This is the definitive guide on Lady K Sailing for 2023.
Over the last 2 years, I have spent 21 hours watching and researching everything I could about Lady K Sailing to learn more about their story.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Tim Labute and his wife 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➜ How Lady K Sailing afforded their boat
➜ How they make their money today
➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades
➜ Who the Lady K Sailing wife 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… 🙂
Lady K Sailing FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Lady K
Crew Members
Tim Labute (age 36)
Candice Labute (age 34)
The Boat
1980 Hughes 35. Previously this was called a Northstar 1500. It’s a Sparkman and Stephens design and is designed for racing and cruising alike. Tim is a racer at heart which is why he lives in a normal house and cruises part-time.
They have owned this boat now for 6 years.
Upgrades
Their yacht was in a sad state of affairs when they first bought their yacht. In that time, they have upgraded Lady K with:
➜ Upgraded Volvo MD2030 diesel engine (saildrive)
➜ ST4,000+ autopilot and Garmin GPS
Location
According to Instagram, they are in Light House Cove, Florida. This is a popular place for part-time cruisers.
They have been covering a ton of content about affordable sailing yachts:
Past Cruising
Lady K Sailing has mostly sailed in the United States and South America.
Unlike other channels, they focus on knowledge and feature unique boats, as well as though that have succumbed to the weather, bureaucracy or other channels in their trip around the world.
Affording It
Tim and his wife Candice worked for years to save up enough to purchase their current boat. Tim was an office manager while Candice was in the food and entertainment industries.
Making Loot
It’s hard to know exactly how much Tim makes from YouTube and I highly doubt he does this for the money. He’s simply a helpful sailor who’s always keen to share his knowledge.
If I had to guess, I’d say around $3,500 per month. His income is generated through:
➜ Patreon subscribers
➜ Donations
➜ YouTube advertising revenue
In addition, Tim still does some freelance work.
Collaborations
As far as I’ve seen, they haven’t really been a channel that has collaborated with others. They’re less about the lifestyle and more about the commentary. That’s not a bad thing as I’ve personally learned a ton these last few years.
Big Moments
Sailing hasn’t been easy for this couple. Their worst experience was almost sinking and calling the Coast Guard helicopter:
Aside from that, it’s been seeing other cruisers getting into strife.
Future Plans
Where to next? I’m looking forward to Tim and Candice heading out for an extended period now that international borders are mostly open.
Key Takeaways
Tim and his wife use the following mantra:
➜ Go small
➜ Go simple
➜ Go now
…and I absolutely agree!
Conclusion
It’s hard to argue against the knowledge that Tim brings to his channel. Unlike many of the ‘chicks for clicks’ channels I’ve covered, he’s clearly not here for the fame and attention.
I always come away learning more about mechanical and electrical components that I’ll use for years to come. Aside from SV Delos, there are very few channels sharing this same knowledge.
So from one cruising enthusiast to another, he’s one I definitely salute!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Lady K 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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Kittiwake for 2023.
Over the last 5 years, I have spent 17 hours watching and researching everything I could about Elana and Ryan to learn more about their story.
(Yes, I really was *that* obsessed with them 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➜ How Sailing Kittiwake afforded their boat
➜ How they made their money on YouTube
➜ What boats they had and its upgrades
➜ Are they missing? What happened to them?
➜ 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 Kittiwake FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Kittiwake
Crew Members
Elana Manighetti (age 29) from the United Kingdom, but she grew up in Italy.
Ryan Osborne (also 29) from the United Kingdom
The Boat
They owned two boats in their 5 years on YouTube.
The first was a 1977 Heavenly Twins 26ft catamaran
The second one was a 1976 Tayana 37
Upgrades
Of course, they had to do a ton of upgrades to each boat.
You’ll find an extensive refit history on their YouTube channel.
Location
Neither Ryan or Elena have uploaded for more than 1 year. The Cruising Freedom team isn’t sure where they are. If you have any news, please write in and I can update this article.
Past Cruising
Sailing Kittiwake ventured to many places:
➜ The Mediterranean
➜ The Caribbean
➜ An Atlantic Crossing
Affording It
They didn’t have any kids or mortgages to look after. This allowed them to save as much as they could and were location-independent travelers for some time before purchasing their catamaran.
Surprisingly, that only cost $10,000 but required a lot of work to get seaworthy.
Net Worth
Sailing Kittiwake are definitely fans of the F.I.R.E. Movement and had a reasonably large net worth of $270,000 while enjoying high incomes and minimal expenses.
Making Loot
How did they make their money? Well, Ryan was a freelance designer while Elana was a content marketer (like me!) and worked with numerous startups.
Both earned a consistent income while sailing.
They also earned from:
➜ Their Patreon subscribers
➜ YouTube advertising revenue
Their sailing kitty was fueled through consulting, and their monthly expenses were only $500 ($250 each) which is surprisingly slow.
Collaborations
Sailing Kittiwake didn’t really collaborate with any other YouTubers. They preferred to keep to themselves despite sharing anchorages with other popular cruising YouTubers.
Big Moments
What epic experiences did Elana and Ryan share?
➜ Sailing in 57-knot storms
➜ Completing one Atlantic crossing
➜ Elena sailed by herself on occasions
➜ Missing a few hurricanes
Future Plans
It’s hard to know is the future for Elana and Ryan. They haven’t posted for over a year. Did they separate?
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from this power couple?
➜ You can definitely live quite cheaply and cruise
➜ Learn the hard skills of boat ownership today
➜ Work remotely if at all possible, starting now
Conclusion
Given that they haven’t posted any updates for a while, I’ll be the first to admit that I really miss their banter and educational videos. They were much more appealing than the ‘mainstream’ YouTubers and it was nice to support a smaller channel.
I do look forward to seeing them return in the near future.
*Watch this space*
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
Clearly, I’ve been very inspired by Kittiwake 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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Into Freedom for 2023.
Over the last 4.5 years, I have spent 70+ hours watching and researching everything I could about Plukky’s channel because he’s a total legend!
And you could say I was a little obsessed with Margarida too
It’s now taken me 7 hours to write up this guide.
So you’re about to discover:
➔ How Plukky afforded his first and second boats
➔ How much money he makes on Youtube
➔ More information about the drowning and death incident
➔ What boat he has now and its upgrades
➔ Where is the old boat that sank in the Kimberleys?
➔ What happened to Margarida?
➔ Where does Plukky find these cute backpackers?
➔ How you can get started on your journey
Anyway, you’ve definitely come to the right website.
But 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 Into Freedom FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Freedom
Crew Members
Peter Lukursky (age 48), most commonly known by his nickname Plukky, from Jamboree Heights, QLD.
Plukky has had numerous female crew members over the years, which are typically young and very (emphasizing very!) attractive backpackers.
Lisa from Switzerland was the latest girl on as crew, which joined with Gigi and Clara.
Margarida Left
So what happened to his beautiful wife?
Margarida Lukursky from Algarve, Portugal, was married to Peter of Sailing Into Freedom. However, she divorced Plukky in May of 2021 because she was seasick often and couldn’t handle the boating life.
He didn’t want to give up the sailing lifestyle, so chose a life at sea over her. He’s therefore been single for some time.
Former Crew
Plukky has had numerous female crew members over the years, which are typically young and very attractive backpackers.
Crew whose last times I could find are:
Fedra Paccioso and Stefania Conte
Crew who only used their first name are:
Sal, Lisa, Gigi, Clara, Vickie, Alyssa, Nerma and Veronique
One male crew member – Tim – had joined too.
I can’t recall which one had the drowning.
Crew Deaths
Did you know that one previous female crew member on the Sailing Into Freedom YouTube channel was actually murdered by t—-rists?
It’s true, and absolutely heart-breaking.
The two victims were Maren Ueland from Denmark and Louisa Jespersen from Norway who were beheaded.
Back in 2017, the YouTube community was given the gift of having Louisa on board, otherwise known as Lulu. She departed soon afterand continued her backpacking journey and left Australia, but later succumb to foul-play in Morocco.
Maren wasn’t a crew member but later became friends with Louisa, and the pair were camping at the time of their death.
Sailing Into Freedom have a 42′ Lehete Bourgois yacht which is a rare boat given that only 6 were produced in the world before the boat builder went backrupt. This cost him $47,000 after taxes.
Plukky’s first boat was a 42-foot Crowther 216A catamaran named S/V Long Reef. He bought this in 2010, did an extensive refit and sailed her but it sank in September, 2018 after crashing into a reef.
Shipwreck
Have you ever wondered what happened to S/V Long Reef that crashed in Western Australia?
It hit the reef due to Plukky making a simple oversight and breaking his own sailing rules, right on sunset.
Interestingly though, they crashed in what was 33 meters of water just moments prior.
It happened on Montgomery Reef which is notorious for being unchartered, having already claimed a few other yachts.
The crash at low-tide in crocodile-infested waters made things even more difficult, and Plukky and Margarida were eventually rescued a couple of days later by an Australian tourist boat.
They never returned to the boat for salvage.
This would have cost them $5,000 just to reach the boat which they didn’t have available, plus many more for the retrieval effort.
After all, they were 300 nautical miles from Darwin.
Peter did not have insurance for the boat as it’s difficult to get insurance for the Pilbara region.
It took 12 months before Peter was able to come up with the funds to purchase the next boat, with the help from a friend.
If you have any more information about this boat and if it’s still out there, then please let me know.
Upgrades
Plukky has upgraded his latest yacht with:
➔ Brand new mast and rigging
➔ New electronics and fridge
Very little of their yacht refit was covered on YouTube, instead choosing to focus on the lifestyle.
Location
According to YouTube and Instagram, they are in the San Blas Islands in Panama.
Plukky typically keeps his channel up to date, but was months behind when the previous boat sank.
Past Cruising
Plukky has sailed around most of Australia, plus:
➔ Grand Cayman
➔ Guatemala
➔ Antigua
➔ Panama
➔ Belize
➔ Mexico
Plukky will likely continue exploring South America with Margarida with her family on board at times.
Affording It
Peter worked (very surprisingly) as a lawyer for many years while raising kids. In this interview, he considers himself to be the world’s worst lawyer.
In his spare time, he put thousands of hours of labour into restoring his first catamaran, which then sunk 6 years later in Western Australia.
His second boat was bought through sheer savings.
Net Worth
Most YouTubers are wealthy, but not this one…
As of 2023, Sailing Into Freedom’s net worth is estimated at $298,000 AUD, or approximately $227,000 USD.
This is based upon the value of his boat + simple online business.
Making Loot
Plukky makes roughly $3,870/month USD by:
➔ Selling Sailing Into Freedom crew T-shirts
➔ Making money from ads on his videos
➔ 300+ paying Patreon subscribers
➔ Product affiliate links in his YouTube descriptions
➔ PayPal donations
He doesn’t offer paid uncut/uncensored/nudity footage of his crew members on a subscription basis, although this has been requested by his mostly-male audience.
Collaborations
Sailing Into Freedom had (for a long time) not met any active YouTube cruisers. However, he recently spent some time with Captain Rick Moore.
Also, Sailing Miss Lone Star has made comments on some of Plukky’s videos, so a meetup and uncut footage on her Vimeo in the future is likely.
He also ran into Brian and Karin from SV Delos recently and has been hanging out with them for some time.
The best video was that with Pirate Rob and his actual pirate attack:
Big Moments
Apart from the sinking catamaran, some of the best and worse moments in Plukky’s history include:
➔ Having lightning strike his new yacht at night (caught on camera!)
➔ Jumping into shark-infested waters to fix his boat
➔ Catching COVID twice and assessing his options
➔ Hauling his boat out after the lightning strike
Future Plans
In the future, Plukky aims to sail around South America and Margarida seems to be a keeper.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from Sailing Into Freedom?
➔ You don’t need the million-dollar boat
➔ Keep things as simple as possible
➔ You can thrive on a lean budget
➔ YouTube can pay well with bikinis
➔ Always (always) be mindful of reefs
➔ Women love simple men with boats 😉
Conclusion
Plukky is the epidome of true freedom on the open ocean, without the glitz, glam and unnecessary drama of other YouTube influencers.
He reminds us that we don’t need fancy equipment or expensive boats to realize the cruising dream.
And we certainly can’t wait to see what is to come!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Plukky and his epic travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
Peter 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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Into Freedom for 2023.
Over the last 4.5 years, I have spent 51 hours watching and researching everything I could about Plukky’s channel because he’s a total legend!
(And you could say I was a little obsessed with Margarida too )
It’s now taken me 7 hours to write up this guide.
So if you wanted to know:
➔ How Plukky afforded his first and second boats
➔ How much money he makes on Youtube
➔ More information about the drowning and death incident
➔ What boat he has now and its upgrades
➔ Where is the old boat that sank in the Kimberleys?
➔ What happened to Margarida?
➔ Where does Plukky find these cute backpackers?
➔ How you can get started on your journey
Then you’ve definitely come to the right website.
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 Into Freedom FAQs (January 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Freedom
Crew Members
Peter Lukursky (age 48), most commonly known by his nickname Plukky, from Jamboree Heights, QLD.
Margarida Lukursky (age 36) from Algarve, Portugal, although she left Plukky in May of 2021 because she was seasick often and couldn’t handle the boating life.
Plukky has had numerous female crew members over the years, which are typically young and very (emphasizing very!) attractive backpackers.
Lisa from Switzerland was the latest girl on as crew, which joined with Gigi and Clara.
Former Crew
Plukky has had numerous female crew members over the years, which are typically young and very attractive backpackers.
Crew whose last times I could find are:
Fedra Paccioso and Stefania Conte
Crew who only used their first name are:
Sal, Lisa, Gigi, Clara, Vickie, Alyssa, Nerma and Veronique
One male crew member – Tim – had joined too.
Crew Deaths
Did you know that one previous female crew member on the Sailing Into Freedom YouTube channel was actually murdered by terrorists?
It’s true, and absolutely heart-breaking.
The two victims were Maren Ueland from Denmark and Louisa Jespersen from Norway who were beheaded.
Back in 2017, the YouTube community were given the gift of having Louisa on board, otherwise known as Lulu. She departed soon afterand continued her backpacking journey and left Australia, but later succumb to foul-play in Morocco.
Maren wasn’t a crew member but later became friends with Louisa, and the pair were camping at the time of their death.
Sailing Into Freedom have a 42′ Lehete Bourgois yacht which is a rare boat given that only 6 were produced in the world before the boat builder went backrupt. This cost him $47,000 after taxes.
Plukky’s first boat was a 42-foot Crowther 216A catamaran named S/V Long Reef. He bought this in 2010, did an extensive refit and sailed her but it sank in September, 2018 after crashing into a reef.
Boat Crash
Have you ever wondered what happened to S/V Long Reef that crashed in Western Australia?
It crashed due to Plukky making a simple oversight and breaking his own sailing rules, right on sunset.
Interestingly though, they crashed in what was 33 metres of water just moments prior.
It happened on Montgomery Reef which is notorious for being unchartered, having already claimed a few other yachts.
The crash at low-tide in crocodile-infested waters made things even more difficult, and Plukky and Margarida were eventually rescued a couple of days later by an Australian tourist boat.
They never returned to the boat for salvage.
This would have cost them $5,000 just to reach the boat which they didn’t have available, plus many more for the retrieval effort.
After all, they were 300 nautical miles from Darwin.
Peter did not have insurance for the boat as it’s difficult to get insurance for the Pilbara region.
It took 12 months before Peter was able to come up with the funds to purchase the next boat, with the help from a friend.
Upgrades
Plukky has upgraded his latest yacht with:
➔ Brand new mast and rigging
➔ New electronics and fridge
Very little of their yacht refit was covered on YouTube, instead choosing to focus on the lifestyle.
Location
According to YouTube and Instagram, they are in the San Blas Islands in Panama.
Plukky typically keeps his channel up to date, but was months behind when the previous boat sank.
Past Cruising
Plukky has sailed around most of Australia, plus:
➔ Grand Cayman
➔ Guatemala
➔ Antigua
➔ Panama
➔ Belize
➔ Mexico
Plukky will likely continue exploring South America with Margarida with her family on board at times.
Affording It
Peter worked (very surprisingly) as a lawyer for many years while raising kids. In this interview, he considers himself to be the world’s worst lawyer.
In his spare time, he put thousands of hours of labour into restoring his first catamaran, which then sunk 6 years later in Western Australia.
His second boat was bought through sheer savings.
Making Loot
Most YouTubers are wealthy, but not this one…
As of 2023, Sailing Into Freedom’s net worth is estimated at $298,000 AUD, or approximately $227,000 USD.
Plukky makes roughly $3,870/month USD by:
➔ Selling Sailing Into Freedom crew T-shirts
➔ Making money from ads on his videos
➔ 300+ paying Patreon subscribers
➔ Product affiliate links in his YouTube descriptions
➔ PayPal donations
He doesn’t offer paid uncut/uncensored/nudity footage of his crew members on a subscription basis, although this has been requested by his mostly-male audience.
Collaborations
Sailing Into Freedom had (for a long time) not met any active YouTube cruisers. However, he recently spent some time with Captain Rick Moore.
Also, Sailing Miss Lone Star has made comments on some of Plukky’s videos, so a meetup and uncut footage on her Vimeo in the future is likely.
He also ran into Brian and Karin from SV Delos recently, and has been hanging out with them for some time.
The best video was that with Pirate Rob and his actual pirate attack:
Big Moments
Apart from the sinking catamaran, some of the best and worse moments in Plukky’s history include:
➔ Having lightning strike his new yacht at night (caught on camera!)
➔ Jumping into shark-infested waters to fix his boat
➔ Catching COVID twice and assessing his options
➔ Hauling his boat out after the lightning strike
Future Plans
In the future, Plukky aims to sail around South America and Margarida seems to be a keeper.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from Sailing Into Freedom?
➔ You don’t need the million-dollar boat
➔ Keep things as simple as possible
➔ You can thrive on a lean budget
➔ YouTube can pay well with bikinis
➔ Always (always) be mindful of reefs
➔ Women love simple men with boats 😉
Conclussion
Plukky is the epidome of true freedom on the open ocean, without the glitz, glam and unnecessary drama of other YouTube influencers.
He reminds us that we don’t need fancy equipment or expensive boats to realize the cruising dream.
And we certainly can’t wait to see what is to come!
Creating Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 It’s Joshua again….
Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Plukky and his catamaran videos…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
His is living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
Earlier I mentioned about finding the perfect cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➔ Generate a sustainable full-time income while working remotely
➔ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➔ Do it without selling to friends & family (’cause that’s icky, am I right?!)
➔ Share my lifetime passion of sailing, cruising and global adventures
Curious to learn more? Jump on the free training right now. 🔥
This is the definitive guide on Free Range Sailing for 2023.
Over the last few years, I have spent 25 hours watching and researching everything I could about Troy and Pascale as I resonate a ton with their story and adventures.
Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with my fellow Australians!
If you wanted to know:
➔ How Free Range Sailing afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How old is Pascale and Troy?
➔ 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… 🙂
Free Range Sailing FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Mirrool
Crew Members
Troy Lechner (age 47)
Pascale Kate Angliss (age 37)
(Yes, almost 10 years in age between the two!)
Troy and Pascale met in Perth on the 31st of December 2014, and started dating soon afterwards, but they are not married, nor do they have any kids.
They consider themselves to be mostly pescatarian, enjoying a seafood + vegetarian diet as there is limited space for meat preservation on their yacht.
The Boat
Free Range Sailing’s yacht “Mirrool” is a Clansman 30 GRP Sloop made in 1969, from Gosford on the Central Coast of Australia. The ’30’ refers to the length of the yacht being 30 feet, while it only has a beam of around 6 feet and draft of 2 feet.
Their boat is currently for sale. This joins in a list of other sailing YouTubers who have recently either listed or sold their boat and ready for an upgrade.
Upgrades
Troy has lived on Mirrool since 2015 and Pascale joined in 2018, and together, they have added:
➔ New Rocna 22lb and Mantus 35lb anchors
➔ Yanmar 2GM20 diesel motor
➔ Katadyn PowerSurvivor Watermaker
➔New hard dodger (Troy built this himself actually)
➔Installing new rigging and overhaul during COVID movement restrictions
Interestingly, Troy has kept the original sail plan.
Location
Free Range Sailing is in Perth, Western Australia.
They are sometimes weeks behind on their video production, presumably due to WIFI signal issues.
They have recently moved towards land-life:
Past Cruising
Troy and Pascale have sailed Mirrool around Australia. However, they haven’t been overseas as yet since their old yacht wasn’t a true bluewater cruiser.
Affording It
Troy worked numerous blue-collar jobs, often around the waterways. He’s a qualified captain as well as a commercial harvest diver which explains why he loves jumping in for dinner so much!
He saved up for many years and paid $57,000 AUD for Mirrool which included replacing some parts before he come on to YouTube with Pascale.
Pascale joined later and has contributed to some equipment upgrades from her personal savings.
She worked as a commercial lawyer at Murfett Legal in Perth and also did some backpacking and working overseas, particularly in Copenhagen and London.
Net Worth
Not all cruisers are rich…
Free Range Sailing’s net worth is $275,000 Australian dollars.
This shows that you don’t need to be rich or famous to enjoy #boatlife in 2023.
Making Loot
They make around $4,500/month on YouTube through:
➔ 500+ subscribers on Patreon, most paying $8/week
➔ Running ads on their YouTube channel
➔ Brand sponsorships on YouTube and Instagram
➔ Product referral links and discount codes (their promotion of the Fire to Fork book is one example)
Unlike many other YouTubers who meet up with each other, Troy and Pascale have mostly kept to themselves with no other collaborations apart from family guests in episode 79.
We are certainly looking forward to seeing them meet up with Sailing La Vagabonde and Sailing Ruby Rose in the near future, given that both channels are very aligned with Free Range Sailing.
Big Moments
Troy and Pascale have had some interesting moments in sailing:
➔ Getting a hole in their boat in Episode 54
➔ Becoming stuck in 50-knot winds
➔ Installing an entirely new rigging system
➔ Painting their sailboat by hand
There hasn’t been as much drama on their YouTube channel when compared to several others, but they do have some click-baitey titles.
Future Plans
Given they have completed their circumnavigation of Australia, Troy and Pascale aim to spend more time exploring the Pilbara and Western Australia.
They’re selling their boat. Meanwhile, they’re care-taking for regional property owners in Western Australia as per Ep 208.
Could this be the direction of a new channel?
They may explore South-East Asia as international restrictions have eased. This has been drawn-out as the Western Australian government has been conservative on their international opening.
However, they are genuinely taking a break from sailing for a while. I believe they have needed a break after years of sailing.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from these two legends?
➔ You don’t need a lot of money to find freedom
➔ A 30-foot yacht will circumnavigate Australia
➔ YouTube doesn’t need to be near-nude content
➔ Keep things real and avoid the click-bait drama
➔ Your sailing dream might be closer than it seems
Conclusion
Troy and Pascale perfectly fit the mold of free-range sailors. They avoid the bikini-style content and simply remain humble and true to the nature of cruising. Raw, real and unfiltered – the way we like it.
There is much the plastic/materialistic world could learn from their travels and lifestyle choices.
And despite moving towards a land-based lifestyle, they still remain resourceful, frugal and connected to nature, and the epidome of simple freedom.
And we can’t wait to see more, and of course, experience that freedom for ourselves.
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by these two and their travels…
Sailing the world is my childhood dream.
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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on MJ Sailing for 2023.
Over the last 18 months, I have spent 32 hours watching and researching everything I could about MJ Sailing as one of their biggest fans.
Like most people, I am a little obsessed!
If you wanted to know:
➔ How MJ Sailing afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
MJ Sailing FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
Their new catamaran being built doesn’t have a name.
Crew Members
Matt Johnson (age 37)
Jessica Johnson (age 37)
Georgie (their cat, age unknown 🙂)
The Boat
Matt and Jessica are building their own custom 42-foot catamaran from existing kit plans in Maryland, MD, which will be their 4th sailboat in 10 years.
They have chosen the Max 42 SC with an owner’s cabin. This is a lightweight catamaran with a loaded displacement of just 7,700kgs, similar to the Seawind 1190.
They have three boats previously with 8 years experience as sea-based nomads.
1. A 1998 Hunter 240 which they learned to sail on (and hit numerous other boats in the process) which didn’t have a name.
2. A 1983 Trisalu 37 called Elements of Life which they sailed sailed into Carribean and Europe, which later was sold in the UK.
3. A 1989 Sabre 34 Targa called Serendipity. They sailed her into South America, the BVI’s, USVI’s and back to the United States to be sold in Indiantown, Florida.
Upgrades
It’s difficult to see what upgrades they’ll be doing with their boat build.
They have most of their hull done. Now it’s time to build the cabin, fit the electronics/plumbing and fit their new mast before their first shake-down cruise.
Location
Matt and Jessica are building their boat within a small make-shift factory on Kent Island, Annapolis, MD.
Past Cruising
With their 2 previous boats, Matt and Jessica have sailed in:
➔ Florida
➔ Bahamas
➔ St. Barth’s
➔ St. Maarten
➔ Antigua
➔ Saba
➔ Azores
➔ Ireland
➔ Scotland
➔ Norway
➔ England
➔ Cayman Islands
➔ Honduras
➔ Guatemala
➔ Belize
➔ Mexico
➔ Bermuda
➔ Azores
➔ Madeira
➔ Canary Islands
➔ British Virgin Islands
➔ United States Virgin Islands
Affording It
Matt and Jessica had well paying jobs, saved hard, invested wisely and had equity from a house they built.
After they sold it, they worked online and used the sale proceeds of the house to buy their first boat.
Net Worth
YouTubers are often quite wealthy.
As of 2023, MJ Sailing’s net worth is $1,760,000 USD.
This is based on the value of their boat, online business and personal assets.
Making Loot
Their monthly income is approximately $12,000.
This estimation is based on:
➔ Youtube advertising revenue on their videos
➔ Purchases from the MJSailing Gear Shop
➔ Their 300+ Patreon subscribers
➔ PayPal donations on their website
➔ Amazon affiliate links under their videos
They also earn some free gear from Amazon Wishlists.
Matt and Jessica want to sail around the world once their build is done. It’s more than likely that they’ll sail the ‘coconut milk run’ from Florida to Australia.
And we’ll definitely welcome them with open arms!
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from this wonderful couple?
➔ There are many great opportunities in the world
➔ The American dream isn’t so safe nor romantic
➔ You can explore the world on a basic yacht
➔ It’s easy to save a fortune by building yourself
➔ Working online is now easier than ever before
Conclusion
Matt and Jessica weren’t lucky. They worked very hard to get to where they have but enjoyed wonderful moments along the way too.
They have found ways to thrive in challenging situations and a way to make bank using their own resources.
Better yet – they have moved away from the bikini/near-naked clickbaity approach to YouTube that other creators have, and towards actual boat building and sailing. True sailors, not lifestylers.
It’s fair to say that I’ll continue watching their YouTube channel for years to come. I can’t wait until their catamaran is built and ready for the open seas.
Meanwhile, I’m working on building my own digital assets to fund my own circumnavigation.
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by MJ Sailing and their boat build..
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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Lazy Gecko Sailing for 2023.
Over the last 18 months, I have spent 31 hours watching and researching everything I could about Lazy Gecko as one of their most loyal fans.
I really am a fan of the adventures of Jeremiah, Brittany and Rhys!
If you’ve always wanted to know:
➔ How they afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ Why they are called ‘Lazy Gecko’ in the first place
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Lazy Gecko Sailing FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Calypso
Crew Members
Jeremiah Gowl (age 43) from San Diego, California.
Brittany Gowl (age 42) from Orilla, Canada.
Jeremy and Brittany met in a bar (since closed) called Lazy Gecko in Florida, where the inspiration for their YouTube channel name came from.
Rhys Gowl (age 8) from Cove Springs, Florida.
Brittany is indeed the biological mum of Rhys. Jeremy has 4 kids from a previous marrage, none of which come sailing with him.
They also had a cat onboard.
They operate under Lazy Gecko Sailing LLC based in Spring Hill, Florida.
The Boat
Lazy Gecko says a 2013 Antares 44i with an owner’s cabin and galley down design, featuring 3 cabins and 2 heads.
It’s considered by the cruising community to be the ultimate bluewater catamaran designed for sailing around the world. Antares only produces one model which is fully spec’d for world cruising.
Previously, Jeremiah and Brittany owned a much smaller monohull which became a victim of Hurricane Matthew. This was a temporary boat they paid about $60,000 for so they could learn sailing, in addition to taking sailing lessons.
Upgrades
Given the dependability of Antares, the family hasn’t needed to upgrade much in the way of mechanical or electrical parts.
They have:
➔ Replaced 2 of their batteries costing $7,000
➔ Installed a brand new watermaker
Location
Lazy Gecko Sailing are currently in the Bahamas.
This is one of their most recent videos:
Past Cruising
Lazy Gecko have previously sailed in:
➔ The Caribbean
➔ The Bahamas
➔ The Exumas
➔ Dominican Republic
Despite having argubly one of the world’s best bluewater catamarans, they haven’t sailed extensively. This may be due to COVID-19 restrictions or custody arrangements with their kids.
Affording It
Britanny owned two small businesses which they sold and funded the purchase of the boat.
In addition, Jeremiah was an Active Duty U.S. Marine and left after roughly 2 decades of service, including a disability pension.
They also invested wisely in their early days, and saved as much as they could to afford their dream catamaran.
Net Worth
As of 2023, I estimate Lazy Gecko Sailing to have a net worth of $1,752,000, with their boat costing $870,000 US-dollars.
Making Loot
Their monthly income is around $17,000 comprising of:
➔ Jeremiah’s army pension
➔ Sales of their merch
➔ YouTube advertising revenue
➔ Uncut sailing videos on Vimeo
➔ Dividends from their investments
Brittany also has her private adult-only Patreon with more than 200 paid subscribers called NautiMate which makes her an additional $4,000/month. It features some real and uncensored nudity as you might expect.
She doesn’t have an OnlyFans and it’s difficult to find free/leaked/uncut photos on other websites.
Several guys have contacted me since this review went live to say that Brittany was a stripper in her younger days. She operated across numerous bars from 2002 to 2007 where she made a small fortune.
This explains why Lazy Gecko sailing nude photos are in high demand, but yet, no one has been able to substantiate these claims.
Lazy Gecko hasn’t collaborated with any other creators as of 2023.
Big Moments
Some notable moments in their history include:
➔ Having their rudder fail at the worst possible time
➔ Going through several challenging thunderstorms
➔ Responding to a Mayday call
➔ Dragging anchor more than once
Most of their cruising is in calm coastal waterways so it’s not expected to see any wild moments.
Future Plans
Lazy Gecko Sailing make great money on YouTube and will continue their adventures. They aspire to cruise into Europe and South America including more of the Bahamas.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from Jeremy, Brittany and family?
➔ Play the long game but start planning today
➔ Buy the best boat you can afford for the trip
➔ YouTube can pay very well if done properly
➔ Don’t be afraid to take a solo child along
Conclusion
What can we learn from Jeremy, Brittany and family?
➔ Play the long game but start planning today
➔ Buy the best boat you can afford for the trip
➔ YouTube can pay very well if done properly
➔ Don’t be afraid to take a solo child along
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by [Channel Name] and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Barefoot Sailing Adventures for 2023.
Over the last 18 months, I have spent 29 hours watching and researching everything I could about Ashley and Mike’s channel as I tune in every single week.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with their YouTube content
You’re about to discover:
➔ How Barefoot Sailing Adventures afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ More intimate details about Ashley
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
And so before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Barefoot Sailing Adventures FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Split Personality
Crew Members
Ashley (age 27) and Mike (age 29) from Florida.
I am still sourcing their last names. If you have additional information, please reach out to me at Cruising Freedom here.
The Boat
The Barefoot Sailing Adventures boat is an Odin 820.
It’s a 27-foot trailer sailor designed for coastal and inland waterways.
Its registration is SC-2588-DJ.
Upgrades
Mike and Ashley have made numerous partial repairs of their trailer sailor, but not much has been covered on their channel.
They have opted to create a lifestyle channel focused on Ashley (and her backside) as opposed to a boat electronics and maintenance channel.
Location
They are currently in Venice, Florida. They haven’t left the state for some time now.
Past Cruising
Given that Mike and Ashley only have a small trailer sailor, they are limited in their cruising potential.
They have visited:
➔ Miami
➔ Tampa Bay
➔ Key West
➔ Honeymoon Island
➔ One Tree Island
➔ Caladesi Island
➔ Passage Key
They have also toured part of the ICW.
Affording It
Mike and Ashley worked in landscaping for several years, saving just enough money for the boat.
Their boat cost only $59,000 (used) so it’s reasonably affordable for most people.
Net Worth
They aren’t millionaires but have a ton of freedom…
As of 2023, Barefoot Sailing Adventures has a net worth of $320,000 USD.
This is based upon the value of their boat and online business.
Making Loot
How does Barefoot Sailing Adventures make their money? It’s quite simple actually, and I estimate that they make:
➔ $2,754/month from their uncensored/nude content on Vimeo
➔ $705/month from their Patreon account
➔ $1,104/month from their YouTube advertising revenue
➔ $657/month from brand sponsorships
This means they make roughly $5,700/month from their YouTube channel.
Collaborations
Barefoot Sailing Adventures have not collaborated with any other YouTube channels at this time.
Their content focuses on a specific type of content…and most other YouTubers aren’t into it.
Big Moments
Mike and Ashley have had some interesting moments while cruising:
➔ They had a jet ski crash into them in episode 11, early in their YouTube career. This was a personal friend who only created minor damage.
➔ They have struggled with anchoring several times given they’re new to the sailing lifestyle.
➔ Numerous encounters on naturalist beaches and going topless
➔ Experiencing and surviving Hurricane Ian (as did several other channels)
Future Plans
Given that YouTube pays them enough to keep going, Mike and Ashley aspire to keep creating more revealing content.
They are also looking to sail through Europe and South America in the next few years.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from their channel?
➔ It’s clear that bikini-style content brings in many views
➔ Keep living the dream and find a way to make it happen
➔ YouTube cruising channels make great money if done from the right ‘angle’.
Conclusion
While I’m not the biggest fan of these types of cruising channels, it’s clear that it’s working well for Mike and Ashley.
They’re making great money each and every month, with Ashley being front and centre as a naturalist.
Their channel appeals to the middle-aged man who enjoys this type of revealing lifestyle content.
The same man who also has the potential to build his own income stream to start sailing well into the sunset too.
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Mike, Ashley and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Millennial Falcon for 2023.
Over the last couple of years, I have spent 23 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Millennial Falcon as I love their down-to-earth videos.
Yes, I really am obsessed with my fellow Australians, Adam and Khiara!
You’re about to discover:
➔ How Adam and Khiara afforded their yacht
➔ How they make their money today
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
So you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Sailing Millennial Falcon FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Millennial Falcon
Crew Members
Adam Seeber (age 33) from Perth, Australia
Khiara Parker (age 32) from the United Kingdom
They met as housemates in Melbourne back in 2015 and fell in love…staying together ever-since.
Before sailing, they have travelled to Japan, Chile, Peru and have road-tripped around Australia.
The Boat
S/V Millennial Falcon, often called Millie for short, is a 1981 Tanyana Vancouver 42-foot cutter rig yacht.
Designed as a true blue ocean cruiser, more than 200 of these yachts have been built in Taiwan.
Upgrades
Adam and Khiara have upgraded their boat with:
➔ Isotherm VE 150 electric fridge
➔ 6x 100-watt flexible solar panels
➔ 2x 100-watt Renogy solar panels
➔ Tri Star MPPT charge controller
➔ B&G Vulcan 12 Chartplotter + Halo20 Radar
➔ 10ft AB R.I.B. and 9.9hp Honda outboard
➔ Rocna 20kg anchor, 200ft chain and new windlass
➔ Garhauer mast blocks, cleats and deck organisers
➔ Iridium Go and Bad Boy Xtreme N WIFI antennae
Location
Adam and Khiara are in Puerto Rico after completing the Atlantic Circuit.
Past Cruising
Sailing Millennial Falcon have explored in:
➔ The Bahamas
➔ The Caribbean
➔ The United States
➔ Europe
Surprisingly, they haven’t sailed in Australia as yet.
Affording It
This couple certainly didn’t come from rich parents.
Adam and Khiara worked for almost a decade each in full-time jobs, originally planning to buy a house.
They aren’t married, but they are engaged. They spent their wedding money on their boat purchase.
Their wedding is planned to be in the next 1-2 years.
Net Worth
YouTubers typically do well for themselves.
As of 2023, Sailing Millennial Falcon has a net worth of $975,000 USD. This is based on the value of their boat and online business.
They are quite conservative and only spend what they need.
Making Loot
They’re full-time content creators.
Sailing Millennial Falcon makes approximately $7,520 USD per month on YouTube.
Their various income streams include:
➔ Amazon affiliate links under their videos and on their website to camera and sailing equipment
➔ Paypal donations from their loyal subscribers
➔ Patreon monthly subscribers
➔ Sales of SMF merch including hats and shirts
➔ Advertising revenue from their YouTube channel
Collaborations
Sailing Millennial Falcon has not collaborated with any other YouTubers, but Sailing La Vagabonde is on the cards for next year.
This is the definitive guide on S/V Florence for 2023.
Over the last few years, I have spent 26 hours watching and researching everything I could about Matt and Amy as I really enjoy their channel.
I got really obsessed with them since their Whitsunday adventure, ’cause that’s my own backyard!
If you wanted to know:
➔ How Sailing Yacht Florence’s crew afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Sailing Yacht Florence FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Florence
Crew Members
Matt Bruce Humpreys (age 35)
Amy Cartwright (age 34)
The Boat
Florence is a 1985 37-foot Oyster Heritage blue ocean sailing yacht with 3 cabins and 1 head. Its gross tonnage is 7 tonnes.
Upgrades
Matt and Amy have upgraded their yacht with:
➔ A brand-new sailing dinghy without an outboard
➔ New B&G electronics including GPS and autopilot
➔ New spinnaker and spinnaker pole
Location
According to Instagram, they are in:
According to YouTube, they are in:
This means they are currently [up to date/behind]
Past Cruising
Sailing Yacht Florence are in French Guiana and Suriname.
They have already finished their 6-year circumnavigation but have no plans to stop.
Amy and Matt are pursuing a global navigation from England to England with one lap around the world.
So far they have cruised in:
➔ The Caribbean
➔ Panama
➔ The United States
➔ French Polynesia
➔ Tonga
➔ New Zealand
➔ Fiji
➔ Australia
➔ Indonesia
➔ Malaysia
➔ Thailand
➔ Seychelles
➔ South Africa
Affording It
Amy and Matt paid $75,000 for their yacht.
They bought this through diligent savings as they both have full-time jobs prior to sailing.
Not having children certainly helped! 😅
Net Worth
YouTubers are doing well for themselves.
As of 2023, Sailing Yacht Florence has a net worth of $725,000 USD. This is based on the value of their yacht, online business and small stock portfolio.
Evidently, you don’t need be a millionaire to sail around the world or even just enjoy the cruising lifestyle full-time.
Making Loot
Today in 2023, they make their money with:
➔ Working as digital nomads (real jobs)
➔ Donations from their Patreon subscribers
➔ YouTube advertising revenue
It only costs $3,500 per month for their sailing/cruising lifestyle.
Collaborations
Sailing Yacht Florence hasn’t collaborated with any other YouTube cruisers as of 2023.
Big Moments
Some of the biggest highlights in their travels are:
➔ Being boarded at night on a remote island
➔ Sailing across the Indian and Pacific oceans
➔ Going through the Panama Canal (assisted)
Future Plans
Amy and Matt envision sailing the western side of Africa after Seychelles and South Africa.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from Sailing Yacht Florence?
➔ Blue ocean cruisers aren’t million-dollar yachts
➔ You don’t need to wait until age 65 to go cruising
➔ Keep your budget as low as reasonably possible
➔ Success on YouTube doesn’t require a bikini
➔ Stay humble and avoid the click-bait drama
Conclusion
I really enjoy Sailing Yacht Florence’s simple yet encouraging content having watched them on YouTube for too many hours.
After all, they sailed in my backyard (South-East Queensland) and onwards up the Great Barrier Reef and into South-East Asia.
They remind us to use the resources we have available to us and not let our 30’s go to waste.
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Florence and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Nandji for 2023.
Over the last 4 years, I have spent 56 hours watching and researching everything I could about Yoshi and Bonita, back before they were YouTube-famous!
I’m so obsessed with my fellow Australian adventurers!
If you wanted to discover:
➔ How Nandji’s crew afforded their boat
➔ How they make their money today
➔ What boat they have and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Sailing Nandji FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Nandji
Crew Members
Jarrad Laver a.k.a. Yoshi (age 36)
Bonita Herewane (age 35)
Tallula Mae (age 3) who is their daughter
I predict that Jarrad and Bonita will have another child in 2024.
Bonita has had a remarkable weight loss since having Tallula, becoming somewhat skinny these days.
Bonita’s nationality appears to be either half-Mauri or half-Aboriginal.
They also have a retired Greyhound called Marley.
The Boat
Nandji is a 1996 Roberts 50ft Sloop Cutter Yacht
Their new boat is Independence.
Upgrades
Yoshi and Bonita have upgraded their yacht with:
➔ 600 watts worth of solar panels
➔ New lithium batteries
➔ New diesel engine
➔ New head and shower
➔ Repainting their entire interior
Location
Sailing Nandji are currently in Thailand. They plan to stay here for a while.
Past Cruising
Yoshi and Bonita have sailed Nandji:
➔ Along Australia’s east coast
➔ Papau New Guinea
➔ Indonesia
➔ Malaysia
Affording It
Before buying their yacht, Yoshi and Bonita lived in a bus and travelled around Australia.
With their savings, they were able to sell their bus and fund the purchase of their yacht which cost $57,000. They had to complete some refitments before setting sail up the East Coast of Australia.
Net Worth
YouTube cruising families are often wealthy, but this isn’t the case with these Australians…
As of 2023, Sailing Nandji have a net worth of $480,000 USD.
This is based on the value of their yacht and online business. They still have limited money in the bank account.
Making Loot
By publishing videos to YouTube, Sailing Nandji make $5,600 per month via:
➔ Donations via PayPal
➔ Their Patreon subscribers
➔ Sales of official Nandji merchandise
➔ YouTube advertising revenue
➔ Sponsorship deals such as Babbel
➔ Affiliate links to PredictWind and NordVPN
Collaborations
Nandji have not yet collaborated with any other YouTubers.
Big Moments
Nandji has had some exciting and scary moments while cruising around such as:
➔ Getting their yacht stuck up on the rocks
➔ Losing their entire steering system at sea
➔ Experiencing a potential pirate attack
➔ Buying diesel with alcohol with the police
➔ Being kicked out of Malaysia (as all cruisers were)
Future Plans
Sailing Nandji are heading south into New Zealand. Marley is being flown over while Bonita and Yoshi will be sailing.
Key Takeaways
We can learn from Sailing Nandji that:
➔ Cruising with a dog internationally is possible
➔ You can thrive even with a limited budget
➔ Always dive down on your mooring balls!
➔ Buy the sailboat that you can afford today
➔ Sailing unchartered waters takes good planning
Conclusion
Nandji aren’t just in this space for the near-naked clickbait thumbnails on YouTube.
They share the reality of sailing in unchartered waters with a dog and toddler onboard.
Yoshi and Bonita are considered true legends in the sailing community for their real and raw stories. Pair this with incredible story-telling and emotion, and you have a wonderful couple with huge ambitions!
And their journey will continue for years to come!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Nandji and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
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