Ever wondered how to write for boating magazines? Whether you’re looking to generate income while cruising, want to become a full-time writer, or just have a couple of stories you’d like to see in print, Selling Your Writing to the Boating Magazines (and Other Niche Mags) is the ultimate guide and the book that Robin and
When p2p boat rental is cheaper than owning a boat
When peer to peer boat rental is cheaper than owning a boat Robin and I have owned 3 boats (2 sail, 1 power) over the last 5 years and lately, with the emergence of peer to peer boating, we’ve been wondering, “Would it just have been cheaper to rent a boat?”. We spoke with Click&Boat,
Buy low, sell high, sail for free – the art of sailboat arbitrage
Sailboat Arbitrage If you’re looking for a way to finance your cruising, or perhaps you just want to sell your boat for what you bought it for, arbitrage (buying and selling in order to take advantage of price differences across markets) is a legitimate way to meet your goals. Before leaving on a cruise from
From desk job & debt to sailing entrepreneur
These days, many people are touting the benefits of nomadic living and passive income streams, but how realistic is it? Elin Rose of Sailopreneur shares her story of transitioning from the burden of a desk job and student debt to the freedom of being a sailing ecommerce entrepreneur (with over $12K in monthly sales!).
How to Write for Sailing Magazines
Sailing and writing go hand in hand. Almost every sailor I know has a blog or website or keeps a journal of their experiences. And there seems to be a ready appetite for sailing related stories. It captures the imagination and transports the reader to a far away place of romance and adventure, and quite
Sailing around the world on a budget
Whether you’re planning on sailing around the world or cruising local waters, there are several ways to dramatically cut costs. Today’s guest poster cruises on just £500 a month! We’re very excited to have Elena of Sailing Kittiwake sharing her secrets for cruising on the cheap. —– Even though there are plenty of sailing vlogs
10 ways to make money sailing
You might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of ways to make money sailing. Maybe you’re thinking of ways to make money while sailing around the world, or perhaps you want to earn a bit of cash to help cover moorage cost…Here are our top 10 ways to make money sailing. 1.
5 creative ways to finance a boat
When Robin first came home with the idea of owning a boat I was somewhat skeptical. We were living in a beat-up apartment above a diner in Greek Town, Toronto. I was 25 and unemployed and he was a 29 and a student. Suffice to say we didn’t have tons of cash laying around for
What does a boat cost to own?
Photo credit: Fabian Blank Asking “What does a boat cost to own?” is a lot like asking “What does it cost to have kids?”. It depends. Where do you live? What tastes do you have? Do you use store-bought or moss diapers? Robin’s parents, believe it or not, used the latter. Unlike moss, boats will
10 ways to go sailing for under $100 a month
Photo credit: Tomas Salas Don’t own a boat? Want to go sailing? Here are 10 ways to get your sailing fix for under $100 a month The high costs of boat ownership are a BIG reason why there aren’t many young sailors. There’s an assumption that sailing is only attainable in retirement once you’ve racked up
