I would say sailing is in our blood. My husband’s Scottish ancestry calls him to the sea, and my Dutch genes call me to canals that open to the world. We are motivated to sail, because travel keeps the blood flowing—the constant change, the adapting, and the high-highs and low-lows……This lifestyle has changed everything. It changes how you see the world, what you think is possible to achieve, how to survive, how to enjoy time, and what it means to be with family. If this is even a thought that has crossed your mind, you should do it.

It was a sabbatical in the beginning and exploring something new but once you are on the move, travelling, it’s hard to settle down again. We wanted to get out of the mainstream system.

We have always been interested in learning new things, getting into other cultures and experiencing another lifestyle. Also, we recognized how school and peer-groups influence and manipulate children and how much pressure the systems puts on them but also on us.

The freedom of using our time as we want and to explore the world by our own eyes. This journey has made us understand more about the differences in the world

Stop saying you would like to do it and book in a date to leave. Whilst you may not make the precise date due to weather, without it you may never leave. 

Everywhere we went, I had the impression we were leaving too soon and would have loved to have stayed longer. I love to connect with the local people and their culture so much, these are the most precious experiences we live during this adventure in my opinion. 

Our motivation for this sailing adventure stemmed from a longing for a simpler, more connected life. We were always drawn to the idea of world exploration, cultural immersion, and family bonding. The sea offered a unique mix of challenges and peace. It was about extending our cherished 'teatime' moments – our symbol for quality family time – into a broader journey. This lifestyle was our way of breaking from the norm to embrace the world's beauty and mysteries together.

Life has become more intentional. Our minds have shifted to decide what really matters and is important in life. Providing for yourself, serving and giving in your community, growing and learning are all important and part of a fulfilling life - but so is living your dreams.

Being a mate on a sailing vessel in 2010, sailing around South America, I realised at once wanted to do something similar with my own family.

We all love sailing, being out on the water, travelling to new place and waking up to a new horizon. We also love challenges, and liveaboard life certainly provides enough of them to keep things interesting.

We never wanted to live a conventional life so our long term plan was always to escape the rat race and live a more self-sustaining life of travel and adventure.