Cruising Channels

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

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

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

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

If you wanted to know:

➔ How Sophisticated Lady afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Rick Moore FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

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

Crew Members

Rick Moore (age 54)

Maddalena Alessio (age 47)

Brenden Moore (age 25)

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

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

Sasha and Valentina were previous crew members.

The Boat

Sophisticated Lady is a 1995 36-foot yacht.

Upgrades

Rick has upgraded his boat with:

➔ New furling roller

➔ New solar panels

➔ New security system

Location

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

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

Captain Rick Moore is also fluent in Spanish.

This is one of their most recent videos:

Past Cruising

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

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

What more could one want? 😃

Affording It

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

Net Worth

YouTube + cruising = wealthy? Not really.

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

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

Making Loot

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

He makes his money through:

➔ YouTube ad-revenue from their videos

➔ Earnings from his daily charter business

➔ Various sailing brand sponsorships

➔ Print-on-demand products from their store

➔ Donations from their loyal Patreons

Collaborations

Rick has collaborated with:

➔ SV Delos

➔ Sailing Miss Lone Star

➔ Sailing Into Freedom (the legendary Plukky!)

Plus various other smaller influencers.

Big Moments

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

Some notable include:

➔ Covering the disappearance of Andreas Sipsakas

➔ Dealing with the British Virgin Islands hurricane

➔ Helping various credit card captains from crashes

➔ Visiting various nudist beaches with his women

Future Plans

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

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

Key Takeaways

Rick is a legend in the sailing community.

We can learn that:

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

➔ Cruising isn’t always sunshine and rainbows

➔ Don’t buy an expensive boat and crash it

Conclusion

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

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by this channel and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Sailing Uma: Discover Dan and Kika’s Net Worth and Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Uma for 2023.

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

I resonate a ton with their story!

So I’m going to share:

➔ How this couple afforded their awesome little sail boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

My friend, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Sailing Uma FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Uma

Crew Members

Dan Deckert (age 35) from Canada

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

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

The Boat

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

Upgrades

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

Upgrades include:

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

➔ Extensive plumbing and galley refit

➔ New anchor chain

➔ New head and shower

➔ New B&G GPS/autopilot

Location

They are currently in Europe.

Past Cruising

Dan and Kika have sailed extensively through:

➔ The United States

➔ The Bahamas

➔ Haiti (Kika’s home country)

➔ The Caribbean

➔ US Virgin Islands

➔ British Virgin Islands

➔ Norway (on a friends boat)

➔ Iceland and Scotland

Affording It

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

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

Net Worth

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

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

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

Making Loot

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

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

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

➔ Ad-revenue earned on their YouTube channel

➔ Product sponsorship via sailing product companies

➔ Donations through their Patreon account

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

Collaborations

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

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

Big Moments

Sailing Uma have had many big moments:

➔ Dan proposed to Kika in the mountains

➔ Surviving a hurricane at anchor

➔ Swimming naked at nighttime

➔ Suffering several knockdowns

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

Future Plans

Sailing Uma are having some epic adventures!

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

Key Takeaways

Here is what we can learn from Sailing Uma:

➔ Use the resources you already have available

➔ Electric forklift motors can and do work well

➔ Your plans can change literally at any time

➔ Stop waiting around to get your big chance

Conclusion

Saliing Uma’s most popular message is….

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

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

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

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I am obviously inspired by Uma and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Sailing Zatara: Net Worth, Catamaran Price 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 Zatara for 2023.

Over the last 4ish years, I have spent 70+ hours watching and researching everything I could about everyone’s favorite YouTube sailing family.

I love their channel! Keith, Renee and their 4 cruising kids have really inspired me a ton!

And so, you’re about to discover:

➔ How Sailing Zatara afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

This is going to be one incredible article!

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 Zatara FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Zatara

Crew Members

Keith Whitaker (age 51)

Renee Whitaker (age 47)

Anna Whitaker (age 19)

Jack Whitaker (age 18)

Finn Whitaker (age 14)

Kate Whitaker (age 13)

They have another older daughter (Tait Whitaker-Cargo, aged 26) who hasn’t sailed with the family as she is already married and with two children.

Interestingly enough, Jack Whitaker recently started his own YouTube channel, providing a unique insight into cruising as a teenager:

Jack is single but dated previously.

While Jack has his own channel, that pales in comparison to his younger brother Finn Whitaker (150,000 subscribers) who appeals to a younger audience:

And well, Finn just has better content over all! 😂

And no, Finn Whitaker does NOT have a girlfriend.

In his words “I think teenage romance is kinda stupid. You’re dating to break up basically unless you get married which is highly unlikely. So relationships don’t really work on a sailboat”

Both brothers have discussed personal finance. Neither Jack or Finn have made much money from their channels, apart from ads on their videos, but it’s probably around $700/month which is still better than most adults!

The Boat

Sailing Zatara owns a 2009 Privilege 585 Catamaran with a 4-cabin layout.

Previously they owned a Beneteau 55-foot monohull which they later sold as it was a little too small and somewhat unsuited to crossing large oceans.

Fun fact: I was kayaking past the Mooloolaba marina recently and went past their old yacht on the dock!

Upgrades

Sailing Zatara have upgraded their catamaran with:

➔ Upgraded B&G electronics

➔ New Highfield Dinghy

➔ Movie projector for the kids

Location

Sailing Zatara are in Europe after undertaking their most dangerous crossing yet as they sail along the Somali Coastline:

Past Cruising

Sailing Zatara has explored in:

➔ The United States

➔ The Caribbean

➔ The Bahamas

➔ The Marquesas and Fiji

➔ Australia and New Zealand

Their biggest crossing is the Pacific crossing making it their longest time at sea.

Affording It

Keith and Renee didn’t come from a rich family nor did they have well-paying jobs. Keith had a long-term career in the oil industry.

However, they did have some equity in their home and some of Keith’s investments paid off well, so they were able to eventually sell their house and afford their first sailboat which cost $257,000 USD.

From there, they began producing YouTube videos and with the revenue, were able to buy their 2nd sailboat for $590,000 USD a mere 2 years later.

Net Worth

YouTube cruisers are typically multi-millionaires!

Sailing Zatara has a net worth of $1,900,000 USD.

This is based on the value of their boat, investments and business income.

Making Loot

They make a full-time living at sea which is earned through:

➔ Amazon affiliate links under their YouTube videos

➔ PayPal and Patreon donations from their audience

➔ $10/month membership to their Facebook group

➔ Sailing Zatara ‘Let It Flow Away’ merchandise

➔ Homeschool education for other sailing families

It’s estimated that Sailing Zatara makes $17,000/month through their engaging YouTube content.

Collaborations

Sailing Zatara have featured with these other YouTube channels:

➔ Gone With The Wynns

➔ Sailing Ruby Rose

➔ The Sailing Family

➔ The Cruising Kiwis

While they haven’t met in person, the Whitaker family has a good friendship with Sailing Nahao and they met David Shih at a recent boat show.

Fun fact: David is also a friend of mine.

They have also featured numerous other smaller channels and seek out other cruising families to keep the kids entertained while home-schooling.

Big Moments

Sailing Zatara have had numerous cool moments:

➔ Coming across Lady Erel 2 stuck on a reef

➔ Being at sea for 30-days as a family of 4

➔ Having Anna leave the boat for college

➔ Keith getting into heated arguments with Australian government quarantine officials 😅

➔ Having Jack’s internet girlfriend on board

➔ Keith accidentally ran over Anna and she went to hospital

So the most dangerous that has happened…actually happened off the boat! I applaud them for avoiding the click-bait drama that other channels often create.

Future Plans

Sailing Zatara have just completed a half-circumnavigation around Australia, have left and are now adventuring in Africa and soon Europe!

Key Takeaways

We can learn from Sailing Zatara that:

➔ Teenagers can still sail globally with their parents

➔ Use the resources you have available to go sailing

➔ Don’t be afraid to change your plans on a whim

➔ Such very precious moments cannot be bought

Conclusion

Keith and Renee didn’t wait until Kate was off to college before going off cruising. Instead, they used the resources they have, invested wisely, sold their house and made their dream happen and all without the fluff.

So to the cruisers with older kids who aren’t so sure, it’s definitely possible!

The Whitaker’s talk more about their journey here:

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by the Whitakers 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…🙂)

Sam Holmes Sailing: Net Worth, Boat, Girlfriend and Income (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide about Sam Holmes for 2023.

Over the last 4 years, I have spent 75 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sam Holmes as a true fan of his channel.

Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with his single-handed adventures on the open ocean!

If you wanted to know:

➔ Why Sam became so popular on YouTube

➔ How he makes his money today

➔ What boat he has 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… 🙂

Cruising Freedom FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

His boat is called S/V Pickled Herring. His previous boat to that was called Swedish Fish.

His Hobie 16 doesn’t have a name currently.

Crew Members

Sam Holmes (age 30) from the United States

Sam’s Girlfriend

Sam Holmes doesn’t have a girlfriend at this time. He’s had a couple of short-term relationships during his time on YouTube.

The Boat

Sam owns a 1979 Cape Dory 28 which he paid $9,000 for. This vessel was previously called FellowShip II out of Vero Beach, Florida.

He later painted the hull blue in North Carolina.

It’s currently in Sweden and hauled out for the winter while he explores the United States and the Bahamas.

He recently moved on to a Bayfield 29ft.

Upgrades

Sam has undertaken a massive renovation and upgrades including:

➔ A new wind vane

➔ Replacing the aging solar system

➔ Replacing the self-tailing winches

➔ A unique open-source autopilot

➔ 3d Printed sail parts

Location

Sam is currently in Florida. He was previously in Sweden, and previous to this, the Bahamas where he was sailing with a Hobie 16 Catamaran and keeping things simple.

Past Cruising

Sam has explored mostly single-handedly in:

➔ The United States

➔ Hawaii

➔ Ireland

➔ Portugal

➔ Scotland

➔ Norway

➔ Sweden

Sam has done one crossing of the Pacific with a 23ft sailboat (his most popular video) plus one crossing of the Atlantic.

We can’t wait to see him come to Australia!

Affording It

Sam lived very lean with minimal expenses, no children and worked hard to fund his dreams.

Net Worth

YouTubers are typically wealthier than we assume.

As of 2023, Sam Holmes has a net worth of $270,000 USD. This is based on the value of his boat and online business.

Yet as we all know, money means very little to Sam.

Making Loot

Sam Holmes makes around $4,700 per month.

He makes his income via:

➔ Venmo donations

➔ Patreon subscriptions

➔ Cash app donations

➔ Paypal donations

➔ Amazon affiliate links

He’s certainly treating his YouTube channel like a real business and so he doesn’t need a conventional job.

Collaborations

Sam hasn’t collaborated with any famous sailing YouTubers as he has chosen to stay low-key.

However, he has sailed with Olivia Wyatt on her Panda 34 in Hawaii which had previously considered to be the beginnings of a romatic relationship.

Big Moments

Sam has some incredible moments in sailing:

➔ His #1 video about solo sailing across the Pacific earned him millions of views for its genuine appeal

➔ Sam has openly talked about his challenges with living without a large intestine while sailing

➔ Selling his boat and meeting a girl who has a boat

➔ Numerous low-cost and creative DIY projects

Future Plans

Sam is in Europe and will explore the Mediterranean this summer. From there, he’ll sail to Asia and towards Australia.

At the moment his yacht is on the hardstand in Sweden while he learns gliding in Europe. He’s also be sailing and exploring with a Hobie 16 trailerable catamaran.

Key Takeaways

Sam reminds us that we:

➔ Don’t need a million-dollar boat to go cruising

➔ Many audiences don’t like the glam and gloss

➔ Learn your boat well and all its devices

Conclusion

Sam is encapsulates raw, unpolished and passionate solo sailing for budget-friendly cruising. Many of us can relate more easily than luxury cruisers with their million-dollar floating condos.

Despite his worst moments, he still wears a smile. An infectious positive mental attitude to not let his challenges prevent him from seeing the world.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Sam Holmes and his travels…

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

Sam’s living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

Gone With The Wynns: Net Worth, New Boat and Earnings (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Gone With The Wynns for 2023.

Over more than 3 years, I have now watched 91 hours of their YouTube channel learning everything I could about Jason and Nikki.

I guess you could call me obsessed with their sailing travels!

And yes, I’ve noticed Nikki’s hair length grow over time while she’s become more feminine!

If you wanted to know:

➔ How Gone With The Wynns afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money on YouTube today

➔ What boat do they have and its many upgrades

➔ How you can start world cruising just like them

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… 🙂

Gone With The Wynns FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Curiosity

Crew Members

Jason Wynn (age 37)

Nikki Wynn (age 36)

Their 2 cats, Cleo and Singa, sailed with Jason and Nikki as stowaways for 13,000 nautical miles.

Sadly, they could not continue and were left behind in the United States to an emotional farewell.

They left before the Wynns started their voyage across the Pacific towards Tonga and New Zealand.

Their reasoning was mainly due to biosecurity challenges in the countries they desired to visit.

The Boat

Sailing vessel Curiosity is a 2005 Leopard 43.

As it’s for sale, you can view the listing here.

The catamaran in a 3-cabin owner’s version, with the main cabin taking up the entire starboard hull.

Upgrades

The Wynns have done many upgrades to Curiosity.

Notable items include:

➔ 2 Airconditioners

➔ Washing machine and dryer

➔ Composting toilet (taken from their old RV)

➔ Portable freezer

You can find their list of boat upgrades here.

Location

Gone With The Wynns are in Australia!

Past Cruising

The Wynns have done roughly the same amount of land miles when compared to sea miles.

To date, apart from some coastal cruising, they have done the popular route across the Pacific from the United States to New Zealand, and now in Australia!

Affording It

Jason and Nikki claim to have simply “saved up” to buy their catamaran, however, some of their audience disputes these claims.

Rumours on the internet reveal that at least one of the Wynns comes from a very wealthy family.

After all, they appear quite affluent on their channel.

Quite surprisingly, Jason was simply a photographer and Nikki a makeup artist, with Jason later opening his own studio which they later sold for a profit.

From there, they began to travel in their RV and blog/vlog full-time, building a loyal audience.

It’s best assumed that they bought their catamaran using personal savings earned from their previous RV travels, plus it’s cheaper to live on the road.

Curiosity cost approximately $400,000 US Dollars.

Net Worth

YouTubers typically downplay their wealth so they can appear more relatable to their audience.

As of 2023, Gone With The Wynns have a net worth of $2,700,000 USD. This is based on the value of their boat, online business and investment portfolio.

They did NOT come from rich parents.

Making Loot

Today in 2023, Jason and Nikki make most of their money through Amazon affiliate links both placed under their YouTube videos and on their blog.

In addition, they make an income through:

➔ Freelance writing for travel-related websites

➔ Running ads on both their videos and website

➔ Creating their own recommend gear store

➔ Earnings from their hundreds of Patreons

➔ A few dollars via their tip jar on their blog

Now they’re earning an estimated $19,000 per month, so they each make a 6-figure income from their boat.

Collaborations

Their two best collaborations are with Sailing Ruby Rose and Sailing Zatara.

Jason and Nikki aren’t afraid to hang out with other cruisers, and I look to seeing them meet other popular YouTube sailors.

They have had numerous guests on board including Dior, Nikki’s mom and Jason’s brother.

Big Moments

Some of the best moments by The Wynns include:

➔ Sailing with Mark who had only 6 months to live, creating one of the best fundraisers in YouTube cruising history

➔ Being approached by fishermen late at night, in what some viewers were describing as a potential pirate attack

➔ Experiencing a rough sail from Tonga to New Zealand where Jason became quite ill

➔ Getting a huge hole and losing their lifecraft in their boat on the same voyage

Future Plans

The Wynns are now in New Zealand and are looking to sail north to Australia and onwards into Asia.

They are currently selling their catamaran, Curiosity.

There are however no confirmed plans for the future, but they are looking to buy their next boat.

Key Takeaways

We can learn from The Wynns that:

➔ Living on a boat is more affordable than ever

➔ You can combine a blog and YouTube channel

➔ Working remotely attainable for most people

➔ The world cruising community is very generous

➔ Brand new modern sailboats are unnecessary

Conclusion

The Wynns clearly have an outgoing and adventurous spirit. Their generous style has become appealing to the cruising community, despite their young ages and low experience in ocean voyages.

They remind us that we only live once on this spinning marble, and in their own words: “We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your adventure.”

To that, we can simply say: Thank you. 😊

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by The Wynns 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 Miss Lone Star: Divorce, Net Worth and Prison (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Sailing Miss Lone Star for 2023.

Over the last 5.5 years, I have spent 69 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Miss Lone Star as a fan of her channel.

(You could say I am obsessed with Aubrey and her adventures. 😎)

So if you wanted to know:

➔ How Aubrey affords her sailing lifestyle

➔ How she makes her money as an influencer

➔ What boat she has and its upgrades

➔ What happened to the kids and ex-husband(s)

➔ And did she really get arrested and put in prison?

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

As I’ve found all this public info through my research.

And Aubrey definitely has some controversy!

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 Miss Lone Star FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

SV 3/4 Time was her previous boat with her current boyfriend. Her new boat does not have a name.

Crew Members

Aubrey Gail Wilson (Age 38) who was born on September 21, 1984. She is originally from Vero Beach, Florida but has spent time living in Austin, Texas. She holds a 50t USCG Captain’s License.

Aubrey has two children; Blake who is 9 and a girl, Bianca who is 10. Neither has been seen much in recent years, presumably in the care of relatives.

Her kids are from different fathers. Their fathers have never been seen on any of her YouTube videos.

She is currently dating Siril who is from Africa. He is only 29 years old. She’s had made boyfriends in the past with more details below.

The Boat

Aubrey’s sailboat is a 1971 51ft Formosa yacht, often referred to as a pirate ship. For a long time, it remained under renovation and it’s finally ready to be seen:

She is doing another boat flip with her girlfriends. This is on a 1985 Lancer 39 motor sailing called Murphy.

Her previous boat, SV Little Miss, she purchased for $1 and renovated mostly by herself.

Upgrades

Aubrey is planning numerous upgrades, including:

➔ Chartplotter & GPS

➔ 12v Refridgerator

➔ Hair dryer (of course….)

Location

Sailing Miss Lone Star is in Bellingham. 

She’s relatively up to date on her videos.

Past Cruising

Aubrey has sailed in many places:

➔ The Bahamas

➔ Florida

➔ The Mediterranean

➔ South Africa

➔ Costa Rica

She has also road-tripped across North America with a boyfriend and Europe with her daughter.

Affording It

Aubrey started her journey by becoming a crew member on various yachts to gain her experience.

She bought her first boat for $1 in 2017 and bought her second boat with personal funds in 2020.

Her daughter Bianca, also bought a boat for $1 in 2019, although not much has come from this yet.

Net Worth

Cruisers are typically millionaires, but this isn’t the case here…

As of 2023, Sailing Miss Lone Star has an estimated net worth of $780,000 USD. This is based on the value of her boat and online business.

She also owns a small stock portfolio.

Making Loot

Sailing Miss Lone Star makes money through:

➔ YouTube advertising revenue on each video

➔ Amazon affiliate links under her YouTube videos

➔ Her paid subscription on Vimeo ($29/month)

➔ Links to purchase SailRite sewing machines

It’s estimated that each video she releases makes $7,200, making her around $15,700 USD per month. Aubrey doesn’t have an OnlyFans account but it has been highly requested by her mostly male audience.

Collaborations

Sailing Miss Lone Star has only collaborated with Rick from Sophisticated Lady. 

Aubrey has had several different boyfriends in her journey who often have a small sailing YouTube channel.

One of her ex-boyfriends is Stefan Heiberg a.k.a. Captain Leeu, but announced a ‘divorce’ on one of his videos in 2019, to the applause of his audience.

His YouTube channel is The Paper Boat Project where he has gone on to get his 200T captain’s licence and start his own successful yacht delivery business (with a new girl) operating out of Malta.

Big Moments

Aubrey has created controversy through her unique style on YouTube. Some notable moments include:

➔ Going to a nudist beach in Costa Rica, her most-viewed YouTube video, plus going topless in several other videos

➔ Making a Mayday call after crashing SV Little Miss into a sunken container.

➔ Having her yacht struck by lightning while sailing

➔ Puncturing her lung and winding up in the hospital

➔ Getting kicked out of the boatyard

Ex-Boyfriend

Aubrey from Saling Miss Lone Star had experienced DV on board while sailing several years ago with her former boyfriend Rob, who on the surface, appeared to be a very genuine guy.

She experienced a black eye in this incident.

This video, including dozens of older videos, have since been deleted from her YouTube channel.

It’s unknown what truly happened to her ex-boyfriend Rob.

Update: Aubrey mentioned in her most recent video that Rob had taken his own life due to past PTSD.

This is the last-known video of Rob and according to the YouTube comments, he may have suffered from undisclosed or untreated schizophrenia.

You can also read this new story where he is referred to as Abram Hamic, Q or God Almighty.

Definitely a sad ending.

He who was not the father of either of her two children. Her audience was demanding the other side of the story, as many were referring to the stunt being fake given that Rob seemed to be very friendly, real and welcoming on the surface.

Aubrey has been divorced several times. I don’t know what happened to numerous other ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands, but it’s rumoured that Bianca’s father is serving prison time, while Bianca herself seems to be living with Aubrey’s mother.

Prison Time

This may come as a surprise to many Sailing Miss Lone Star fans, especially as it was NOT published on any of her videos or social media accounts. 😲

Aubrey Wilson was caught stealing items from Walmart while shopping with her then-boyfriend, Stefan Heiberg, around 2 years ago. Aubrey was arrested and sent to prison!

(Yes, that IS the same Stefan who has his own YouTube channel as mentioned above, but he was NOT the one stealing and thus wasn’t the one caught, arrested or charged with any crime)

Aubrey claims the theft itself was simply an accident (forgetting to scan numerous checkout items) as they were in a rush to get somewhere that day.

This crime occurred on 19/06/2019 with a cart full of goods, where she was charged with Petit Theft.

After arrest, Aubrey’s bond was set at $2,500 and she was then bailed out, after serving 5 days of prison time.

Later, she entered a plea deal and was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to 6 months of probation, plus a fine and court costs.

This is all publicly-available information. I found this via https://court.indian-river.org/BenchmarkWeb/Home.aspx/Search by searching under ‘Wilson, Aubrey’ and reading her court documents.

Again, this might come as a surprise, or maybe not.

After all, some of her audience always felt an eerie dark side to Aubrey, especially after the DV incident several years ago.

Controversy

In addition to her crime, Aubrey attracts a less-than-ideal audience as she expresses her body often.

Many of her episodes feature her bikinis and her most popular videos are her topless (but blurred) sailing adventures.

Her children are usually absent in her episodes.

There are also unconfirmed reports of:

➔ Robb’s (or hers?) old sailboat being repossessed

Update: Aubrey just verified this on YouTube as true.

➔ Renting a vessel to gain more YouTube views

➔ Aubrey as a Playboy model in her younger years

None of these can be substantiated at this time. If you do have more information, please reach out.

Future Plans

Sailing Miss Lone Star will continue her YouTube and Vimeo sailing vlogs, hopefully with more finances.

At this time, she envisions sailing off into the sunset with her ‘pirate ship’ which is almost ready!

It is hoped that both her children will be able to join her on these adventures once the boat is ready.

Key Takeaways

Despite her underlying controvery in the cruising community and monthly challenges, Aubrey still has some lessons worth sharing:

➔ Always chase your dreams no matter the obstacle

➔ Leave behind “their” pre-conceived judgments

➔ Build a following and monetize that audience

Conclusion

While I don’t always enjoy Sailing Miss Lone Star‘s approach to YouTube, it’s clear that it’s working well.

Almost every single thumbnail are quite click-baitey.

Her audience, of mostly single middle-aged men, find her cruising adventures very appealing too.

While I do prefer saving/investing/working for a few years before sailing away, her choice to live for today appears to working out well for her.

In essence, I’m looking forward to her growing and developing as a content creator on YouTube. Most importantly, having her kids return to her side.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by [Channel Name] and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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The O’Kelly’s: New Boat, Net Worth and Sailing Income (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide to The O’Kelly’s for 2023.

Over the last 3 years, I have spent so many hours watching and researching everything I could about S/V Clarity as their channel is so helpful.

And yes, I really do love Nick and Megan’s funny side!

In this article, you’ll discover:

➔ How Nick and Megan afforded their 4th boat

➔ How they make their money while cruising

➔ What boat they have and its current upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans just like them

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

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

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

The O’Kelly’s FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

Clarity

Crew Members

Nick O’Kelly (age 48)

Megan O’Kelly (age 49)

The Boat

The O’Kelly’s from YouTube were sailing a 2009 Leopard 46 fitted out in the 4-cabin charter version. This is their first catamaran and they had owned 3 yachts previously.

Clarity has just been sold after being for sale for 4 weeks. They are in the market for a new boat.

Upgrades

To make Clarity capable of crossing oceans, Nick and Megan have outfitted her with:

➔ 9KW Northern Lights Genset

➔ 900AH of Relion lithium batteries

➔ 2400watts of solar panels (the highest I’ve seen)

➔ AIS Class B and Radar

➔ Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker

➔ Rocna 33kg Vulcan anchor (very popular)

➔ Spinnaker, Genoa and Code Zero

➔ Sewing room and salon

➔ Highfield RIB dingy with 30hp outboard

➔ Sat phone and new EPIRB

➔ 3 Cruiseair airconditioners (needs a genset running)

Location

The O’Kelly’s are currently sailing in Australia.

They are trying to acquire their next boat while dealing with Megan’s skin cancer diagnosis.

Past Cruising

Onboard Clarity, The O’Kelly’s have explored in:

➔ The Bahamas

➔ Panama

➔ The South Pacific

➔ United States

Affording It

Nick and Megan don’t have kids and worked hard while saving/investing to make their dream happen. Their previous boat cost them around $520,000.

Net Worth

YouTube cruisers are often millionaires…

As of 2023, the O’Kelly’s have a net worth of $1,700,0000 USD.

This is based upon the value of their catamaran, stock portfolio and online business.

Making Loot

In 2023, the O’Kelly’s make their money from:

➔ Stock market trading

➔ Sales of Nick’s audiobooks

➔ YouTube ad revenue

➔ 1-hour consulting calls

➔ Affiliate links to Squarespace & Amazon

➔ Their Patreon members

➔ Brand sponsorships such as Athletic Greens

It’s estimated that the O’Kelly’s YouTube channel makes $12,000 per month sailing and producing videos.

They still put in 20 to 30 hours per week on content creation, so it isn’t as glamorous as you see on YouTube.

Collaborations

Despite how outgoing they are, the O’Kelly’s have not collaborated with any other cruising YouTube channels at this stage.

Big Moments

Some cool moments in The O’Kelly’s journey:

➔ Having a snake sliver onboard their catamaran

➔ Sailing very close to a hurricane with 40-knots

➔ Many comical videos about the reality of sailing

Future Plans

It’s unclear what they’re doing now. After all, they have been ‘boat shopping’ for months on YouTube!

That uncertainty has made their channel stagnate a little!

Key Takeaways

Things we can learn from Nick and Megan are:

➔ Buy the right boat for you and your needs

➔ Avoid crowded anchorages and tourist spots

➔ Stay fit cruising to avoid weight gains/injuries

➔ Do your research years before setting off

➔ Don’t take everything in life so seriously

Conclusion

Nick and Megan are an oddity in the sailing community with their humourous style. Their educational videos are extremely valuable and have inspired thousands of couples to plan their escape from the daily grind.

So with that, I hope you’re just as inspired by Nick and Megan as I am. They make the dream real.  👍

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Nick, Megan and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

The Sailing Family: Net Worth, Story and SV Archer (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on The Sailing Family for 2023.

Over the last 24 months, I have spent 67 hours watching and researching everything I could about The Sailing Family as I love their channel!

In this guide, you’ll discover:

➔ How Seth and Elizabeth afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat do 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… 🙂

The Sailing Family FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

S/V Archer

Crew Members

Seth Hynes, age 42

Elizabeth Hynes, age 41

Hale Hynes, age 10

Rhys Hynes, age 9

Pierce Hynes, age 7

The Boat

The Sailing Family’s previous boat is a 2014 Outremer 51′ in a 3-cabin owner’s version which is easily recognizable as it’s painted in ‘Ferrari’ red.

It was sold in Australia as Hull #32. They no longer own a boat.

Previously they owned a smaller Lagoon 380 catamaran before they had children which they later found (12 years later) in Brisbane, Australia.

I was kayaking at the Mooloolaba marina recently and came across Zatara’s old yacht too!

Upgrades

The Sailing Family have made very few changes to Archer, due primarily to the high-quality nature of Outremer’s catamarans.

The only upgrades are:

➔ Additional solar on the bimini (800w)

➔ 12-volt freezer to stay remote for longer

➔ Turned the starboard hull shower into a closet

Location

The Sailing Family from YouTube are still actively sailing with their 3 boys, and as of June 2022, have left Australia and returned to the United States.

They have not uploaded anything more to YouTube since January the 31st, 2022. I do check back on their channel often and haven’t found any more updates.

They are were cruising Australia’s east coast while awaiting COVID restrictions to ease.

Given their current location on Instagram, they appear to be about 3 months behind on their video production.

Past Cruising

The Sailing Family have taken Archer to:

➔ The South Pacific

➔ New Zealand

➔ Australia

➔ The United States

➔ The Panama Canal

➔ The Caribbean

Before the boys came, Seth and Elizabeth sailed their previous boat SV Honeymoon, a Lagoon 380, to The Caribbean and Europe.

In Australia, they went as far north as Lizard Island and as far south as Sydney.

Affording It

To buy Archer, Seth had worked in marketing and sales for some of the world’s most respected luxury brands.

Once they had kids, both Seth and Elizabeth save and sold all of their posessions. They then took out a boat loan for their catamaran on a low interest rate where the balance is secured against their retirement funds.

Making Loot

The Sailing Family previously made money through money through:

➔ YouTube advertising revenue on every video

➔ Selling official Teespring merchandise

➔ Rental income from their investment property

➔ Vacay, Elizabeth’s new fashion business (on hold)

Net Worth

Cruising families are typically wealthy.

As of 2023, The Sailing Family has a net worth of $3,200,000 US dollars.

They didn’t come from wealthy parents but Seth and Elizabeth did work really hard before they had children.

Collaborations

The Sailing Family has only collaborated with:

➔ Brett Vaughan’s SEAbbaticals by Multihull Central

➔ Sailing Zatara in Fiji and Australia

Big Moments

The Sailing Family remarkable moments are:

➔ An accident causing hull damage due to a poor mooring ball breaking loose in Bora Bora

➔ Becoming caught up in New Zealand’s tough COVID-19 restrictions in April/May 2021

➔ A non-competitive race between Gunboat and Outremer (Spoiler alert: Gunboat won!)

➔ Losing control of their boat at nighttime and not being able to reduce their sail area

➔ Seth getting a significant face-wound due to body surfing with his friend, Luke, on the Sunshine Coast.

Future Plans

Now that SV Archer has been sold, where to next?

And why haven’t they uploaded anything for almost a year?

Seth is currently working with HH Catamarans as their new President. I believe they’re also seeking some privacy and adjusting to a new routine.

Key Takeaways

There is much we can all learn from The Sailing Family:

➔ Sailing with kids is relatively easy

➔ A fast blue water boat is a safe boat

➔ Be wary of mooring balls in Bora Bora

➔ Couples need to work as a team

➔ Life is short, so make magic happen

Conclusion

The Sailing Family is the perfect example of making sacrifices to take children sailing around the world.

I hope Seth’s new role takes the family to new heights and destinations that few will ever experience!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by The Sailing Family 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 Nahao: Net Worth, 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 Sailing Nahao for 2023.

Over the last few years, I have spent 75 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Nahao as their channel is so captivating.

Because I really am *that* obsessed with Ben and Ashley!

If you want to know:

➔ How Ben and Ashley afforded their boat

➔ How they make their money today

➔ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➔ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Many consider this site to be the Wikipedia of the YouTube cruising community.

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 Nahao FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

Sailing Nahao, previously named Marheva.

Crew Members

Ben Stobbart (age 40)

Ashley Stobbart (age 42)

Willa Stobbart (age 4)

Their son Bodhi Stobbart (age 2)

The Boat

Nahao is a 2005 Lagoon 410.

This often isn’t consider a blue water cruising catamaran as it’s best for the charter market.

And yet, Ben and Ashley have made it work for their cruising adventures.

Fellow YouTuber David Shih has a similar boat and is planning a world expedition with his young family too!

Upgrades

Nahao has had many upgrades:

➔ A Code Zero and Main Sail

➔ 1200w of solar panels + D400 mount

➔ 3000W Victron inverter

➔ Iridium Go + Antenna

➔ Badelf GPS puck + iPad for navigation

➔ New Dacron Sailbag which Ashley made herself

➔ New Hardtop custom-made by Just Catamarans

➔ 10ft Inflatable Dingy with 15hp outboard

This video explains some of their favorite gear:

Location

They are in Africa:

Past Cruising

Nahao has been sailed extensively to:

➔ North America

➔ Venezuela

➔ The Panama Canal

➔ Columbia

➔ The South Pacific (Coconut Milk Run)

➔ New Zealand

➔ Papua New Guinea

➔ Indonesia

Affording It

After the loss of Ashley’s father, Ben and Ashley worked hard, invested and sacrificed plenty for 7 years to afford their catamaran. The boat cost approximately $320,000 and required additional work to be cruiser-ready.

Net Worth

YouTube sailing channels are often multi-millionaires…

As of 2023, Sailing Nahao has an estimated net worth of $1,700,000 USD. This is based on the value of their boat, online income and stock portfolio.

However, they hold very little available cash.

Making Loot

In 2023, Sailing Nahao makes money on YouTube with:

➔ YouTube advertising revenue

➔ Affiliate links on their website

➔ Patreon memberships (600+)

➔ Substack memberships (this is new!)

➔ Selling sailing fan merchandise

➔ Brand sponsorship with Precision Sail Loft, OceanRodeo, Steiner Optics and Brnkl

It’s estimated that Sailing Nahao makes $12,000/month which is enough to allow them to keep sailing.

They discuss how they make money in this episode:

Collaborations

Sailing Nahao hasn’t collaborated with any YouTube channels, however, they have a close connection with Sailing Zatara.

Big Moments

Sailing Nahao’s remarkable moments in cruising:

➔ A video on defending against pirate attacks

➔ Catching some seriously big fish while sailing

➔ Coming across a sinking catamaran on an Atoll

➔ Assisting with an amazing boat build in Indonesia

➔ Crashing into a rock after 4 years of cruising

➔ Being approached at sea while cruising

➔ Almost getting arrested in the Maldives

This is perhaps their scariest encounter where they were almost boarded in Seychelles:

Future Plans

Sailing Nahao are cruising Africa and will venture into Europe next year.

Key Takeaways

There is much we can learn from Ben and Ashley:

➔ Living on a catamaran is normal

➔ You can cruise and work remotely

➔ A production catamaran is still fine

➔ Affording a boat requires some sacrifice

➔ Work hard so you can live your dreams

Conclusion

In the wise words of Ben and Ashley: Never grow up.

I look forward to seeing their adventure continue with their two children too. This would be the ultimate #worldschooling experience.

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by [Channel Name] and their travels…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn More ➜

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

 

SV Delos: Net Worth, Crew, Story and YouTube Income (2023)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on SV Delos for 2023.

Since 2015, I have spent 200+ hours watching and researching everything I could about SV Delos as a HUGE FAN of their captivating YouTube channel.

(Indeed, I really am *that* obsessed with Brian, Karin and their expanding crew!)

If you wanted to know:

➔ How Brian and Karin afforded their boat

➔ How much they make on YouTube

➔ Who Brian’s ex-wife is (he actually had a divorce in his early days on YouTube)

➔ What boat is Delos 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… 🙂

SV Delos FAQs (April 2023)

Boat Name

SV Delos

Crew Members

Brian Trautman (age 45)

Karin Syren (age 37)

Sierra Trautman (age 1)

Brady Trautman (age 38)

Alex Blue (age 37)

Lisa Hopf (age 34)

Elizabeth Earle (age 34)

Taylor Francis (age 27) entered Delos on Episode 327 but left in Episode 350. Some of you may recall Taylor as she was very popular on Sailing Doodles in years prior.

She runs her own channel called Taylor’s Travels.

They have had an additional 30+ other crew members over the past 10 years!

The Boat

SV Delos is a 2000 53′ Amel Super Maramu built in La Rochelle, France. Brian was the 2nd owner and paid roughly $375,000 USD in 2009.

Today it’s probably worth around $500,000 but given the fame surrounding the boat and its owner, Brian could easily get $700k for it!

Upgrades

Brian Trauntman has done many upgrades to SV Delos over the years, notibly:

➔ Washer and dryer combo

➔ Dishwasher

➔ Onan 8KW Generator

➔ A lithium battery bank to power induction cooktops, thereby completely removing propane

➔ Viasat internet router (on trial)

Location

SV Delos are in Mexico.

Past Cruising

SV Delos have sailed extensively over the past 11 years to the following destinations:

➔ The Pacific sailing the famous ‘Coconut Milk Run’

➔ Australia, sailing the east coast and Cocos Keeling

➔ Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines

➔ West Coast of Africa (to avoid Somalian pirates)

➔ India, Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands

➔ South America including several countries

➔ The United States, Brian’s original departure

They have also flown to to Sweden to visit family along the way.

Affording It

Brian spent several years working as a computer programmer and saved/invested aggressively. In addition, he purchased SV Delos before the Global Financial Crisis where he was able to take on a boat loan at low interest rates.

From there, Brian, his first wife Erin and his brother Brady sailed from Washington all the way to New Zealand, where Erin and Brian divorced in 2010. She then departed back to the United States (taking Mishka their beloved cat back too), while SV Delos remained motionless in Australia for a year.

Erin Trautman since remarried, now known as Erin Russ and today has an 7-year old son and still sails.

Update: Erin is actually writing a book about her experiences on Delos. If you’re looking to find out more about the early days sailing from the United States to Australia, then it should be ready in late 2023.

Net Worth

Many people are surprised that YouTube cruisers are often multi-millionaires…

As of 2023, SV Delos net worth is estimated to be $2,700,000 USD before taxes.

This includes the value of the boat, their belongings (camera gear), business income and personal savings.

Brian retired early in life, owing a ton to the success of his captivating YouTube channel which has made millions.

Making Loot

In the early days, Brian worked remotely for his company part-time while the remainder of his crew took on normal jobs for the next sailing season.

Today, Brian and his crew on SV Delos make $17,500/month via:

➔ YouTube advertising revenue

➔ Affiliate links under their videos

➔ Their thousands of Patreons

➔ Selling SV Delos merchandise

➔ Links to life insurance quotes

Interestingly, SV Delos has no corporate sponsors making their content very unbiased.

Brian still does some programming and consulting, while Brady’s entire income stream is dependent on their YouTube channel.

Collaborations

SV Delos has collaborated with these YouTubers:

➔ The infamous Captain Fatty Goodlander

➔ Chasing Bubbles

➔ SV Totem

➔ Distant Shores TV

➔ Bamba Maru

➔ Captain Rick Moore

➔ Sailing Parlay Revival

➔ Sailing Into Freedom (the lengendary Plukky!)

➔ David Shih (a good friend of mine now)

Most recently, they did a collaboration with Sailing Doodles

The entire sailing community is still awaiting a collaboration with Sailing La Vagabonde.

However, former Delos crew member Josje Leyton did spend a few weeks on Riley and Elayna’s boat a few years ago.

She has moved on and today goes by the name Josje Maxime but has been offline since April 2021.

Josje now lives in NZ and wishes to be left alone.

Big Moments

Remarkable moments in SV Delos history are:

➔ An attempted roberry in Episode 127

➔ Catching a thief in Madagascar

➔ Being circled by the US Coastguard

➔ Sailing in a 50-knot gale force storm

➔ Pulling a drunken sailor off the reef

➔ Multiple ocean crossings (Indian/Pacific/Equator)

➔ Cave diving and shark swimming with Sierra

➔ Getting kicked out in San Blas Islands

➔ Hitting reefs (making them true sailors!)

Future Plans

SV Delos plans to relax and do some easy kid-friendly sailing in South America and the United States.

They aren’t planning on buying a new boat in 2023, but if they did, it’s likely their next boat will be an Amel 60 with a 3-cabin layout.

Key Takeaways

SV Delos are the sailing gods of YouTube which remind us everyday that:

➔ Our world is a remarkably safe place

➔ Sailing around isn’t that expensive

➔ Our lives are an evolving journey

➔ We’re much closer than we think

➔ It might be time to let go of the baggage

Conclusion

SV Delos is an unbiased and raw look at the world of sustainable global cruising which appeals to the sailing community.

They’ve inspired many to change pathways and make every moment count, including myself. ✌️

Hopefully one day, Brian opens his own bar on a random island somewhere for all us cruisers to hang out!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Delos 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

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