Read about how to boat affordably: finding a cheap boat, sailing around the world on a budget, side-hustles, and discounted charters.
With many folks stuck inside at the moment, sailing content creators and the boating industry have come together to offer some awesome freebies and discounts. It’s a great time to be brushing up on your boating knowledge or simply escaping with a salty book or documentary. Consider supporting small marine businesses. We know money is …
Find great deals on used boat parts at boat salvage yards, marine consignment stores, and online If you’re like most boaters, you probably have a running list of boat parts to buy. If you’re cringing about what it will cost you at the chandlery, you might be interested to know that you can buy used …
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 peer to peer boat rental is cheaper than owning a boat Tired of paying marina fees? Renting a boat might be cheaper than owning one. 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, …
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 …
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!). …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …