We bought our boat at Suffolk Yacht Harbour and have returned many times since. Here's our honest 2026 review covering marina prices, facilities, the famous boatyard and whether it's worth the premium price.

We share our first sailboat haul out in the UK, including the real costs, how long it took, what we needed, and what we learned living onboard on the hard.

Life on a boat is full of incredible moments—but even the simplest everyday tasks become surprisingly complicated. From laundry and shopping to water, electricity and sleep, here are 10 things nobody tells you about living on a boat.

We spent 11 months living aboard at Morgan Marine in Brightlingsea. Here's what we paid, what we loved, and whether we'd stay again.

We spent eight days living aboard at Ramsgate Marina. Here's what we paid, what we loved, and whether we'd stay again in our honest 2026 review.

We spent a month living aboard at Beacon Marina in Ipswich. Here's our honest 2026 review, including costs, facilities, liveaboard life, transport links and whether we'd stay again.

Working remotely from a sailboat in the UK is absolutely possible with the right setup. Here’s how we run a freelance business and HGV work from our 44ft liveaboard using Starlink, solar power, and a simple onboard routine.

Where to find affordable berthing, real examples, and what you sacrifice for lower costs

We bought a 44ft bluewater cruiser for a round-the-world adventure. Then we discovered marina waiting lists, expensive berths, deep draft limitations and the reality of learning to sail. Here's what happened.

Average marina fees in the UK can range from £5,000 to £19,000 a year for a 44ft yacht. We share real prices, hidden costs and lessons from life afloat.

We finally anchored out for the first time after weeks of nerves, overthinking and obsessively checking anchor alarms 😅 From awkward buoy pickups at West Mersea to peaceful nights on the River Roach, this was the trip where boat life finally started to click for us.

We finally left the marina… but didn’t anchor (yet). Here’s what our first few days on a mooring buoy were really like — from windy nights to quiet sunsets and everything in between.

When is the best time to buy a boat in the UK? Here’s how each season affects prices, availability, and your chances of getting a good deal.

A simple, practical checklist of essential safety equipment and setup tips for living aboard a boat in the UK, based on real liveaboard experience.

Thinking about moving onto a boat in the UK? This real-life breakdown covers the true startup costs of liveaboard life—from buying a boat to solar, internet, and the hidden expenses most people miss.

How many watts of solar do you need on a boat? A real UK liveaboard guide covering system sizes, energy use, Starlink demand, and what actually works for full-time off-grid sailing.

Can you use Starlink offshore? A real UK liveaboard guide explaining coastal vs offshore performance, coverage limits, plans, and what actually works at sea.

Starlink Mini power usage on a boat explained with real-world liveaboard data from the UK. We break down watts, amp hours, solar requirements, and how it compares to 5G for life at sea.

Real-world comparison of Starlink vs 5G for boat life in the UK, covering cost, speed, reliability, coverage, and power use to help liveaboards choose the best internet setup.

Thinking about moving onto a boat in the UK? This complete liveaboard checklist covers everything you need to get started—from safety and insurance to solar power, galley essentials, and life onboard—without making expensive mistakes.