We didn’t go into this blindly… We didn’t move onto a boat thinking we could wing it. If anything, I would have brought the entire house with me if I could 😅 The goal was always to create a tiny home on the water — not to rough it. But even with all that planning, a few things only really became obvious once we were actually living aboard. What actually matters living on a boat? For us, it comes down to a few key systems: Heating Power Moisture control Internet Space (this o

We didn’t plan on having a “boat cat”… but Luna is slowly finding her way. Here’s what it’s really like living aboard a sailboat with a cat — the good, the messy, and the unexpected.

👋 Our first winter… was damp 😅 We didn’t realise how bad condensation would be until our first winter onboard. Condensation on a boat is one of the biggest challenges of liveaboard life in the UK — especially during winter. We’re talking dripping windows, damp bedding, that slightly cold, clammy feeling no matter how much you try to cosy things up… not the vibe. The worst of it was under our mattress. We ended up with mould on the foam and even the foam covers — which was h

What was meant to be a short stop in Brightlingsea turned into a whole year of boat life, slow days, big moments, and getting properly settled aboard.

Is living on a boat cheaper than renting in the UK? We compare real liveaboard costs with renting to see when boat life is actually cheaper.

Living on a boat sounds romantic, but there are plenty of things people don’t tell you first. Here are 10 surprising truths about boat life from our experience living aboard a sailboat.

Thinking about living on a boat in the UK? This beginner guide explains the legal rules, costs, mooring options, and what daily life is really like living aboard a sailboat.

A full tour inside our liveaboard sailboat, including the cockpit, galley, cabins and the cosy spaces that make boat life work — plus Luna the boat cat’s favourite spots on board.

Cooking on a boat means tight spaces, limited power and gear that actually earns its place. Here’s the galley setup we use aboard — including our low-power kettle, compact air fryer, stackable bowls and small-space cooking tools.

Thinking about living on a boat with a cat? This guide shares the exact gear we use with Luna — including her backpack, harness, litter setup, favourite toys, treats, and the grooming brush she’s obsessed with.

Thinking about living aboard a sailboat with your cat? Here are practical tips for keeping cats safe and happy on a boat, based on our experience living aboard with Luna the boat cat.

How much does it really cost to live on a sailboat in the UK? After our first year living aboard a 44-ft sailboat, we break down the real costs of marinas, fuel, food, electricity and maintenance.

Working remotely from a sailboat is easier than you might think. Here’s how we power internet, computers and daily life aboard our 44-ft Kelly Peterson while living at anchor.

What is it really like to live aboard a sailboat? Here’s what we learned during our first month living on our 44-ft Kelly Peterson with our boat cat Luna.