20 Years of Off The Grid Living on a Sailboat

Ian has been a full time liveaboard sailor on his Sailing vessel Blown Away for near 20 years with his dog Nelson and Natalie who joined him 4 years ago

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[garyconway]

I totally agree with everything you said about living and enjoying life on a sailing yacht. Its not about racing its about comfort and safety on the sea. I did some sailing in the early 70's, we never tied up at a dock, so much better to sit on anchor, enjoy our privacy. Sailed the Bahamas and Caribbean and later went to England and sailed back to the Caribbean. We were bare bones, no radar, no GPS ahaha we had a compass, sextant and a few charts and radio direction finder ahahha, its was so simple. We were able to enjoy our life style without having to spend time repairing something all the time. we kept it simple. Happy sailing to both of you. Thanks for the tour or your ship, I seldom see a sailing yacht on you tube that just seems so right.

[keithhagenbach]

Immediately recognised the design, and enjoyed watching this. I ran a company called Windboats, and we built many of my good friend Peter Ibold's designs in ferro-cement. He was a delightful man, and a gifted naval architect, and tBlown Away is a fine example of his work. God bless her and those who sail in her.

[MrSridharMurthy]

Awesome couple ! So neat and tidy the Sailboat has been taken care of with tender loving care!

[randyhilton]

The more material things I got rid of, the more free I felt. It might surprise some how little you need to experience a wonderful life. Thank you for showing us your beautiful boat and lifestyle.

[u.s.militia]

I used to deckhand on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers when I retired from the army. I’d spend 28 days on the boat and 14 off. It’s what got me hooked on wanting to live on the water. I even once traveled to Digby Nova Scotia and hopped on a scallop boat. I loved it so much that I traveled to Dutch Harbor to try to catch a job on a crab boat but had no luck. 😢

[SMM-Mystery]

Love your run down of your beautiful boat. I am currently on process of buying a 1985 42 foot Sailboat and could not agree more with your assessment of the sailing life and the minimal approach necessary to truly sail. Look forward to watching your videos.

[ArsalBahtiar]

Greetings From Indoensia Fams, i love overland too

[Nerd]

14:45 A workshop! Expecting an chainlocker :-) Wow, if only I could fit a workshop om my boat....

[josebey]

Awesome boat . that ANKER MENTALITY IT .

[mikelewis]

I've watched many sailing / cruising videos on YouTube over the years. I must say that, Ian and Natalie, you are as to close to being "Masters of the Watery Universe" as I've seen here. You possess the proper attitude about every aspect of sailing and living onboard. Plus you've got an amazing boat! Wow Wow!

[vpnconsult]

What a live we can create!
I like the 2/5 mindset above the 5/2 thinking.

[Butternuts-R-us]

Great video!! i like the fact that we get a chance to learn more about these two, and see where their roots are and how they got where they are.

[dragonblee]

Thank you Natalie & Ian, for showing us your boat and lifestyle. It’s what us landlubbers dream about but cannot make the break. Good luck 🇦🇺

[WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Great to hear your back story & details of your floating home

[SoCalFreelance]

Great setup. All the natural light inside is fantastic. Grinding on the offshore platforms for a few years is a great way to build up a nestegg for this kind of lifestyle. 🤘

[leesydneyharry]

I’m “blown away” that’s my dream yacht right there. Awesome!

[joejunior]

Great boat. 44' is a perfect size liveaboard if you can afford it. Looks super comfortable and well maintained. I love the forward workshop and the galley berth! I lived many years on a 33'. Thanks for sharing your boat with us!

[Rolling_Stoned_]

I love tbis everything perfect. I love how brave and hardy these ppl are to do this cause its nothing but hard work .

[gingerrides]

I have been binge watching the great stories and beautiful videos of The Cruising Kiwis and absolutely love them! I'm looking for the next sailing channel to watch as well so thought I'd check out yours!

[sailingsitka]

Amazing boat tour! Love the dedicated workshop space! I NEED that on our sailboat.