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.

We didn’t want to feel like we were camping on our sailboat — we wanted a galley that actually worked. After a year onboard, here’s the gear and setup that’s made the biggest difference.

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.

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.