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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you really work remotely from a sailboat? We researched 5G, antennas, and signal boosters, but ultimately landed on the Starlink Mini. Here is the truth about speeds, real-world power draw (it's better than you think!), and if it's worth the £96/month.

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.

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.