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Cruising around the world indefinitely on a sailboat.

Heavenly bliss with cocktails at sunset or neverending grinding repairs?

For most people, it is probably both.

Throw YouTube into the mix and it seems part of the sailing community have strong feelings about the situation.

Cruising around the world indefinitely on a sailboat.

Heavenly bliss with cocktails at sunset or neverending grinding repairs?

For most people, it is probably both.

Throw YouTube into the mix and it seems part of the sailing community have strong feelings about the situation.

Whichever way you look at it, these are people living their dream.

How do you feel?

Let us know by clicking "Rate This" by the green arrow, for any of the channels.

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Overall
2.1/5
Credibility
1.9/5
Production
2.1/5
Entertainment
2.2/5
267K subscribers

Aubrey seems to have a lot going on, one thing being the 51 foot "Pirate Ship" seen in the featured video.

Boat Facts
Formosa 51
51 ft
Monohull
I BOUGHT a 51 foot PIRATE SHIP (Sailing Miss Lone Star) S10E15
Overall
2.3/5
Credibility
2.3/5
Production
2.4/5
Entertainment
2.3/5
164K subscribers

Jeremiah & Brittany are sailing the world on their Antares 44i catamaran.

Boat Facts: Calypso
Antares 44i
44 ft
Catamaran
Antares 44i Boat Tour and a NEW Giveaway! - Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 79
Overall
2.5/5
Credibility
3.0/5
Production
2.8/5
Entertainment
2.8/5
24.5K subscribers

Currently in the process of refitting their 26 ft catamaran.

Boat Facts
Heavenly Twins 26
26 ft
Catamaran
We've seen the Light! - Crystal Coast of NC ep5 Sailing and Fun
Overall
3.0/5
Credibility
3.0/5
Production
3.0/5
Entertainment
3.0/5
123K subscribers

James and Camille are exploring the waters of Southern California, with plans to go further.

Boat Facts: Triteia
1965 Alberg 30
30 ft
Monohull
Searching for the Dinghy & Sailing to Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island
Overall
3.1/5
Credibility
3.2/5
Production
3.2/5
Entertainment
3.1/5
649K subscribers

A health scare pushed captain Bobby into pursuing his life-long dream of sailing the world.

Him and the lady crew are currently doing just that.

As you can glean from the featured video below (their most viewed), there is a slight focus on female bodies.

Boat Facts: Nauti Dogs
No Bikini Needed - S4:E12
Overall
3.1/5
Credibility
3.2/5
Production
3.3/5
Entertainment
3.1/5
38.1K subscribers

Chris & Rossella help boat owners buy boats at a great price, carry out DIY boat maintenance, and fund their cruising sustainably via passive income streams.

They are proof that you don't necessarily have to "sell everything" to go cruising.

Boat Facts: Britaly
1992 Bavaria 350
35 ft
Monohull
3 Very Different Ways to Make Money While You Sail Around The World | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

94. 

Overall
3.5/5
Credibility
3.8/5
Production
3.3/5
Entertainment
3.5/5
48.2K subscribers

Wes, Kate and their dog Lola have been on land for a year already.

It seems they have plans to return to the ocean, but at the moment you have to make do with the 5 years worth of sailing content they put up so far.

Boat Facts: Whisper
1993 Catalina 30 Mk II
30 ft
Monohull
Living on a Small Sailboat: Minimalistic Life on the Water
Overall
3.7/5
Credibility
3.8/5
Production
3.9/5
Entertainment
3.4/5
149K subscribers

Captain Rick has been living aboard since 2005 and is now sailing the Caribbean with his crew.

Boat Facts: Sophisticated Lady
1995 Jeanneau 50
50 ft
Monohull
Captain "CRASH"... 6 Boats Crashed in under 45 Minutes.. A NEW RECORD by a CREDIT CARD CAPTAIN!!!

92. 

Overall
3.8/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
3.3/5
Entertainment
3.6/5
39.0K subscribers

Drake and Monique have taken Paragon to some less common cruising destinations in colder climates.

Boat Facts: Paragon
1976 Westsail 42
42 ft
Monohull
We Lost Our Steering Off The Coast of Greenland | #72 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
Overall
4.0/5
Credibility
3.0/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
14.1K subscribers

Dylan is solo-sailing his Morgan 382.

Boat Facts: Arianrhod
1979 Morgan 382
38 ft
Monohull
The History of SV Arianrhod
Overall
4.0/5
Credibility
4.0/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
3.0/5
18.9K subscribers
Overall
3.8/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
3.5/5
Entertainment
3.6/5
84.3K subscribers

Canadians Tim and Candice are living aboard their Hughes 35.

Currently they seem to be putting out mostly videos with general cruising and boat tips.

Boat Facts: Lady K
1980 Hughes 35
35 ft
Monohull
What Cruising Boats NOT to buy - Episode 104 - Lady K Sailing
Overall
3.9/5
Credibility
3.8/5
Production
3.8/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
144K subscribers

After shipwrecking in Hawaii, Captain James crowdfunded his way back to the high seas.

Boat Facts: Zingaro II
1993 Oyster 485
48 ft
Monohull
Tour of the new boat: Oyster 485
Overall
3.9/5
Credibility
3.8/5
Production
3.9/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
266K subscribers

Jordan and Desiree have been living on Atticus for the last 6 years. They are currently in the US on the hunt to find Atticus II.

Boat Facts: Atticus
1963 Allied Seawind 30
30 ft
Monohull
What’s Next for Us? | S05E01
Overall
4.2/5
Credibility
4.2/5
Production
3.5/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
127K subscribers

Aussie Peter and Portuguese Margarida experienced a sailors worst nightmare when they hit a reef and sunk their 42 ft catamaran "Long Reef".

Not getting discouraged they are now happily cruising again aboard a 42 foot monohull.

Boat Facts: Freedom
Lehete Bourgois
42 ft
Monohull
Ep.178 Our worst nightmare
Overall
4.0/5
Credibility
4.0/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
21.5K subscribers

British Glen and Romanian Oana have been sailing on the 54 foot Cloudy Bay since 2016.

Boat Facts: Cloudy Bay
2008 Hallberg-Rassy 54
54 ft
Monohull
2018 Season Ep52. Sailing Bermuda to Antigua - HR54 Cloudy Bay, Dec 2018
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
3.9/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
42.7K subscribers

Canadian Steph and Travis took their Hunter 42 and left the Great Lakes with minimal sailing experience for a life at sea.

Boat Facts: Jibsea
1990 Hunter 42 Passage
42 ft
Monohull
Sailing to The Bahamas from Florida - Crossing the Gulf Stream - Episode 15
Overall
4.0/5
Credibility
4.0/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
46.0K subscribers

Simon is completely rebuilding his 46 ft Wharram catamaran from 1979 with plans to sail it around the world.

Boat Facts
1979 Wharram 46
46 ft
Catamaran
Meeting my Boat - Sink or Swim 02
Overall
3.9/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
3.9/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
63.3K subscribers

Swedish Isabelle and Australian Kieran left the Mediterranean to sail across the Atlantic and are currently enjoying the Caribbean.

Boat Facts: Merewether
Beneteau Cyclades 43.4
43 ft
Monohull
She told me we're NEVER LEAVING!! | Ep 56 | Sailing Merewether
Overall
3.9/5
Credibility
4.2/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
52.5K subscribers

Beau and Brandy spent 2 years getting their boat into shape and are now full time sailors, together with their dog Oona.

Boat Facts: Saoirse
1971 Pearson 35
35 ft
Monohull
MAYDAY Rescued at Sea | 82 Beau and Brandy Sailing
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
3.5/5
Entertainment
3.7/5
31.3K subscribers

On a boat they built themselves more than 30 years ago, Suzie and Jules have been sailing ever since.

Watch for stories from their vast experiences.

Boat Facts: Emerald Steel
1987 Bruce Roberts Spray 38
38 ft
Monohull
#108 LIVING OFF THE GRID FOR 30 YRS. on a sailboat, and Loving It!!
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
3.8/5
Entertainment
3.8/5
13.8K subscribers

Australian Bruce is building a Van de Stadt steel sailing yacht by himself.

Boat Facts: Mistress of Freedom
Van de Stadt 40
40 ft
Monohull
Building SY Mistress - my steel sailing yacht
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
3.7/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
19.6K subscribers

After a years refit, Australian Sam and Norwegian Nicole set off from Norway in 2018 to explore the world.

Boat Facts: Beaver
2010 Beneteau Oceanis 40
40 ft
Monohull
SAILING NORWAY to New Zealand: EP 01 -The Start of our Journey - Sailing Beaver
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
54.4K subscribers

Herb and Maddie have been cruising since 2017.

Boat Facts: Wisdom
1968 Morgan 45
45 ft
Monohull
How We Wasted $23,831 on our Boat! | Sailing Wisdom
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
21.4K subscribers

Swiss Alex and his boat Galopin have been slowly making their way from France and are now in Cape Verde.

Boat Facts: Galopin
1981 Jeanneau Sun Fizz
40 ft
Monohull
Winded Voyage 4 | Sailing Adventures In Cape Verde | The best and worse of 2020 Part 1
Overall
4.0/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
27.3K subscribers

Phillip and Annie have spent several years on their boat, Plaintiff's Rest.

Boat Facts: Plaintiff’s Rest
1985 Hinterhoeller Niagara 35
35 ft
Monohull
#88: 30 Days Across the Atlantic (Season Five Premiere!)
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
5.0/5
Production
3.0/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
38.6K subscribers

Kate, Curtis and their dog Roxy is cruising around the world aboard their 46 ft J/46.

Boat Facts: Sweet Ruca
2000 J/46
46 ft
Monohull
[Ep. 19] Are We CRAZY? Sailing in GALE FORCE Winds - 700mi to USVI
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.0/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
1.90M subscribers

With the largest sailing channel on YouTube, Australian couple Riley and Elayna have been filming their sailing adventures since 2014.

Together with their young son they are still moving from one gorgeous location to another.

Boat Facts: La Vagabonde
2017 Outremer 45
45 ft
Catamaran
Our TINY HOME on the Ocean Ep. 199
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
40.5K subscribers

On YouTube since 2016, this family of 4 left the Gold Coast of Austrlia for a life at sea.

Boat Facts: Catalpa
Wilf O'Kell 44
45 ft
Monohull
Catch and cook with a FISH that changes COLOURS Episode 218 (Sailing Catalpa)
Overall
4.1/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
598K subscribers

After a self-professed midlife crisis, the Texas family took to the sea in 2016 aboard a 55 foot Beneteau.

They are currently travelling in style on their beautiful and spacious Privilege 585 catamaran.

Mother Renee is doing an excellent job documenting their adventures while also homeschooling the kids.

Boat Facts: Zatara
Privilege 585
58.5 ft
Catamaran
HOW DATING WORKS While We’re Sailing Around the World! (Ep 89)
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
205K subscribers

Taylor is heading south from New York, on her newly acquired Catalina Morgan 38.

Boat Facts: Sea Gypsy
1994 Catalina Morgan 38
38
Monohull
Sailing out of New York - S2EP5
Overall
4.2/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
3.8/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
30.7K subscribers

Kevin makes videos about his ocean sailing adventures and, in his own words "offers information, tips, and advice for those dreaming of sailing wide blue waters themselves".

Boat Facts: Ruth Avery
Southern Cross 31
31 ft
Monohull
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 3: No one stops for a gam anymore
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
3.8/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
45.5K subscribers

American Ken and Lithuanian Ziviles boat Aquarius is currently in Thailand for some boat work.

A global pandemic and personal health issues aside, it seems the crew will soon be back at sea.

Boat Facts: Aquarius
2000 Amel Super Maramu
53 ft
Monohull
Aquarius Boat tour - AMEL Super Maramu 2000 / Sailing Aquarius #21
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.0/5
165K subscribers

British Nick and Terysa set off in 2015.

Currently they are awaiting delivery of a Seawind 1370 catamaran.

Boat Facts: Ruby Rose 2
Seawind 1370
45 ft
Catamaran
What's it REALLY like to SAIL ACROSS AN OCEAN? | Atlantic Crossing Part 1 (Sailing Ruby Rose) Ep 64
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.2/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
213K subscribers

Self-appointed schmucks aboard this Hunter 37c are taking a somewhat different approach to boat work and boat life in general

Boat Facts: Dead Dolphin
Hunter 37c
37 ft
Monohull
The REAL reason we are able to afford this LIFESTYLE Boat Tour Sailing GBU

65. 

Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
345K subscribers

After Dana and Lou refitted their 1976 Hallberg-Rassy, they are now slowly learning the lines, in preparation of a life aboard.

Boat Facts: Penelope
Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35
35 ft
Monohull
WE BOUGHT A 50 YEAR OLD SWEDISH SAILBOAT
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
3.7/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
94.3K subscribers

Holly has spent more than half her life living on a boat and is now single-handing around the world.

Boat Facts: Gecko
Grinde 27
27 ft
Monohull
E55: Land Ho after 41 Days Alone at Sea!
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
134K subscribers

Divers Nate and Jordan are sailing their huge 75 ft boat exploring dive sites around the world.

Boat Facts: Sylfia
Custom 75 ft Steel Ketch
75 ft
Monohull
Tour of our 75’ EXPEDITION SHIP ⚓️⛵️
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
3.9/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
107K subscribers

British Mark and Chinese Nadiyana are currently selling their 28 ft Colvic Sea Rover, to be replaced by a new budget bluewater boat.

Boat Facts: Good Tidings
1978 Colvic Sea Rover 28
28 ft
Monohull
Affordable Bluewater Boats for $10K - The Boat Hunt Continues | Wildlings Sailing
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
26.1K subscribers

Swedish Lisa and Oskar are sailing around the world aboard their 45 ft Jeanneau.

Boat Facts: Hilma
2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45
45 ft
Monohull
The Philippines, what an amazing country! - Ep. 57 Hilma Sailing
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.1/5
96.7K subscribers

Americans Kirk and Lauren spent years preparing before setting sail a few years back.

At the moment they are enjoying the Caribbean waters aboard their 1979 Tartan 37.

Boat Facts: Soulianis
1979 Tartan 37
37 ft
Monohull
How Much does a Bluewater Sailboat Cost? | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 22
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
4.2/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
47.7K subscribers

Carly, Dom and their dog Hank are learning as they go and plan to sail the world.

Boat Facts: Cadoha
1984 Trident Warrior 38
38 ft
Monohull
We Buy A Blue Water Sailing Boat!! - (Boat Tour)
Overall
4.2/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
3.9/5
112K subscribers

Paul and Sherly Shard have been sailing and filming for the last 30 years.

They are creating a lot of educational style content on cruising and sailing in general.

They are currently in the process of selling their Southerly 480 and building a new aluminum boat.

Boat Facts: Distant Shores III
2018 Southerly 480
48 ft
Monohull
On the Beach Overnight - We Were Playing the Tides | Distant Shores
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
3.9/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
49.6K subscribers

Jessica, Ryan and family are cruising aboard their catamaran "Hony".

Boat Facts: Honu
Lagoon 410
40 ft
Catamaran
Welcome to the Exumas, Bahamas!
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
4.2/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
223K subscribers

After selling their 40 ft catamaran, American couple Bill and Sierra are currently sailing a foldable trimaran.


Boat Facts
Corsair 880
29 ft
Trimaran
The FASTEST We Have Ever SAILED || OUR FIRST TIME SAILING A TRIMARAN
Overall
4.3/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
32.7K subscribers

Photographer Vernon and newbie Marie are currently on their 37 ft boat in South East Asia.

Boat Facts: Schiehallion
Sailing to Moyo Island & its amazing waterfall. (Sailing Learning By Doing Ep129)
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
34.3K subscribers

This American/Dutch couple are cruising in one of the smallest boats on this list, the 27 ft Tarka.

Boat Facts: Tarka
1973 Albin Vega 27
27 ft
Monohull
Tour of our 27-foot circumnavigator - Sailing Tarka Extras

53. 

Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
28.6K subscribers

Christian and Fay are the current crew aboard Zero, which has been cruising for years already.

Boat Facts: Zero
1974 Hudson Force 50
50 ft
Monohull
18-27_From Heaven to Hell -Stranded in Paradise

52. 

Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.2/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
422K subscribers

Canadian Dan and Haitian Kika restored their run-down Pearson 36 for 2 years, then set sail for the Caribbean.

Learning as they go, they got Uma into an impressively good condition, sailed her across the Atlantic and are currently in the fjords of Norway.

Boat Facts: Uma
1972 Pearson 36
36 ft
Monohull
BOAT TOUR: The Modern Interior of our 50 yr old DREAM YACHT — Sailing Uma [Step 225]
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.3/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
397K subscribers

Ben and Ashley left Canada in 2016 to sail around the world.

They have been separated from their catamaran for quite some time because of the world situation, instead roughing it in a 22 foot monohull with their new baby.

Boat Facts: Nahoa
Lagoon 410
41 ft
Catamaran
OFFSHORE FISHING FILIPINO STYLE!
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
65.9K subscribers

After an 8 year refit of their catamaran, Teal, Linh, Emma & Compass are on the water.

Boat Facts: Basik
1993 Featherlight 435
43 ft
Catamaran
Linh and Teal, Our Back Story - Part 2 Onboard Lifestyle ep.38
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.1/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
15.6K subscribers

Wendy and Kevin set sail from Scotland in 2017 and is currently doing boat work in Antigua.

Boat Facts: Talisman
Oyster 485
48 ft
Monohull
Ep 50 Cruising Sailboats: Amel Super Maramu vs Oyster 485 (Sailing Talisman)
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
26.7K subscribers

German Alex and Dutch Mandy moved onto their 36 ft Beneteau with little sailing experience and a goal of circumnavigating the globe.

Boat Facts: Blue
2001 Beneteau 361
36 ft
Monohull
SAILBOAT TOUR - Our floating TINY HOME on the OCEAN
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.1/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
53.7K subscribers

Ben, Alie and their dog Bruce live aboard their 41 ft sailboat Kiana in British Columbia, Canada, getting her ready for blue waters.

Boat Facts: Kiana
1988 Sceptre 41
41 ft
Monohull
RUN AGROUND!! - Can We Save The Boat?! Ep 24 - Breaking Waves
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
75.5K subscribers

American Ryan and French Sophie set sail from their homeport of Stockholm, Sweden in 2018 aboard their Beneteau Oceanis 40.

Boat Facts: Polar Seal
2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40
40 ft
Monohull
In 6 meters waves towards the Canary Islands. #58
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
131K subscribers

Aussies Yoshi and Bonita have been on Nandji since 2016.

They are currently doing a refit.

Boat Facts: Nandji
1996 Bruce Roberts Sloop 40
40 ft
Monohull
Living OFF GRID during LOCKDOWN. Our little island home... Ep 188
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
228K subscribers

Norwegian North Atlantic solo sailor Erik Aanderaas tagline is NBJS - No Bullshit Just Sailing.

This is very much what you get on this impressive channel.

Boat Facts: Tessie
1976 Contessa 35
35 ft
Monohull
Encountering Storm Force 10
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
158K subscribers

Maya and Aladino are sailing the world aboard their Magic Carpet.

Boat Facts: Magic Carpet
1979 Vindo 32
28 ft
Monohull
LIFE IN 28 FEET: 2 Years On A Little Boat
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.0/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
238K subscribers

Despite a major health condition, Sam Holmes is doing some serious solo sailing.

He is currently on his 28 ft boat, Pickled Herring but the featured video below is from his previous and even smaller 23 ft Swedish Fish.

Boat Facts: Pickled Herring
1979 Cape Dory 28
28 ft
Monohull
Solo sailing Los Angeles to Hawaii on 23ft boat
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
15.2K subscribers

Carla and Simon are sailing from Croatia around the world on their Lagoon 400 catamaran.

Boat Facts: Ocean Fox
2012 Lagoon 400
40 ft
Catamaran
WE CRASHED THE BOAT! Sailing Ocean Fox #51
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
870K subscribers

Delos has been sailing with various crew members since American Brian took off in 2008.

On YouTube since 2010, the Delos crew now consists of Brian, his Swedish wife Karin and their baby girl.

They have just premiered a four part documentary called 80 North - Sailing on Top of The World.

Boat Facts: Delos
2000 Amel Super Maramu
53 ft
Monohull
BABY ONBOARD our Sailboat 👶 ⛵We're back!!!! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 259
Overall
4.4/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
50.7K subscribers

Brazilians Diego and Georgia have been putting out videos from their liveaboard life for 4 years.

They are now on their third boat and are currently expecting their first child.

Boat Facts: Unforgettable 3
5 YEARS living in a SAILBOAT full time: Lesson from the Ocean (Unforgettable Sailing)
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.3/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
78.4K subscribers

As described on his YouTube channel; "Christian Williams' videos span his sailing experience from childhood, through early multihull Bermuda races to singlehanded voyages to Hawaii in his 70s.

A former Washington Post editor and television producer, he lives in Los Angeles and currently sails a 1984 Ericson 38."

Boat Facts: Thelonious II
1984 Ericson 38
38 ft
Monohull
"Philosophy of Sailing": Solo to Hawaii and Return, 2017
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
104K subscribers

Nick and Megan are sailing the world aboard their Leopard 46 catamaran.

Boat Facts: Clarity
2009 Leopard 46
46 ft
Catamaran
Leopard 46 Catamaran Boat Tour - This is where all the $$ went.
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
33.5K subscribers

Michael & Jessie are sailing the Australian coast aboard their 37 ft catamaran.

Boat Facts: Popao
2006 Peter Snell Easy Catamaran
37 ft
Catamaran
Sailing QLD: Brisbane to Double Island Point, Freediving with Sharks & Surfing at DIP (Popao) Ep.37
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
40.7K subscribers

Andrea and Alejo got hooked on the ocean through kite-surfing.

Now they travel full time aboard their Lagoon 420 catamaran together with their 2 dogs.

Boat Facts: Hakuna
2008 Lagoon 420
42 ft
Catamaran
BOAT TOUR Of Our Tiny Home At Sea ⛵ Off Grid Sailing Catamaran
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.3/5
26.9K subscribers

David and Amy have been circumnavigating since 2014 aboard their 44 foot catamaran.

Boat Facts: Starry Horizons
2014 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44
44 ft
Catamaran
How We Set Up Our Catamaran to Sail Around The World
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
97.1K subscribers

Ben and MP have their hands full fixing their sinking 70 ft wooden sailboat.

Boat Facts: Yabá

70 ft
Monohull
#1 | We bought a massive SINKING schooner — Sailing Yabá
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.4/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
314K subscribers

Previously working as a super yacht engineer, New Zealander Colin spent his life savings on a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran.

With the help of many friends they finally got her on the ocean again in early 2020.

Boat Facts: Parlay
2012 Lagoon 450
45 ft
Catamaran
Who is "SAILING PARLAY REVIVAL"? - Channel Trailer!
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
456K subscribers

Brett and Jade are in the process of restoring their salvaged 2008 Beneteau 49.

Boat Facts
2008 Beneteau 49
49 ft
Monohull
Tour of our Totaled & Salvaged, Wrecked 49' Beneteau Sailboat! | Expedition Evans 2
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
158K subscribers

Finnish Juho is taking a different approach to most sailors on this list by focusing solely on arctic sailing.

Mixing icy cold sailing with volunteer research in some of the most remote places of the world combined with great filming and editing work makes this a unique viewing experience.

Boat Facts: Sylvia
1986 Beneteau Idylle 11.5
36 ft
Monohull
Sailing solo to Senja, Norway. Better than Lofoten! [ep20]

29. 

Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
158K subscribers

In 2016 Swedish couple Malin and Johan sold everything and left Sweden in the middle of winter.

They are currently in their home port of Malmö, Sweden, refitting the boat.

Boat Facts: Ran II
1988 Najad 440
44 ft
Monohull
Getting Boarded At Sea - Ep. 82 RAN Sailing
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
178K subscribers

Steve and Alix are taking on the monumental task of building a wooden sailboat from absolute scratch, with the goal of sailing it around the world.

Boat Facts: Arabella
Atkin Ingrid 38
38 ft
Monohull
Acorn to Arabella - Journey of a Wooden Boat - Episode 24: Pouring a 4.5 ton lead keel
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
244K subscribers

Brazilians Duca and Roberta took on a steel boat that had been sitting abandoned on the hard for 22 years.

With a few months left of 2020, they finally splashed the boat and are now working to make her fully seaworthy.

Boat Facts: Odd
Dinieper Tropic 1200
44 ft
Monohull
⛵️Sailboat EXTREME makeover!! [after 22 years on the hard] (Part 1) LTP#099
Overall
4.5/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
26.6K subscribers

Loren, Eric and young Rivers Danger together with dog Zeke took off on SV Cecilia towards to Caribbean, and beyond.

Boat Facts: Cecilia
2006 Hunter 46LE
46 ft
Monohull
Cruising The Islands IN STYLE! We Get A New Ride | SailAway 132
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
93.3K subscribers


Khiara and Adam flew from Australia to the US in early 2018, got themselves a boat and are making their way slowly back home around the world.

Boat Facts: Millennial Falcon
1981 Tayana Vancouver 42
42 ft
Monohull
How much does Boat Life REALLY Cost? CRUISING on a Bluewater SAILBOAT [2 years to 2020]
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
63.6K subscribers

Seth and Elizabeth documented their halfway around the world journey on a Lagoon 380 in 2009 and are now back at sea again with their 3 children in an Outremer 51.

Boat Facts: Archer
2014 Outremer 51
51 ft
Catamaran
Day 1 Sailing Around The World! [Ep1]

23. 

Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
174K subscribers

After years of sailing the oceans, Matt and Jessica are now in the process of building a catamaran from scratch.

Boat Facts
What is it Going to COST to BUILD a Kit CATAMARAN? - A Comprehensive Guide (MJ Sailing)
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
17.1K subscribers

With plenty of experience from the marine industry, British Woody and Irenka made their dream come true in 2017 when they took their family and sailed off on SV Haddock (later renamed).

Boat Facts: Mothership
2000 Amel Super Maramu
53 ft
Monohull
Woman Rescued from Sea after Falling from Passenger Ship - Live Footage!
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.6/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
493K subscribers

Leo Sampson and a volunteer crew is rebuilding a 100+ year old English sailing yacht called Tally Ho from the keel up. After rebuilding it in Oregon, he hopes to sail it back to the UK.

Boat Facts: Tally Ho
Visiting Tally Ho - Rebuilding Tally Ho EP1
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.2/5
22.6K subscribers

Chris, Marissa and their cat are preparing their Cheoy Lee 41 for new adventures in 2021.

Boat Facts: Avocet
1971 Cheoy Lee 41
41 ft
Monohull
Sailing Avocet | FINALLY Painting Our Sailboat!
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.5/5
Production
4.8/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
31.3K subscribers

Dutch Gerben, Rianne and young son Benjamin are in the process of refitting their Beneteau 57, in preparation of sailing the world.

Boat Facts
Beneteau 57
57 ft
Monohull
NEW SAILS for our Sailboat a Beneteau 57 - Full REFIT Sailing Yacht - Se. 1 Ep. 30
Overall
4.8/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.4/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
51.0K subscribers

Patrick is taking his Bavaria 40 on solo sailing adventures from his base in France.

Boat Facts
Bavaria 40
40 ft
Monohull
Episode 2 Sailing Solo to Azores: How to Sleep on a Sailboat at Sea
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.5/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
93.3K subscribers

German solo sailor Nike finally set sail after 12 month of repairing her boat Karl, with the goal of circumnavigating the Western Caribbean.

She did just that, then kept going.

A feature length documentary about her journey was made, called Untie The Lines.

Boat Facts: Karl
1992 Reinke Super 10
37 ft
Monohull
A sailor girl’s daily routine: Exploring islands and fixing stuff on my boat⛵️🏝- UNTIE THE LINES
Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
26.9K subscribers

Canadian Alfy and Devlin are cruising the Pacific Northwest.

Boat Facts: Moonshine
1982 C&C 34
34 ft
Monohull
Life is Like Sailing - Inside Passage - Ep 16
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
132K subscribers

British Matt and Amy set off in 2016 to sail around the world on their 37 ft monohull.

Boat Facts: Florence
1985 Oyster Heritage 37
37 ft
Monohull
How much does it REALLY cost to sail around the world? - Ep.51

14. 

Overall
4.6/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.5/5
116K subscribers

Danish Mads has been refitting his Warrior 38 since 2016, planning to transition from liveaboard to full time cruising when done.

Boat Facts: Athena
1987 Warrior 38
38 ft
Monohull
Sail Life - Splash day after 4 years up on the hard - DIY sailboat refit
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
64.6K subscribers

British Judy and Steve bought their boat in the Netherlands in 2016, took her to England for a refit and set off around the world in 2019.

A couple in their 50s, they come off as very knowledgeable and personable and their videos have great production value.

Boat Facts: Fair Isle
Hans Christian 48T
48 ft
Monohull
Ep1- Leaving a life on land and setting sail as a liveaboard.
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.8/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
600K subscribers

Nikki and Jason bought their boat in 2016 with no sailing experience.

Right now (early 2021) they are in Tonga, almost ready to splash their boat after a year on the hard.

Boat Facts: Curiosity
2005 Leopard 43
42 ft 6 in
Catamaran
OUR BOAT AFTER 1 YEAR AWAY! (full tour)
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.7/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.7/5
21.3K subscribers

Kiwis Rachel and former Olympic rower Rob set off together with their 3 kids, partly to retrace the travels of Rob's eldest brother who fell victim to the Khmer Rouge when straying into Cambodian waters in 1978.

Boat Facts: Javelot
Fountaine Pajot
43 ft
Catamaran
Hand feeding WILD DOLPHINS Ep 79
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.6/5
136K subscribers

Aussies Troy and Pascale are sailing around their country, showing off its beauty.

At the moment they are in the process of rebuilding the boat on the hard.

Boat Facts: Mirrool
1969 Clansman 30
30 ft
Monohull
Finding Fish 🐠 🎣🐟: It's Easy When You Know How - Ep 94
Overall
4.8/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.7/5
29.5K subscribers

Aussie Ryan and Canadian Brittni just set off from Italy after a strange year.

Boat Facts: Sunday
Beneteau Oceanis 46
46 ft
Monohull
92. Goodbyes & New Beginnings | Travel Italy | Sailing Sunday
Overall
4.8/5
Credibility
5.0/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.4/5
61.8K subscribers

British travel writer Cleere and photographer Jamie together with their cat Millie have been sailing around the world on their boat Esper since 2006.

Given their accumulated amount of experience, they have some wisdom to share.

Boat Facts: Esper
1989 Oyster 435
43 ft
Monohull
5 Reasons not to buy a boat! - Sailing Q&A 23
Overall
4.7/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.6/5
Entertainment
4.7/5
69.6K subscribers

Welsh Andy, Melissa and Jack are refitting their battered 38 ft Steel Pilothouse Cutter for a life aboard.

Boat Facts: Melody
Steel Pilothouse Cutter
38 ft
Monohull
Sailing yacht refit part 1 : Tour of our abandoned yacht, ashore for 15 years [S2-E1)
Overall
4.8/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.8/5
Entertainment
4.8/5
11.9K subscribers

5. 

Overall
4.8/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.8/5
52.8K subscribers

German Martin is currently single handing from the Caribbean to Germany.

Boat Facts: Jambo
Bavaria 34 Holiday
34 ft
Monohull
Sailing single-handed and nonstop from the Caribbean Sea to Germany
Overall
4.9/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.9/5
23.2K subscribers

Australian James & Nat are sailing the world aboard their 43 ft Beneteau Oceanis.

Boat Facts: Zephyr II
2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43
43 ft
Monohull
Most Expensive Canal in the World to Transit on a Sailboat ... Corinth Canal - Ep. 63

3. 

Overall
4.9/5
Credibility
4.8/5
Production
4.9/5
Entertainment
4.9/5
44.5K subscribers

Warren and Erica, or "WE" are currently exploring the Pacific in their 41 ft catamaran.

Boat Facts: Evolias
2014 Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41
41 ft
Catamaran
Sailing the Most Beautiful Islands Ever! The San Blas of Panama | Episode 53
Overall
4.9/5
Credibility
4.9/5
Production
4.7/5
Entertainment
4.9/5
119K subscribers

Solo sailing around the world, Barry and White Shadow is currently in New Zealand for some boat work.

Boat Facts: White Shadow
2004 Van de Stadt Seal 36
36 ft
Monohull
Miserable old man saves yacht . Adventures of an old Seadog
Overall
5.0/5
Credibility
5.0/5
Production
5.0/5
Entertainment
5.0/5
24.1K subscribers

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Comments (9)
  • 3 years ago
    How about Sailing Florence? This couple has been out there sailing in a budget and are half way around the world? Matt and Amy do a great job with their videos!

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  • Yes, a number of people have suggested them. They are coming with the next update that I am working on, but it will take a bit of time as I have quite a few new channels to watch and add!

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  • 3 years ago
    have a look at >SailLiliput< bert & elena bought an old 44 feet schionning 1320 cosmos catamaran in thailand, did a whole refit in just 2 months without any boat experience and startet their journey just 1 year ago.. ⚓⛵

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  • 3 years ago
    its obviously a long long time since you checked out Sailing Nandji......

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  • 3 years ago
    Jessica and Ryan Adventures should be on the list https://youtube.com/c/jandradventures

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  • 3 years ago
    Yay! We were included! Lots of great channels here, so honored to be ranking amongst them

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  • 3 years ago
    Sailing Sisu should be in the list, very explainable infomation from a South African couple :-)

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  • 3 years ago
    Sailboat Story should really be on this list. The funny Ben, with his lovely and somewhat bashful wife Tambi and of course their darling kid Molly. Ben's artistic style is one of kind.

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  • 2 years ago
    Also consider sailing Equees. Very good.

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