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. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Parlay Revival for 2023.
Over the last 2 years, I have spent 67 hours watching and researching everything I could about Colin MacRae from New Zealand.
Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Colin’s ambitious catamaran restorations!
In addition to his highly popular YouTube channel, Colin was also featured on the popular TV show, Below Deck.
So you’re about to discover:
➔ Why Colin MacRae keeps buying up hurricane boats
➔ How he really makes his money today
➔ What boats he has and the crew he sails with
➔ Where he renovates his boats from
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Parlay Revival FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Parlay and S/V Dauntless
Colin has owned several catamarans which he resells for a very handsome profit.
Crew Members
Colin MacRae (age 37) born on the 31st of October, 1985 from New Zealand
He dated Martina Alvarez for 1-year, beginning at the start of COVID and broke up in March 2021.
In the past, several women have joined Colin on his popular YouTube channel.
These include Callie from New Zealand and Sara:
The Boat
Currently, Colin is renovating a 2012 and 2017 Lagoon 450, both with an owner’s cabin.
Upgrades
Colin has had to add an incredible amount of replacements after each hurricane damage.
These include:
➔ Upgrading the solar and Tesla battery bank
➔ New sailing GPS and autopilot from B&G
➔ Replacement of the standing rigging
➔ Major repairs on cracked bulkheads
➔ Replacing cabinets, plumbing and electrics
Location
Colin works out of Linton Bay Marina in Panama, but is currently in the San Blas Islands.
As it’s a popular spot, they’re not the only YouTubers out there at the moment.
Past Cruising
Before renovating sail boats and motor yachts, Colin has sailed through:
➔ The Cayman Islands
➔ The Caribbean
➔ The United States
➔ The Bahamas
In his previous engineering career, Colin had already explored much of the world as a crew member on luxury motoryachts. This explains how he has a ton of knowledge when it comes to saving and flipping boats.
Affording It
Colin lived on superyachts and saved a lot of money, and with some good investments, was able to buy his boats for cash.
Net Worth
YouTubers are typically wealthier than they admit.
As of 2023, Colin MacRae of Sailing Parlay Revival has a net worth of $970,000.
This is based on the value of his boat and online business.
Making Loot
This might surprise you, but Colin earns $11,700 per episode.
This is earned through:
➔ His loyal Patreon subscribers
➔ Ad-revenue from YouTube
➔ Official Parlay merchandise
➔ Consulting with other cruisers
However, the bulk of his money comes from rebuilding damaged boats where he can make $120,000 to $250,000 in profit on every deal.
He has also been paid to attend some boat shows.
Collaborations
Colin has had a few episodes with SV Delos. In fact, they raced them (catamaran vs yacht) in a recent episode and Parlay was surprisingly quick!
He has also hung out with other YouTubers at boat shows as well as transitions through the Panama canal.
His close friend David Shih (who also experienced bulkhead problems) has become a good friend of mine too!
Big Moments
Colin has had some really epic moments including:
➔ Towing a catamaran…with another catamaran!
➔ Straightening out cracked Lagoon 450 bulkheads
➔ Being pulled over by the cops on a Fountain Pajor Heliua 44 (motoring only – it had no rigging)
➔ Attending the Annapolis Boat Show
➔ Running aground more than once (a true sailor!)
Future Plans
Once Colin gets his profits and his main boat – Parlay – fixed and seaworthy, he plans to sail constantly around the world.
We all love the boat builds…but we can’t wait to see the adventures unfold too!
Key Takeaways
What we can learn from Colin’s adventures:
➔ Renovating boats can often be very profitable
➔ Hard work can really pay off (with research)
➔ We all need to live life in this precious moment
➔ We must make the most of opportunities in life
➔ Set a solid foundation in which to build off
Conclusion
Colin is a legend in the YouTube sailing community.
An ambitious yet crazy individual on a mission!
He commits himself to HUGE salvage projects, yet comes out wiser and brighter on the other side.
It’s his willingness to pursue the unthinkable that we all love. Brave yet brilliant at the same time.
And yet, it’s that same infectious positivity that will get us all through our own multi-year voyages.
If there is one thing you could learn from Colin, it’s that you need to create your own opportunities.
Fortunately, I found my very own. 🙂
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Parlay and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Parlay Revival for 2023.
Over the last 2 years, I have spent 67 hours watching and researching everything I could about Colin MacRae from New Zealand.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with his ambitious catamaran restorations )
In addition to his highly popular YouTube channel, Colin was also featured on the popular TV show, Below Deck.
If you wanted to know:
➔ Why Colin MacRae keeps buying up hurricane boats
➔ How he really makes his money today
➔ What boats he has and the crew he sails with
➔ Where he renovates his boats from
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia. 🇦🇺
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➔ Own a catamaran debt-free
➔ Go for weeks without WIFI
➔ Create semi-passive income
➔ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later…. 🙂
Parlay Revival FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Parlay and S/V Dauntless
Colin owns several catamarans which he resells for a very handsome profit.
Crew Members
Colin MacRae (age 35) born on the 31st of October, 1985 from New Zealand
He dated Martina Alvarez for 1-year, beginning at the start of COVID and broke up in March 2021.
In the past, several women have joined Colin on his popular YouTube channel.
These include Callie from New Zealand and Sara:
The Boat
Currently Colin is renovating a 2012 and 2017 Lagoon 450, both with an owner’s cabin.
Upgrades
Colin has had to add an incredible amount of replacements after each hurricane damage.
These include:
➔ Upgrading the solar and Tesla battery bank
➔ New sailing GPS and autopilot from B&G
➔ Replacement of the standing rigging
➔ Major repairs on cracked bulkheads
➔ Replacing cabinets, plumbing and electrics
Location
Colin works out of Linton Bay Marina in Panama, but is currently in the San Blas Islands.
As it’s a popular spot, they’re not the only YouTubers out there at the moment.
Past Cruising
Before renovating sail boats and motor yachts, Colin has sailed through:
➔ The Cayman Islands
➔ The Caribbean
➔ The United States
➔ The Bahamas
In his previous engineering career, Colin had already explored much of the world as a crew member on luxury motoryachts. This explains how he has a ton of knowledge when it comes to saving and flipping boats.
Affording It
Colin lived on superyachts and saved a lot of money, and with some good investments, was able to buy his boats for cash.
Net Worth
YouTubers are typically wealthier than they admit. As of 2023, Sailing Parlay Revival’s net worth is $945,000. This is based on the value of his boat and online business.
Making Loot
This might surprise you, but Colin earns $11,700 per episode.
This is earned through:
➔ His loyal Patreon subscribers
➔ Ad-revenue from YouTube
➔ Official Parlay merchandise
➔ Consulting with other cruisers
However, the bulk of his money comes from rebuilding damaged boats where he can make $120,000 to $250,000 in profit on every deal.
He has also been paid to attend some boat shows.
Collaborations
Colin has had a few episodes with SV Delos. In fact, they raced them (catamaran vs yacht) in a recent episode and Parlay was surprisingly quick!
He has also hung out with other YouTubers at boat shows as well as transitions through the Panama canal.
His close friend David Shih (who also experienced bulkhead problems) has become a good friend of mine too!
Big Moments
Colin has had some really epic moments including:
➔ Towing a catamaran…with another catamaran!
➔ Straightening out cracked Lagoon 450 bulkheads
➔ Being pulled over by the cops on a Fountain Pajor Heliua 44 (motoring only – it had no rigging)
➔ Attending the Annapolis Boat Show
➔ Running aground more than once (a true sailor!)
Future Plans
Once Colin gets his profits and his main boat – Parlay – fixed and seaworthy, he plans to sail constantly around the world.
We all love the boat builds…but we can’t wait to see the adventures unfold too!
Key Takeaways
What we can learn from Colin’s adventures:
➔ Renovating boats can often be very profitable
➔ Hard work can really pay off (with research)
➔ We all need to live life in this precious moment
➔ We must make the most of opportunities in life
➔ Set a solid foundation in which to build off
Conclussion
Colin is a legend in the YouTube sailing community.
An ambitious yet crazy individual on a mission!
He commits himself to HUGE salvage projects, yet comes out wiser and brighter on the other side.
It’s his willingness to pursue the unthinkable that we all love. Brave yet brilliant at the same time.
And yet, it’s that same infectious positivity that will get us all through our own multi-year voyages.
If there is one thing you could learn from Colin, it’s that you need to create your own opportunities.
Fortunately, I found my very own. 🙂
Creating Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! It’s Joshua again….
Clearly I’ve been very inspired by Colin and his catamaran renovations.
He flips boats and I flip websites. We’re kinda the same, but different…
He’s definitely living the dream, but I really like keeping my hands clean.
(Yeah…I’m a bit of a princess! Ha.)
Earlier I mentioned about finding the perfect cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➔ Generate a sustainable full-time income with proof (yes, seriously!)
➔ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➔ Do it without selling to friends & family (’cause that’s icky, am I right?!)
➔ Share my lifetime passion of sailing, cruising and global adventures
Curious to learn more? Jump on the free training right now.
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:
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. 👨🏻💻
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. 👨🏻💻
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.
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. 👨🏻💻
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. 👨🏻💻
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.
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.
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.
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Ruby Rose for 2023.
Over the last 2 and a bit years, I have spent around 75 hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Ruby Rose so you don’t have to.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Nick and Terysa 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➔ How Nick and Terysa 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… 🙂
Sailing Ruby Rose FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
Ruby Rose (previously) flying a London flag, and Ruby Rose 2 (future).
They were currently leasing a Seawind 1260 in Australia but this ended several months ago.
Crew Members
Nick Fabbri (49) and Terysa Vanderloo (34) who, after dating for almost 10 years, Nick has NOT proposed to Terysa so they aren’t engaged to be married.
Terysa is originally from Adelaide, just like me.
The Boat
Sailing Ruby Rose previously owned a Southerly 38 monohull which they had owned for 7+ years and sailed 20,000 nautical miles. Nick and Terysa ordered a Seawind 1370 in mid 2020, and this catamaran will be the first of the 1370 series off the production line.
Upgrades
Nick and Terysa made many upgrades to their first sail boat:
According to Instagram and YouTube, they are in Saigon, Vietnam at the Seawind factory. They are visiting the factory and doing some work on their new boat.
This shows that they’re up to date on their videos.
Past Cruising
Nick and Terysa have sailed in the following regions:
➔ Bermuda
➔ Bahamas
➔ British Virgin Islands (BVI)
➔ Canary Islands
➔ England (Nick’s original home)
➔ France (including the canals)
➔ Morocco
➔ Portugal
➔ Peurto Rico
➔ Spain
➔ US Virgin Islands
➔ Caribbean
➔ United States of America
➔ Australia
Affording It
Nick worked as a dentist with his own practice in England, while Terysa worked as a paramedic in her original hometown of Adelaide, Australia. The couple met more than 10 years ago on a group tour in India and began dating soon afterwards.
Between personal savings and the sale of Nick’s dentistry practice, the couple was able to afford their first boat, the Southerly 38. At the time, it was almost 2x their initial budget but provided them an excellent base in which to do ocean crossings.
Net Worth
Cruising couples on YouTube are often millionaires…
As of 2023, Sailing Ruby Rose has a net worth of $1,800,000 USD.
This is based on the value of their new catamaran ($900k alone), online business and stock portfolio.
Making Loot
In 2023, Sailing Ruby Rose makes their money with:
➔ YouTube advertising revenue
➔ Affiliate links on YouTube videos
➔ Merchandise on their website
➔ Their hundreds of Patreon members
➔ Brand sponsorships (while remaining unbiased)
They aren’t making peanuts here.
Sailing Ruby Rose makes around $12,500 per month on YouTube which is just enough to keep sailing.
They have worked hard to build a strong following and a remarkable reputation through their channel.
Collaborations
Sailing Ruby Rose have collaborated with the following YouTubers:
➔ The worst moments for Sailing Ruby Rose are the numerous meltdowns between Nick and Terysa
➔ The best moments are boat reviews and unbiased feedback with a viewer scoring system
➔ Their most popular video is ‘How Much Does It Cost To Sail Around The World?’ and I have an excellent guide here.
Future Plans
Sailing Ruby Rose will transform into Sailing Ruby Rose II with a Seawind 1370. They plan on exploring Australia and Asia for the foreseeable future.
Key Takeaways
Nick and Terysa are truly young and free while staying true to their values. Their engaged audience sees the raw vulnerability and honest glimpse of #boatlife for budget-conscious cruisers.
They didn’t wait for the million-dollar catamaran and instead, used the resources which were available to them at the time.
Later, they capitalized on their following and struck a great deal with Seawind. Fun fact: I’m buying a Seawind for my circumnavigation too.
Both Nick and Terysa also remind us that boats at boatshows aren’t a true representation of what a boat can and can’t handle.
Conclusion
I expect Sailing Ruby Rose to continue their sailing travels for at least the next 3 to 5 years. You can bet I’ll be tuned in until the end!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Nick, Terysa 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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