Cruising Channels

Maky and Matt (Field Days) – How Much They Makin’ on YouTube? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on the Field Days YouTube channel for 2023.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Field Days to learn more about their adventures around Australia.

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Matt afforded his boat

➜ What he makes off YouTube

➜ Where you can meet girls like Maky

➜ What boat he’s often fishing with

➜ How you can gain some freedom like him

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… 🙂

Field Days FAQs (April 2023)

I’ve dug into the weeds to help you learn more about this epic couple on YouTube.

Crew Members

Matt Field (31 years old and originally from Perth, WA) which explains the channel name

Maky (age 26 and originally from the Czech Republic) is a social media influencer whose last name I haven’t found.

She isn’t to be confused by another influencer with the same first name who has an OnlyFans account.

Both Matt and Maky met in Bali around 2017 and have been together ever since. Many say that Matt should be mining for diamonds now. 😉

The Boat

Matt owns a tinny with registration number GR532. He has upgraded this with a fish finder and a variety of fishing rods and reels.

But what about the car?

Matt from Field Days also owns a 2002 78 Series land cruiser (BDJ78R) with ‘FIELDDAYS’ as his numberplate, paired with an Alu-Cab lifting roof, UHF radio, bullbar, winch, fridge and solar panels.

Location

Matt Field lives in Ellenbrook, a suburb in the northeastern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia.

Currently, they are on the road full-time and exploring around Australia, predominantly the Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberly region.

Previously, they were in Indonesia while waiting for Australia’s borders to be reopened throughout 2021.

Past Fishing

Many of his fishing spots have been a closely-guarded secret, however, I may be able to give you some GPS coordinates.

Affording It

What is Matt’s story? How did he afford to do YouTube full-time? Well, he worked hard for several years as a tradie (our Australian slang term for tradesman) and saved up enough to quit his job and travel full-time.

His car and boat cost $75,000 combined, while his living expenses are only around $1,200/month.

Net Worth

You’d be surprised by how much YouTube has quite literally changed his life.

As of 2023, Matt and Maky from Field Days have a net worth of $975,000 Australian dollars.

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

Maky and Matt have worked hard to curate the best fishing content that’s real, raw and never leaves their audience disappointed.

In fact, they have a viewership far greater than most established fishing shows that have been in production for 20+ years.

Making Bank

Let’s not forget that Maky and Matt take their channel seriously. Through their short time on YouTube, they have built up a full-time income through:

➜ Allowing ads to run on their channel

➜ Building their own store selling merchandise (you can even buy Maky’s own jewelry creations!)

➜ Running their own Patreon account

➜ Brand sponsorships and affiliate links (although they have too many as Matt is VERY picky about which brands he represents)

All in all, Field Days makes around $12,000/month AUD with their YouTube channel which is more than enough to allow them to keep traveling permanently.

Collaborations

I haven’t seen them on any other channels, but Back 2 Basics Adventures is a good friend of theirs.

I’m definitely looking forward to seeing them do an episode with YBS Youngbloods!

Big Moments

Some awesome times in their journey include:

➜ Multiple solo survival (catch and cook) episodes

➜ Breaking his foot/ankle and using sticks are crutches

➜ Having a couple of shark and croc encounters

He’s avoided all the unnecessary drama and click-bait content on YouTube. You’ll even notice that his Field Days YouTube thumbnails usually have Maky in a bikini simply to drive views to the videos.

Essentially, Matt has created his channel to emphasize survivalist, freedom and fishing…and we all thank him for being real. Of course, any episode featuring Maky is one worth watching.

Future Plans

Matt and waiting for his foot to recover and will then explore Australia with Maky.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this living legend?

➜ Living on the land is easier than you think

➜ Be willing to take risks to achieve your lifestyle

➜ YouTube can pay well if done properly

➜ Start learning some basic skills today

And of course, find a beautiful European backpacker to join you on your journey. 🤩

Conclusion

I can’t get enough of this channel! It’s raw, beautiful and I always come away feeling more empowered to get out there and explore Australia by boat.

I love how they’ve somewhat segregated their channels too!

If you want the fishing adventures, then Field Days is the one to watch. If you want to see more of Maky, then their Maky and Matt channel is the one to watch.

Either way, you won’t be disappointed. ✌️

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Matt, Maky and their Australian adventures…

Some say I’m obsessed, but cruising around Australia is my 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…🙂)

Brooksy Fishing: Girlfriend, Boat, 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 Brooksy Fishing for 2023.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Jonny and Gemma 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Brooksy Fishing afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Who is his girlfriend, age and net worth

➜ 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… 🙂

Brooksy Fishing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

I don’t think their boat has a name currently.

Crew Members

Jonny Brooks (age 34) from Brisbane

Gemma Brooks (age 31) is his girlfriend. They aren’t married but coincidently have the same last name.

Rhiannon Burchall has been featured on the channel. She is another stunner who’s 25 and from Byron Bay

The Boat

Brooksy owns an Ocean Blue boat with AZC98Q as the registration number.

Upgrades

His main upgrade was the electric trolling motor.

Location

He’s currently in the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, and while you’re watching YouTube, he’s picking up hot chicks… 😉

Past Cruising

Most of his fishing and cruising adventures has been in Australia.

Affording It

Brooksy, much like many YouTubers, simply worked hard and saved as much as he could. Through such effort, he was able to quit his job and focus on creating videos full-time.

Net Worth

Australians are becoming wealthy on YouTube…

As of 2023, Brooksy Fishing has a net worth of $370,000 AUD.

This is estimated based on his boat value, channel metrics, business income and personal savings.

Making Loot

He makes some money through sponsorships (but declines many of the crapping fishing brands) while most of his income comes from allowing YouTube to run ads on his channel. In total, he makes around $4,500/month through creating the videos you see every week.

Collaborations

Have you seen him mix it up with other YouTubers? I haven’t but if you have, please reach out and I can update this Cruising Freedom article.

Big Moments

Cool videos that have come out through his fishing adventures include:

➜ Catching marlin on the beach (a total WTF moment!)

➜ Using a flying fish lure which was just like a real fish

➜ Camping alone on a remote island

➜ Having an experience with a crocodile

By far his best catch was his girlfriend. She is an absolute stunner!

Future Plans

Where to next? He’s doing YouTube full-time now and might consider sailing around the world.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from our awesome legend on the waterways?

➜ Just buy a simple boat

➜ Be willing to try new things

➜ Don’t fake it on YouTube

➜ You can definitely work remotely

And of course, the best catch is a stunning woman who loves fishing as much as you do!

Conclusion

Old mate Brooksy has definitely inspired many of us to make the most out of each weekend. Whether it’s just going down to the local jetty or getting a boat and heading 5 miles off shore, there’s certainly a ton of motivation here.

He’s worked out how to make a reasonable income online, and now it’s your turn…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Brooksy Fishing 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…🙂)

Cavy Fishing: Girlfriend, Real Name, 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 Cavy Fishing for 2023.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Adam, but more so his girlfriend 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Cavy Fishing afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Who is his girlfriend Natalie

➜ 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… 🙂

Cavy Fishing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

Cavy Fishing’s boat doesn’t have a name.

Crew Members

Adam Cavanagh (known as Cavy) is 33 years old and originally from Australia.

His girlfriend is Natalie who is 20 years old. She is originally from Bali, Indonesia and Adam met her on the island during a trip over there a couple of years ago.

She does have a sister that looks just like her too.

If you want her Instagram handle, then I might have left details below on the next page. 😉

The Boat

I’m not sure what boat he has.

Upgrades

To be advised.

Location

Adam lives in Indonesia and is currently up to date on his video production.

Past Cruising

He has fished through North Queensland, the NT and now Indonesia. He’s always on the hunt for some seriously big fish!

Affording It

Adam worked seriously hard for years and fished a lot on weekends.

Net Worth

Some guys are wealthier than we assume.

As of 2023, Cavy Fishing’s net worth is $570,000 Australian dollars.

This is based on the value of his fishing equipment, car and online business.

Making Loot

He does YouTube full-time now and makes $7,600/month through:

➜ Allowing ads on his channel

➜ Selling his own merchandise

He could easily double or even triple his earnings through brand sponsors and referral programs, but he has chosen not to do this at this time.

Collaborations

Adam has collaborated with a few other Australian fishing channels.

Big Moments

Adam’s had some awesome experiences fishing and once saved a teen girl from drowning.

His nicest moment was a date with this girl:

She was seriously beautiful and with a wonderful, bubbly personality. And sadly, Adam blew his chances with Chizuka! I wonder if she’s still single? 🤩

Future Plans

Where to next? He wants to head to the United States and South America on the hunt for the biggest fish.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this Aussie legend?

➜ Life is too short to be working

➜ Be willing to take calculated risks

➜ Don’t be shy to jump on camera

➜ Find someone who also loves fishing

…and most importantly, work hard for your freedom!

Conclusion

I’ve really enjoyed watching his channel over these last few years, and certainly can’t wait to see what’s coming on the horizon for his channel!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Cavy Fishing 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…🙂)

Catch Em All Fishing: Zak and His Girlfriend’s Controversy (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Catch Em All Fishing for 2023.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Catch Em All Fishing to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Zak, but more notably, his new girlfriend 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Catch Em All Fishing afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ [Ahrefs biggest search queries]

➜ 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… 🙂

Catch Em All Fishing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

I don’t think his boat has a name.

Crew Members

Zak ‘Catchem’ Bagby (age 35) and yes, that’s his real name. He is of Mexican/American nationality.

He has a new girlfriend, Mata, which is not surprising.

The Boat

I’m not sure which boat he has.

Upgrades

I’m also not sure of what upgrades he’s put on.

Location

Zak films all his videos in the United States, typically in Florida. This is one of his latest videos:

Past Cruising

Zak has fished in Mexico, South America and the United States.

Affording It

Zak wasn’t rich but worked hard during his young years and spent the weekends fishing. He saved up enough to eventually do YouTube full-time.

Net Worth

Zak from Catch ‘Em All Fishing has a net worth of $660,000 as of 2023. This is based on the value of his boat, truck and online business.

Making Loot

He makes $9,100/month through:

➜ Selling his own fishing merchandise

➜ Allowing YouTube to put ads on his channel

➜ Sponsorships with fishing brands

His channel is way under-monetized given how many subscribers he has.

Collaborations

Zak has collaborated with an endless of other YouTubers.

Big Moments

During his years on YouTube, he has certainly created some controversy, namely around fishing with a chicken, and targeting iguanas.

Future Plans

Zak’s going to continue creating videos about fishing and has no plans to sail around the world.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Keep your fishing videos simple

➜ Be willing to use what you have

➜ Try to avoid creating controversy

➜ Use your channel to find new IG girlfriends 😉

But in all seriousness, have fun out there!

Conclusion

Zak is one of the most popular YouTube channels in the United States, but many Australians (like me) watch his content too. He’s originally and without the BS.

For me, I certainly cannot wait to see what is to come!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Catch Em All Fishing 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…🙂)

RoKKiT KiT: Rodney’s Wife, Net Worth, Earnings and Boat (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on RoKKiT KiT for 2023.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching a ton of his fishing episodes on YouTube!

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Rodney’s Australian channel 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How RoKKiT KiT afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Who Rodney’s wife actually is

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

RoKKiT KiT FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Misty

Crew Members

Rodney Pacitti (age 44) who is originally from the Gold Coast. His wife Twahn Pacitti (age 34) has joined on some recent episodes, as have his children.

The Boat

Rod owns a 26′ International Folkboat. It has a lifting coach roof so he can stand up inside when it’s raised.

In addition, he’s owned a micro fishing skiff, a kayak and a hellcat.

Upgrades

He’s upgraded his sailboat with a chartplotter and AIS for safety.

Location

They’re currently in the Whitsundays after leaving the Gold Coast.

Past Cruising

Rodney has done a ton of solo camping and catch and cook fishing from Sydney right up to Fraser Island.

Affording It

Are they rich? Clearly not, but they’re quite reasonable with their money.

Net Worth

RoKKiT KiT has a net worth of $270,000 Australian dollars.

Making Loot

Rodney runs his own Gold Coast local business. Through his channel, he only sells merchandise and allows ads on his channel.

He doesn’t use his channel to make money necessarily but does make around $2,500/month.

Collaborations

Have you seen any other fishing YouTubers on his channel

I haven’t, but if you have, please reach out to me. 🙂

Big Moments

Rodney’s avoided the click-baitey drama and has focused almost entirely on fishing, sailing and remote camping.

His worst experience was having a large fish hook caught in his finger. It was nasty for sure!

Future Plans

Rodney is planning to sail right up to Lizard Island with his new sailboat.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this legend?

➜ Keep things super simple

➜ Sailing is easier than you might think

➜ Don’t be afraid of the open ocean

➜ Find someone who’ll support you

And of course, have a ton of fun out there!

Conclusion

Rodney reminds us every day to make the most out of each and every weekend. He has avoided all the nonsense that comes from other channels and focuses entirely on fishing, thereby earning the respect of many within the community.

Personally, I’m excited to see what’s to come from his channel now that he has bought his sailboat. Sailing around the world? Maybe. Hopefully. It’ll be one epic channel if that happens. 🚀

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by RoKKiT KiT and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing around Australia is my dream.

Rodney’s 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…🙂)

Cruiser’s Academy: How Does Brady 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 Cruiser’s Academy for 2023.

Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Cruiser’s Academy to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Brady and Blue from their time on Delos 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Brady from Cruiser’s Academy afforded his boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If he got kicked off S/V Delos

➜ 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… 🙂

Cruiser’s Academy FAQs (January 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Lintika whose home port is Seattle, WA.

Crew Members

Brady Trautman (age 37)

Alex Blue (age 36)

This is one of their most recent videos:

They were previously on S/V Delos but when Brian and had a baby, Brady decided to go out on his own.

Brady was considered to be more laid back and many YouTube viewers believed that he wasn’t contributing as much to the boat, being more of a backpacker rather than a sailor.

That said, he did a lot of the video production behind the scenes.

Josje, Brady’s former girlfriend, hasn’t been seen since she left Delos years ago. She’s been totally offline for 2 years.

Other guys on the channel include Ben Soofer and Sean Westoby who help out as crew. They’re from South Africa.

The Boat

Brady purchased a yacht with bitcoin ($150,000) which is a 1980 Passport 42 that had $300,000 worth of boat work done to it over the last 15 years.

The previous owner, Justin, purchased a new Amel 50 and somewhat donated the yacht to Brady as he had been following them since the Delos days, just like me.

You’ll be surprised how they afforded to buy this. More details below.

Upgrades

Many of the boat upgrades were done by the previous owner.

Location

According to Instagram and YouTube, they are in San Cristobal Island. They have spent quite a bit of time in the Galapagos Islands.

Past Cruising

Brady has effectively sailed around the world with his brother, but has limited experience on the new boat.

My favourite moments were sailing in Madagascar, Cocos Keeling and the Solomon Islands.

Affording It

Was Brady rich? Definitely not! He hasn’t had a job for many years and simply ‘got by’ with a minimum income on Delos and personal savings.

Fortunately, he bought a condo in March of 2020. It went up in value and he considered refinancing the house to get out the equity to purchase his yacht.

However, a long-time and anonymous fan (not me, I promise!) gave them a no-interest loan to purchase their yacht with Bitcoin. This dude had been holding it for years.

They have built social equity within the sailing community and it doesn’t surprise me that they were offered this epic deal. Hopefully, we’ll see this generous individual appear on the channel in years to come.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Brady and Blue from Cruiser’s Academy have a net worth of $370,000.

Making Loot

They make their money through:

➜ Running sailing lessons on their yacht in Lake Tahoe (you can book these online!)

➜ Allowing ads to be shown on their channel

They haven’t monetized their channel all that well.

Collaborations

As they are a young channel, they haven’t joined forces with any other cruising YouTubers, but have a ton of respect for Chasing Bubbles.

Big Moments

During their journey, they haven’t had bad experiences or drama.

Future Plans

Where to next? When they’re not running sailing lessons, they are planning to explore the world.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from these sea gypsies?

➜ Luck comes to those who work hard

➜ Be willing to share your journey

➜ Learn how to do your own boat work

➜ Find a special mermaid to share the journey with you

And don’t be afraid to take calculated risks.

Conclusion

Brady and Alex are legends within the sailing community. Despite only having 11 videos, they have amassed 70,000+ subscribers, many of which came from the Delos days.

In Brady’s words: “Through sailing, you can empower people to make positive changes in a small amount of time” and I certainly agree.

I certainly can’t wait to see what’s to come! Will they have kids? Do another circumnavigation? Who knows, but I’m definitely strapping in for the ride!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Cruiser’s Academy 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…🙂)

Expedition Drenched: How These Creators Built Their Channel

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Expedition Drenched for 2024.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their sailing, especially their adventures, especially in Australia 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Expedition Drenched afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Juice details about Nerea, Amy and more

➜ 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… 🙂

Expedition Drenched FAQs (2024)

Boat Name

S/V Sylfia

The name of the vessel comes from the original owner, Bernard. He combined the names of his two children – Sylvan and Sophia – who grew up in New Zealand.

Crew Members

Captain Nate Porter (age 34) owns the ship.

He was previously on S/V Delos for 5 months and found his dream boat literally the day he got off Brian’s boat.

From Season 1:

Nerea Basque (age 29)

They both left to purchase their own boat which ultimately become shipwrecked. More details down below.

Aitor (age 31) who is from Basque Country, Spain

Molly Johnson (age 28) who is from Cornwall, England

Chloe Deboosere (age 34) who is from Belgium

Will Keuppens (34) who is from Belgium

(Yes, Will is dating Chloe)

Oceane (age 31) from France

Amir da Sun (age 28) from Israel

Lindsay Hull (age 26) from Auckland, New Zealand

Brett (age 28) from South Australia (where I’m originally from too!)

Émilie (age 33) from Montréal, Canada (my favorite crew member!)

Dee Porter (age 59) who is from Salt Lake City, Utah. This is Nate’s mother. She was an avid dive instructor which is why Nate is so keen to head underwater

Peanut (their pet pig) from Vanuatu. He sailed with them sometimes but eventually had to be rehomed.

Phillip Blaszak (age 28) from Brisbane, Australia

John (age 66) from the Solomon Islands. Chief John was essentially their tour guide in the Solomon Islands but was one of the most likable guys ever.

Patrick (age 35) from Salt Lake City and was a friend of Nate’s.

Sylvan is the son of the original owner and builder and has crewed on the boat in the early days (2019).

Season 2:

Amy Lawson (age 21) from Brisbane, Australia.

Gloria Mcalister (age 30) from Western Australia

Here is a video with some of the latest crew members from the current season 3:

The Boat

Expedition Drenched has a custom-built 75-foot steel ketch. It’s a ship rather than a yacht. It’s one of a kind with a 68-foot mast you can actually climb.

She is a special boat and nothing else like I’ve come across.

It has a 4,700-litre water tank which is remarkable!

Upgrades

Nate and his beautiful crew have upgraded the yacht with:

➜ A ton of solar panels (88-gigawatts…lol)

➜ A watermaker

➜ Dive compressors

They have focused on the journey rather than boatwork.

Location

Expedition Drenched were exploring the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and recently got down to Sydney.

They are up to date on their video production, with this being one of my favorite sails:

Past Cruising

So far, they have sailed in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Australia and SE Asia.

Affording It

Did Nate have rich parents? Not really. His mom is as humble as they come.

Nate knew the value of hard work. He kept his living expenses very low while working as a dive instructor and other freelance jobs and saved a ton.

Net Worth

As of 2024, my best estimate is that Expedition Drenched’s net worth is $470,000 based on the value of their yacht.

Making Loot

They make $6,200/month on YouTube through:

➜ Links to the sailing gear they use and recommend

➜ Selling their own Expedition Drenched merchandise

➜ They allow YouTube to run ads on their channel

➜ They also have a Patreon account and appreciate PayPal donations

They do take their video production and channel seriously.

Collaborations

As I mentioned earlier, Nate was on Delos for almost 6 months.

I have seen Expedition Drenched featured with:

➜ Sailing Zatara

➜ Gone With The Wynns

Unlike most other YouTubers who prefer to stay private, Expedition Drenched offers meetups so you can meet the crew in person!

Big Moments

Some epic experiences in their journey include:

➜ Finding human remains on an island

➜ Come across multiple shipwrecks

➜ Breaking into an abandoned resort

➜ Racing to the hospital in a storm as Patrick got an infection and needed antibiotics

Also, Oceane had to leave the boat after a broken arm initially believed to be a fracture. Her arm got caught in a fuller. She eventually returned to the boat with a smile.

Nerea eventually lost everything in a shipwreck near Rottnest Island, Australia. Celia Perez arranged a GoFundMe campaign which tells more about the story.

Future Plans

Where to next? Expedition Drenched are sailing around Australia and are planning to explore into SE Asia.

They have no desire to return to normal jobs or normal lives. The ocean is their home.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this awesome channel?

➜ Be willing to get your hands dirty

➜ You can definitely sail with a big crew

➜ Aim to be as resourceful as possible

➜ Find someone to join you on the journey

And of course, be humble and real.

Conclusion

Expedition Drenched has taken over Delos as a prominent sailing channel with a large, young crew. Their boat is next-level and their lifestyle is simply beautiful.

I can’t wait to see what’s to come!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Expedition Drenched 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 Paper Boat Project: Who is Stefan’s New Girlfriend? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on The Paper Boat Project for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent countless hours watching and researching everything I could about The Paper Boat Project to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Stefan since he was with Audrey 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How The Paper Boat Project afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Who is his new beautiful girlfriend

➜ 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… 🙂

The Paper Boat Project FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

They don’t have a boat but are looking for one.

Currently, they’re working on other people’s boats, doing boat deliveries and charter work now that Stefan is a YachtMaster with his offshore qualifications.

Crew Members

Stefan Heiberg (age 39) also known as Captain Leeu from South Africa.

Oliwia Z (age 29) is from Warsaw, Poland, who Stefan calls the ‘Polish Princess’ and boy….he isn’t wrong. 🤩

Previously, Stefan was popular on Sailing Miss Lone Star.

That wasn’t without controversy though. I noticed in her comments that some people felt that Audrey was manipulating him, and she has since deleted some of the episodes.

It’s great to see him on a new channel and on new frontiers.

As one of his commentators has said “You are in a way better place than before, no more bimbo just good honest comments“

And as far as Audrey being caught stealing, it was only Audrey that was found guilty. Stefan had NOTHING to do with it. He’s just always come across as an honest guy in my eyes.

The Boat

To be updated once Stefan buys his boat.

Upgrades

Again, to be updated.

Location

Where is Stefan?

According to YouTube, they are in the Mediterranean while being only a few weeks behind on uploading their latest videos.

Past Cruising

Stefan has sailed the Caribbean, United States and now the Mediterranean.

Affording It

Was Stefan rich? Kind of. He worked hard in the world of investment banking and corporate for several years. He saved up enough to purchase some boats and sail the world.

Net Worth

The Paper Boat Project has a net worth of $450,000.

Making Loot

Stefan makes his money through:

➜ Running his own investments

➜ His Patreon and PayPal donations

➜ Using referral links to Amazon

He hasn’t mastered the art of YouTube yet and the bulk of his active income is through being hired by owners to sail their yachts.

Collaborations

Apart from Aubrey’s channel, has he been featured elsewhere? Not really but he is close friends with Sailing Uma.

Big Moments

The biggest moment in his journey was leaving the ‘trainwreck’ behind (not my words, but those of many viewers) around 2 years ago:

So far his channel has been able fun, freedom and fulfillment rather than click-bait content.

Future Plans

Stefan is still looking for a yacht with his Polish Princess.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from him?

➜ Always chase your dreams

➜ Get your charter boat qualifications

➜ Be wary of who you sail with

➜ Hunt for the perfect boat

And find a beautiful mermaid to join you on the journey!

Conclusion

In Stefan’s words “You can achieve anything you set your mind to!” and I totally agree.

Go and make your dreams of crossing oceans happen!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by The Paper Boat Project 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 Triteia: What Happened To Camille? Did They Divorce? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Triteia for 2023.

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

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with James’ simple channel 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Triteia afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where is Camille and why did they divorce

➜ 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 Triteia FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Triteia

Crew Members

James Frederick (age 35)

Camille Frederick (age 33) left James recently as she wanted a different life. The divorce has been finalized with more details below.

James is now just sailing with his Australian cattle dog known as Mister Steady but Kimberly Wood has made an appearance in some recent videos, as had Sarah.

Camielle Divorce

The divorce was the most controversial thing to have happened to James from Sailing Triteia. While on his trip from LA to Hawaii, he received a long email from Camielle “It’s over, I’m gone!”

Strategic timing for her, worst timing for him.

You can see hints that Camielle was going to leave James eventually, particularly in her final appearance on his YouTube channel:

Where is Camielle today? No one really knows but she is safe and well. Most people didn’t like her on the channel as she seemed..cold.

Anyway, back to sailing around the world. 🙂

The Boat

Sailing Triteia has a 1965 Alberg 30 sloop. It took him 4 years to refit this and make it ready for world cruising. You can view a boat tour here:

Upgrades

What upgrades has James done? A ton actually. It’s worth looking through his playlist on YouTube, particularly the electronics and Renogy solar panels in recent videos.

Location

S/V Triteia is currently in the South Pacific.

You can track his vessel’s location via Predict Wind.

Past Cruising

James has sailed from the United States to Hawaii, but has also explored the Mediterranean in the past

Affording It

He’s clearly not rich by any means, and paid only a few thousand for his yacht which he restored on weekends while working a full-time job.

Net Worth

YouTubers are typically wealthier than us, but not in this case…

As of 2023, Sailing Triteia has a net worth of $125,000 which has based on his boat value and business income.

This might appear surprisingly small, but James cares very little about wealth and instead chooses to pursue freedom and new frontiers.

Making Loot

Does James upload videos to YouTube for money? Much like other YouTubers, yes, but James is way more knowledgeable and down-to-earth than 90% of them.

(Yes, I am looking at you…million-dollar catamaran owners in bikinis! 😉)

James is quite casual with his channel and makes around $2,700/month which is enough to keep his dream alive.

His income streams include:

➜ Allowing ads to run on his YouTube channel

➜ Accepting donations via Patreon and PayPal

➜ Sales of his books (which I highly recommend reading!)

Occasionally he’ll link to some of the gear he has used on his boat.

Collaborations

Has he been featured on other channels? Not really.

➜ Sam Holmes Sailing is a big fan of his channel, and there are many synergies between Sam and James.

James did a special episode with the owners of VIDA MIA in Hawaii which was a beautiful boat…I must say!

He was also featured recently in the popular Cruising World Magazine:

Big Moments

Sailing hasn’t been an easy feat for James, especially in an older boat and has had some incidents along the way.

His worst experience was getting stranded 1,000 miles from shore due to losing his rudder. James has written a 258-page book about this which is worth reading: https://svtriteia.bigcartel.com

Future Plans

James is heading from LA to Hawaii. From here he will head to Australia via the South Pacific, and we’ll definitely welcome him with open arms!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this man-on-a-mission? A ton!

➜ Buy a simple boat to cruise on

➜ Learn to do your own boat work

➜ Be willing to roll with the punches

➜ The cruising community is here to help

And above all else, make the most of every day!

Conclusion

James is an inspiration to many (including myself) to make our cruising dreams happen. He’s willing to do what others won’t to see the world and share his wisdom.

I certainly never want him to stop sailing, and would love you to start your own adventures soon too!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Alluring Arctic: Who is Juho and Her Net Worth? (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Alluring Arctic for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent so many countless hours watching and researching everything I could about Alluring Arctic to learn more about their story.

(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their cruising in the colder climates 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Alluring Arctic afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What new boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How old is Juho and his net worth

➜ 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… 🙂

Alluring Arctic Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Arktika

Previously he owned another boat called S/Y Sylvia which was a Beneteau Idylle 11.50.

They have recently purchased a new boat for $57,000:

Crew Members

Juho Karhu (age 33)

Sohvi (age 27)

I’m not sure about her last name.

The Boat

The YouTube channel ‘Alluring Arctic’ has 1984 47-feet long

It has an aluminum hull.

The boat took around 2.5 months to restore from its former glory.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their cold-weather sailboat with:

➜ Repainting the hulls

➜ A ton of electronic gear that had to be upgraded

Location

According to Instagram, they are in Iceland.

According to YouTube, they are also in Iceland.

This means they are currently up to date on videos.

Past Cruising

So far Juho has explored in Norway, Iceland and Finland.

Affording It

Was Juho rich? Not really. He simply worked hard for several years to afford his boat. He paid $75,000 but had to put in a lot of work to bring it up to its former glory.

In addition, he’s leasing the boat and doesn’t own it 100%. There are other owners involved so he doesn’t sail it full-time.

Net Worth

Alluring Arctic has a net worth of $310,000 as of 2022.

Making Loot

He doesn’t treat his YouTube channel as much of a business, but does offer a Patreon subscription and makes some income through running YouTube ads.

Juho and his girlfriend make around $1,700 per month via the channel, and created a video sharing his sources:

Collaborations

Have they sailed with other YouTubers? Not really, but they have featured Erik Aanderaa where they did a boat tour with him.

I’ve also seen Sailing Uma commenting on their channel so they’re definitely plans.

Big Moments

Some cool moments in his journey include:

➜ Having to haul out as they were slowly sinking

➜ Getting stopped by a Baby Orca while sailing

➜ Finding whale bones and lots of trash

➜ And of course, finding the love of his life

…and I’m sure there are plenty more cool experiences to come!

Future Plans

Where will they explore? Chances are that Juho and his girlfriend will stay in the colder climates so we’re unlikely to see them in the Caribbean or South Pacific anytime soon. 🙂

Key Takeaways

There is a lot we can learn from this channel:

➜ Cruising doesn’t need to be done in the tropics

➜ Buy a reasonable yacht that you can afford

➜ Be willing to learn the hard skills in the field

➜ Find a beautiful mermaid to join you on board 🙂

And above all else, be patient!

Conclusion

I’m obsessed with watching their YouTube updates and can’t wait to watch more!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Alluring Arctic 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…🙂)