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We Left the Marina (But Didn’t Anchor… Yet) ⚓
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Apr 263 min read


The Essential Safety Checklist for Living on a Boat in the UK (2026)
A simple, practical checklist of essential safety equipment and setup tips for living aboard a boat in the UK, based on real liveaboard experience.
ericaoliviasilva24
Apr 234 min read


How Many Watts of Solar Do You Need on a Boat? (Real UK Liveaboard Guide 2026)
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Apr 213 min read


The Ultimate UK Liveaboard Checklist (2026) – Everything You Need Before Moving Onto a Boat
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Apr 214 min read


One Stop… That Turned Into a Year ⚓
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Mar 172 min read


10 Things No One Tells You About Boat Life
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Mar 164 min read


Our First Month Living Aboard a Sailboat: What We Learned
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.
ericaoliviasilva24
Mar 33 min read
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