value of his yacht and online business.

He isn’t a millionaire but does enjoy a remarkable lifestyle, as he has done for many years.

Making Loot

Rick Moore from Sophisticated Lady earns around $12,000/month:

He makes his money through:

➔ YouTube ad-revenue from their videos

➔ Earnings from his daily charter business

➔ Various sailing brand sponsorships

➔ Print-on-demand products from their store

➔ Donations from their loyal Patreons

Collaborations

Rick has collaborated with:

➔ SV Delos

➔ Sailing Miss Lone Star

➔ Sailing Into Freedom (the legendary Plukky!)

Plus various other smaller influencers.

Big Moments

Rick Moore probably has the biggest and best moments of any cruising YouTube in existence.

Some notable include:

➔ Covering the disappearance of Andreas Sipsakas

➔ Dealing with the British Virgin Islands hurricane

➔ Helping various credit card captains from crashes

➔ Visiting various nudist beaches with his women

Future Plans

It’s anticipated that Captain Rick Moore will continue sailing for many years to come, with his channel eventually reaching over 1,000 episodes.

His son will become the next generation of sailing icons no doubt!

Key Takeaways

Rick is a legend in the sailing community.

We can learn that:

➔ Life is short, so make the most of every day

➔ Cruising isn’t always sunshine and rainbows

➔ Don’t buy an expensive boat and crash it

Conclusion

Rick has earned a name for himself and his travels. He was one of the very first cruising YouTubers with his first video about 14 years ago with his parrot.

Today he may not have the audience that Sailing La Vagabonde has, but he keeps his content real, relevant and unscripted.

…And with a lack of women’s clothing thrown in!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by this channel 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 Uma: Discover Dan and Kika’s 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 Uma for 2023.

Over the last 18 months, I have spent 75 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Uma as a fan of their channel.

I resonate a ton with their story!

So I’m going to share:

➔ How this couple afforded their awesome little sail boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

My friend, 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 Uma FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Uma

Crew Members

Dan Deckert (age 35) from Canada

Kika Mevs (age 33) from Haiti. The baby you see in her videos isn’t hers. Project Atticus with their newborn often joins Uma for adventures.

Maya is the new crew member who doesn’t have a boyfriend. She is one of Dan’s best friends from his high school days.

The Boat

Sailing vessel Uma is a 1972 Pearson 36 sailing yacht. The boat is 36-feet long and 12-feet wide.

Upgrades

Dan and Kika have extensively refitted their sailboat which was a massive undertaking which was highly praised by the YouTube sailing community.

Upgrades include:

➔ A used electric forklift motor (I remember how many in the YouTube comments section said it couldn’t be done!)

➔ Extensive plumbing and galley refit

➔ New anchor chain

➔ New head and shower

➔ New B&G GPS/autopilot

Location

They are currently in Europe.

Past Cruising

Dan and Kika have sailed extensively through:

➔ The United States

➔ The Bahamas

➔ Haiti (Kika’s home country)

➔ The Caribbean

➔ US Virgin Islands

➔ British Virgin Islands

➔ Norway (on a friends boat)

➔ Iceland and Scotland

Affording It

Dan and Kika worked hard, saved hard (Dan’s construction business paid well) and sold many belongings to afford their yacht, costing $7,000.

They poured every single dollar into their yacht build and lived on board while they were renovating it.

Net Worth

While YouTube cruisers are typically wealthy, this isn’t the case here.

As of 2023, Sailing Uma has a net worth of $670,000 USD.

This is based on the value of their yacht and online business.

Making Loot

It’s no secret that Sailing Uma’s crew makes money through cruising.

Together, Dan and Kika make $7,500 per month through:

➔ $15/month membership to their website ‘The Vault’

➔ Ad-revenue earned on their YouTube channel

➔ Product sponsorship via sailing product companies

➔ Donations through their Patreon account

Their outgoings are only around $5,000 per month, so they’ve been able to save a little along the way.

Collaborations

Sailing Uma have not collaborated with any other popular YouTubers at this time.

That said, I have seen them commenting on various other channels. They give a lot of appreciation towards those who restore old boats.

Big Moments

Sailing Uma have had many big moments:

➔ Dan proposed to Kika in the mountains

➔ Surviving a hurricane at anchor

➔ Swimming naked at nighttime

➔ Suffering several knockdowns

➔ Using their electric motor for the last few years (the naysayers said it couldn’t be done!)

Future Plans

Sailing Uma are having some epic adventures!

They’re likely going into the Mediterranean next year after this colder period.

Key Takeaways

Here is what we can learn from Sailing Uma:

➔ Use the resources you already have available

➔ Electric forklift motors can and do work well

➔ Your plans can change literally at any time

➔ Stop waiting around to get your big chance

Conclusion

Saliing Uma’s most popular message is….

‘Don’t buy a couch!‘ and I totally agree.

Life is short. Use what you have. Be brave.

And get out there and follow your dreams! (as cheesy as that sounds!)

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I am obviously inspired by Uma 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…🙂)