Sailing Adventures with Luna the Boat Cat

Hi, we’re Erica, Adrian and Luna.

We’re figuring out full-time life aboard a 44-foot Kelly Peterson sailboat.

This blog is where we share the practical lessons, costs and small realities of living afloat, with Luna mostly supervising.

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Daily Routine

Between work, boat maintenance and the weather deciding our plans, every day looks a little different. Luna’s main contribution is careful supervision from indoors.

Capt. Luna's Story

Luna did not start life as a boat cat.

She was found as a tiny feral kitten, marked by the clipped left ear that shows she is a little survivor. She came into my life in London, long before sailing was part of the plan.

From city life to countryside quiet, she followed every change with us.

She may not have chosen the sea, but she absolutely rules the boat.

Latest Stories & Practical Tips

How We Power Remote Work at Anchor

Our battery setup, solar plans, backup systems and what it really takes to keep working full time off-grid.

Our First Month Living Aboard: What We Learned

The mistakes, surprises and small wins from our first weeks adjusting to full-time boat life.

Real-life lessons from working and living aboard full time, including power systems, costs, and the realities of life afloat.

Cost of Living on a 44ft Sailboat in the UK

Mooring fees, marina hopping, anchoring, maintenance and the numbers behind the dream.

The Boat Cat Starter Kit

Living aboard with a cat is wonderful — but boats come with new challenges.
This guide shares the exact gear we use with Luna to keep her safe, happy, and comfortable at sea.

See Luna’s Boat Cat Kit

Luna’s Practical Boat Guides

Hand-crafted digital resources for real liveaboard life,
designed for you and your boat cat.

Boat Galley Essentials

Cooking on a boat is different. Space is tight, power is limited, and everything needs to stay put underway.

This guide shares the galley gear we actually use aboard our boat

See Our Galley Setup

Liveaboard Budget Tracker

Track:

Marina fees
Fuel & provisions
Cat costs (food, vet, gear)

Designed for real-world UK liveaboards.

Get the Budget Tracker

Captain’s Logbook

A beautifully designed digital log to record:

Passages & anchorages
Marina stays
Weather notes

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