Surviving 20 years as cruisers has had its ups and downs. We share five of our near misses here...

In Part 2 of "ask us anything", we tackle whether your sailboat should have a bum gun.

We do our best to answer your questions on sailing and living on a boat, but weren't too sure how to answer the one about "which YouTubers do you despise?"

Night sailing can be the best time on a boat; sometimes it's just plain stressful.

In this video and podcast we break down how much money we make from YouTube.

Getting to grips with your anchor and ground tackle is crucial to successful cruising.

We need to talk about YouTube sailing channels. Cruising is exciting enough without the made-up jeopardy and added drama some channels invent.

Our voyage to Malaysia has started, and we're thrilled to talk about it in real-time during our first passage north along the coast of Lombok.

[S04E28] At 06:00 the boat shook and there was the sound of thunder: we had just experienced an earthquake!

Over 100 real-life cruisers answered our question, “If you were going to offer ONE piece of PRACTICAL advice to a new or would-be cruiser, what would it be?”

[S04E26] In the apps or chart plotter debate, some say apps have already taken over from chart plotters. Do you agree? We believe the right apps can improve our cruising experience and make life more comfortable at sea, they may

This is no random made-up list of why your cruising dreams will fail. It is based on what we've actually witnessed since we began sailing and cruising in 2005.

Sourcing boat parts in remote places. Anchored off a remote island and your engine fails, what do you do? How do you source an engine part? Or fuel? Maybe you need water...

[S04E23] There will always be animals on boats, whether you want them there or not. To live on a boat means living with nature: on land in the sea and in the air. Some are friendlier than others and will make your life better. Some won’t… Sailors over the centuries have often gone to sea with animals on boats. Yes, they were used as ratters and to eat. But they were also there as pets. With wives, children and dear ones left behind, monkeys, cats, dogs and birds became the companions...

[S04E22] This week we’re giving away 6 tips for stress-free cruising. These are the things that make long-term cruising life a happier and more comfortable experience. We’re NOT talking about sail plans, types of sailboat, navigation, understanding the weather or sailing techniques. Can you diagnose a fault with the engine if it breaks down in a remote area and you’re on your own? Did you know that some engines are easier and quicker to repair and maintain? And what about your dinghy, can...

[S04E22] “I’d be interested to learn from you how you plan your cruising in SE Asia. To me it sounds like a giant puzzle.” We thought it would be an easy question to answer until we examined all the information we have amassed over the past decade. Seriously, we could write a book! This is our attempt to unravel the ‘giant puzzle’ that is Southeast Asia… Subject time codes: * 00:00 Is Southeast Asia a giant puzzle? * 05:05 Cruising grounds around the world * 08:34 How do we piece...

[S04E21] When we left the Maldives at the end of May 2013, we had no idea that sailing across the Indian Ocean would be the hardest thing we have ever done. It nearly broke us, and our sailboat. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to cross an ocean on a sailboat, we let you in on the secrets and reality in this video podcast. In this retelling of the most difficult thing we’ve ever done in our lives, we cover: * Losing our autopilot * Hand-steering for 1000 miles * Losing our...

[S04E20] We’ve just completed 17 years cruising and travelling the world aboard SY Esper. It’s been one, long adventure which often took us to places we weren’t expecting. Here’s to the next 17 years! 💬 If you enjoyed this and have any comments, continue the chat on DISCORD Join our club of followers and viewers and let us know what you think! Or become a VIP and get private access to both of us on any topic you like. Want to watch us chatting? Click this thumbnail…    

[S04E19] How does understanding the ‘rules’ of photography help to make better videos? Does photography even have a place in video? What is the “rule of thirds” and when is the “golden hour”? Can filming at midday ever work? Are you comfortable filming people in the street? In your experience, how do local people respond to being photographed? It’s all about street photography, street portraiture and travel photography in this week’s podcast. Subjects and time-codes: * 00:00 Jamie is...

[S04E19] JFDI! Do you want to be a cruiser? Are you planning to become a cruiser? Stop thinking about it! JUST FLIPPING DO IT! 💪 Subjects and time-codes: * 00:00 Rats on board… * 04:20 How we decided to start living on a boat * 08:39 Start looking for boats * 10:06 Start travelling * 10:31 JFDI! (Stop dreaming; start doing) * 11:12 Sailing is easy! * 13:03 Think beyond the present moment * 13:37 Be honest! Is cruising really for you? * 15:25 Start cruising life… slowly * 17:38...

[S04E18] We have been cruising around the world full time since 2006. But how long can we keep going? What would make us stop and give it all up? We ask why cruisers stop sailing, and wonder if it’s time for a new adventure… Chapters: 00:00 Jamie in UK; Liz in Indonesia 02:36 Caring for family 07:50 Six months on; six months off 10:05 Husband on the boat; wife on land 11:35 How do you plan for the long term? 15:27 Health and ageing issues 19:22 How important is making happy...

[S04E17] With Jamie in the UK and Liz in Indonesia (and with 8000 miles between us) we discover the grass is always greener. And how important food is to both of us… Chapters: 00:00 8,000 miles apart 01:35 Bum wash! 02:33 The food we miss 04:32 The weather 09:01 Mosquitoes 09:44 Burning plastic 11:33 Three types of pollution 14:53 Cost of living and eating out 18:19 CHEESE! And TOFU! 21:02 Shopping 23:35 Boat yard dogs 25:34 Service in UK vs Indonesia 28:20 Learning...

[S04E16] Yes, that’s right, we are splitting up! (Before you continue, please read the title image again…) In this week’s video podcast, we have a chat about Jamie heading back to the UK, and Liz staying behind on SY Esper. Here are the time codes: 00:00 Why are we splitting up? 01:16 This is why we don’t play the algorithm game! 05:31 Where are we, and where are we going? 07:14 Why is Jamie going? 09:40 What will happen with the podcasts and vlogs? 11:28 We love Indonesian street...

[S04E15] “How do you cross borders on a sailboat” is the number one question we get asked. All the time! And sure enough, when we put a call out for podcast topics to discuss, it was the most popular subject you asked us to talk about. We’ve avoided tackling it so far, but today is the day… For the full blog post, which includes all the information in the podcast and more, click here. Want to watch the chat? Click the thumbnail image to WATCH the FULL-LENGTH podcast on YouTube. To...