Cruising Channels

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Zola for 2023.

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Zola afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can buy uncensored videos of Nellie Cronen

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

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

Boat Name

S/V Zola

Crew Members

Banner Sullivan (age 29)

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

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

The Boat

They’re sailing with a 2006 Beneteau Oceanis 39.

Upgrades

They have upgraded their yacht with:

➜ B&G Chartplotter

➜ Microwave

They have 3 cabins and 2 heads.

Location

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

This means they are currently up to date on their videos

Past Cruising

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

➜ The United States

➜ Bahamas

➜ Dominican Republic

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

Affording It

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

Net Worth

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

Making Loot

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

They were novices when they started and experienced:

➜ Dragging anchor for half a mile

➜ They had a few struggles with their engine

➜ Nellie left the boat due to family issues

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful couple?

➜ Buy a simple yacht

➜ Learn basic maintenance

➜ You’ll learn a ton by doing

➜ Working remotely is possible

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

Conclusion

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing On A Whim afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

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

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing On A Whim FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V On A Whim

Crew Members

Dan (age 41)

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

Lilly

The Boat

Sailing On A Whim has a 39′ yacht

Upgrades

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

Location

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

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

Past Cruising

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

Affording It

Dan worked hard over several years to buy their dreamboat.

Net Worth

Sailing On A Whim are worth $260,000.

Making Loot

How can they afford to keep sailing?

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

➜ They put Amazon links in their video descriptions

➜ They run ads on their videos

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

What happened during their journey?

➜ They ran aground (making them true sailors!)

➜ Touring the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ Buy an affordable boat

➜ Go small and go now

Conclusion

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing On A Whim and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Sailing Tranquilo: Net Worth and YouTube Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Tranquilo for 2023.

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Tranquilo afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If you can source uncensored content

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Tranquilo FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Tranquilo

Crew Members

Filip Makowski (age 41)

El Makowski (age 38)

Aiden Makowski (age 12)

The Boat

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

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

They previously had a Beneteau 473

Upgrades

Upgrades to their yacht include:

➜ AIS to detect other ships

➜ Radar reflector

➜ 75hp engines (instead of 50hp)

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

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

Location

They are currently in Bora Bora.

They plan to stay here for a while.

Past Cruising

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

➜ Australia in the early days including the Whitsundays

➜ Panama including the Panama Canal

➜ Galapagos Islands

➜ The Caribbean and Mediterranean

➜ Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas

They also did the World ARC in 2017.

Affording It

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

Net Worth

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

Making Loot

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

➜ Running YouTube ads

➜ Patreon (but they only have 8 subscribers…)

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

Some moments in their journey include:

➜ Having their engines die in Nevis

➜ Dragging anchor in Saba

➜ Losing their steering on passage

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

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this beautiful family?

➜ Buy a yacht to start sailing sooner

➜ Share the good times with the world

➜ Sail to the weather, not your calendar

➜ Be prepared to do some boat work yourself

And taking solo children is totally OK!

Conclusion

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Starship Friendship afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where did they go? Missing? Divorced?

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Starship Friendship FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Starship Friendship

Crew Members

David Weible (age 37)

Kellie Peterson (age 35)

They met at the famous Burning Man Festival.

The Boat

Sailing Starship Friendship owns a Lagoon 42

Upgrades

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

➜ A diesel generator

➜ 600 watts of solar

➜ Airconditioning

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

Location

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

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

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

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

Update: She recently posted this video:

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

Past Cruising

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

➜ Bermuda

➜ The Atlantic

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

Affording It

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

Net Worth

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

Making Loot

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

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

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

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

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ A Lagoon CAN cross oceans

➜ You can work remotely

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

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

Conclusion

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

Until then, I’ll be working remotely…

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Starship Friendship and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

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

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How old are Matt and Kristen?

➜ Can you access uncensored or uncut content?

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Dead Dolphin

Crew Members

Matt (age 36)

Kristen R Davis (age 26)

The Boat

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

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

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

Upgrades

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

➜ New kitchen including the kitchen sink

➜ New washing machine (they made it fit!)

➜ A brand new engine from Beta Marine

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

Location

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

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

Past Cruising

Matt and Kristen have sailed in:

➜ Key West

➜ Dominican Republic

➜ Puerto Rico

Affording It

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

Net Worth

YouTubers can do well for themselves.

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

This combines their boat value and personal incomes.

Making Loot

How do they actually make this YouTube gig work?

➜ They run ads on their YouTube channel

➜ They use affiliate links in their description

➜ They sell their own Sailing GBU merchandise

➜ They do referrals to Amazon and Precision Sails

➜ They do referrals to Amazon and Precision Sails

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

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

Some cool moments in their journey include:

➜ Sailing with no engine

➜ Dropping their anchor in the wrong spot

➜ Going shark fishing more than once

➜ Losing their steering while sailing

They also kept moving their washing machine around… 😅

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

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

➜ Keep things super simple

➜ Look on Craigslist for deals

➜ Don’t be afraid to innovate

➜ Live within your means

And make the most of this short life!

Conclusion

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Good, Bad, And Ugly and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Ryan and Sophie afforded their boat

➜ Where they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ How old they are and their age differences

➜ How you can live the laptop lifestyle

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Ryan And Sophie Sailing FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

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

Crew Members

Ryan Ellison (age 29)

Sophie Darsy (age 28)

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

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

The Boat

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

Upgrades

Upgrades to Polar Seal include:

➜ 400W walk-on solar panels

➜ New navigation systems

➜ New 12v system and lithium batteries

➜ Brand new sails with blue water upgrades

➜ Their own DIY Watermaker

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

Location

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

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

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

Past Cruising

They have sailed in:

➜ The Atlantic

➜ The Mediterranean

➜ The United States

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

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

Affording It

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

Net Worth

YouTubers can do quite well for themselves.

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

This allows them the freedom to roam free.

Making Loot

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

➜ Amazon Associates links in their description

➜ Referrals to Catamaran Supply

➜ Running YouTube advertisements

➜ Selling their own Polar Seal apparel

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

Collaborations

I have seen them on other YouTube channels including:

➜ Sailing Millennial Falcon

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

Big Moments

Moments in their journey include:

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

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

➜ Encountering a migrant raft between the Canary Islands and Africa

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

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this powerful sailing couple?

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

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

➜ Aim to monetize your channel as best as you can

➜ Working remotely is very much possible

And plan ahead when taking risks!

Conclusion

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Ryan And Sophie Sailing and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Chasing Currents: Everything You Wanted To Know

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Chasing Currents for 2023.

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Chasing Currents afforded their yacht

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Where they are planning to sail

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Chasing Currents FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Talisman

Crew Members

Brynn (age 30) and Jade (age 32)

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

The Boat

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

Upgrades

Their upgrades include:

➜ 50 meters of chain for their Rocna anchor

➜ Raymarine AIS and chartplotter

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

➜ Victron battery monitor

➜ Solar panels

Location

According to Instagram, they were in Cartagena, Spain.

They have just sailed to Rome, Italy:

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

Past Cruising

Chasing Currents have explored numerous countries in the Med.

Affording It

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

Net Worth

Chasing Currents are worth $157,000 US dollars.

Making Loot

They make their income by:

➜ Selling their own Chasing Currents merchandise

➜ Using Amazon Associates links on their videos

➜ Running YouTube ads on their channel

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

Collaborations

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

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from them?

➜ Find the best yacht you can afford

➜ Be prepared to do some boat work yourself

➜ It’s OK to sail with a shorter boat

➜ Find someone who shares your passion

And of course…have a ton of fun!

Conclusion

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Chasing Currents and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing Dawn Hunters afforded their steel yacht

➜ Exactly how they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Their age differences and more about Iana

➜ How you can start crossing oceans too

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Dawn Hunters FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Dawn Hunters

Crew Members

The Sailing Dawn Hunters cast are:

William (56) from the United States

Iana (27) originally from Russia

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

The Boat

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

Upgrades

There have been a ton of upgrades:

➜ Pulpit for the anchor and furling

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

➜ Twin lifting frames (Davits) that double as booms

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

Location

They are currently in The Bahamas.

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

Affording It

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

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

Net Worth

Most cruisers are millionaires, but not this couple.

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

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

Making Loot

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

➜ Patreon and PayPal subscriptions

➜ Selling their own merchandise

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

➜ Affiliate links in their description

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

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

Some experiences they’ve experienced include:

➜ Doing a Mayday call

➜ Getting caught in storm seas

➜ Suffering a shark attack

➜ Experiencing a fire on board

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from these YouTubers?

➜ You can definitely sail with a steel yacht

➜ Don’t be afraid to take on big projects

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

William is certainly one lucky guy!

Conclusion

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Dawn Hunters and their travels…

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

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

And William certainly has caught himself a beautiful mermaid!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Cat Greatcircle for 2023.

I am learning more about this beautiful couple.

In the meantime, if you wanted to know:

➜ How Cat Greatcircle afforded their Outremer

➜ How they make their money today

➜ Any upgrades they’ve made to their catamaran

➜ What exactly happened with the boat crash

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Cat Greatcircle FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Surya

Crew Members

Mark and Marijke Ham.

Joost Ham

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

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

Their friend Ann is also seen on some episodes.

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

The Boat

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

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

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

Previous to this, they owned a Lagoon 39 catamaran.

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

Upgrades

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

Location

According to YouTube, they are in Fiji:

Past Cruising

Where have they been so far? Many places:

➜ Mallorca and Ibiza

➜ The Canary Islands

➜ Martinique (Regatta)

➜ Panama and the Galapagos

➜ Marquesas

They are heading towards Vanuatu and Fiji.

Affording It

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

Net Worth

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

Making Loot

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

Collaborations

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

Big Moments

Some of the best moments include:

➜ Getting delivery of their Outremer 55

➜ Sailing in the Regatta

➜ Conducting factory tours and test sails

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

Future Plans

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn?

➜ It’s OK to buy an expensive catamaran

➜ You can certainly take your teenage kids

➜ Outremer make an epic catamaran

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

Conclusion

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Cat Greatcircle and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Sailing On Finding Avalon: Why Did They Stop Youtube? (2023)

The Ultimate Guide to Sailing On Finding Avalon For 2023

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Sailing On Finding Avalon afforded their boat

➜ Why they haven’t uploaded in over a year

➜ How they made their money while sailing

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ Xanthe’s details including age and location

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing On Finding Avalon FAQs (January 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Finding Avalon

Crew Members

Jackson Cranfield (age 31)

Xanthe Cranfield (age 29)

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

The Boat

Sailing On Finding Avalon has a 2005 Elan Impression 384.

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

Upgrades

Some upgrades to their boat include:

➜ 2019 3m dinghy with 2018 Suzuki 6hp outboard

➜ Spectra watermaker

Location

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

They also sold their boat.

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

Past Cruising

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

➜ The Caribbean

➜ The Mediterranean

➜ The South Pacific and back to Australia

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

Affording It

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

Net Worth

Sailing on Finding Avalon is worth $247,000.

Making Loot

Their income was derived from:

➜ YouTube ads on their videos

➜ Patreon and PayPal

➜ Selling their merchandise

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

Collaborations

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

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

Big Moments

Some moments in the Avalon journey include:

➜ Running their yacht aground

➜ Dragging anchor more than once

➜ Spending 26 days at sea

Future Plans

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

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

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this Aussie power couple?

➜ Charter boats CAN cross oceans!

➜ You need to make this all work.

➜ A <40′ yacht is quite reasonable

➜ Go small and go now. You can!

And of course…make it memorable!

Conclusion

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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