HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

So how much does it cost to sail around the world? Costs are important, and this week we talk about money and what experience has shown us. Hope you guys find this episode useful- let us know whether it was informative and if you agree with our thoughts regarding costs. We'll be back next week with the regular episodes! Thanks so much for watching! Please subscribe, leave a comment and give a thumbs up. Links: http://www.yachtrubyrose.com http://www.facebook.com/yachtrubyrose http://www.twitter.com/yachtrubyrose http://www.instagram.com/yachtrubyrose Other resources: http://mjsailing.com/cos/ http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/the-cost-of-cruising http://www.sailingcreo.com/much-cost-live-sailing-boat/ http://sailourworld.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sail-our-world/ Music: Alan Walker- Fade

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So how much does it cost to sail around the world? Costs are important, and this week we talk about money and what experience has shown us. Hope you guys find this episode useful- let us know whether it was informative and if you agree with our thoughts regarding costs. We'll be back next week with the regular episodes! Thanks so much for watching! Please subscribe, leave a comment and give a thumbs up. Links: http://www.yachtrubyrose.com http://www.facebook.com/yachtrubyrose http://www.twitter.com/yachtrubyrose http://www.instagram.com/yachtrubyrose Other resources: http://mjsailing.com/cos/ http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/the-cost-of-cruising http://www.sailingcreo.com/much-cost-live-sailing-boat/ http://sailourworld.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sail-our-world/ Music: Alan Walker- Fade

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for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

Matthew Quinn
Matthew Quinn - 6 years ago
This was incredibly helpful cheers
Scott Newton
Scott Newton - 6 years ago
Ha Ha... I do like what you do! Funny...
workski2
workski2 - 6 years ago
Great video guys. (captain Steve, SV Appaloosa)
Jerome Goodwin
Jerome Goodwin - 6 years ago
Excellent information thank you.
Aaron Koerner
Aaron Koerner - 6 years ago
Who puts a thumbs down on this Video? The IRS. Great Video guys. Thanks for taking the time. I have subscribed
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Welcome mate
Nell Gert
Nell Gert - 6 years ago
Once again very useful info. Thankx guys!!
Tom
Tom - 6 years ago
Thinking of a Lagoon Seventy 8 non-crewed. Thinking of it as an alternative to a house.

Im not even sure what questions to ask....
Tom
Tom - 6 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose

Oh yeah... Once the investment comes through we could do anything we wanted to. We could do BOTH many times over...

But the big expense in it all isn't the purchasing of these things, it's the money NOT made because that money is NOT invested in new orchards.... you see?

I mean... In the 4 years to becomong mature, a kiwifruit orchard will double or triple in value.

So a 3.5 million dollar yacht is actually costing you the profit you didn't make (7 million).

Because of this, its one or the other Initially...house or boat.

After the orchards have gone through a few 4 year reinvestment cycles, so like... In 8 or 12 years... THAT'S the time when you do both.

But damn... Can I REALLY live on aboat for 8 years?

And even worse, can I live in ONE house for 8 years??

The thought if being tied down in any one place too long is painful...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Without wishing to rain on your parade, think of a house as an appreciating asset and a boat as a depreciating liability. Thats a good starting point. Can you afford this scenario?
Gabriel Johnstone
Gabriel Johnstone - 6 years ago
Guys, thanks for sharing. I know everyone asks what it costs, and everyone who's done it seems reticent to answer because of the complexity of the topic. We really appreciate your honesty while trying to tell us what it costs. Fair winds and following seas!
Joshua Franklin
Joshua Franklin - 6 years ago
Excellent video! Very informative and useful so thank you for sharing that.

10. comment for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

Julio Rebello
Julio Rebello - 6 years ago
Great Job! One of most realistic video about sailboat life!
Jonny Cox
Jonny Cox - 6 years ago
Love it... very interesting to see this kind of perspective.

I'm looking at purchasing a cat in 3 years time and have started doing research as you do. Cost, self education, looking at booking charters over the next few years on the types of cats I'd be interested in purchasing. So I have subscribeded and look forwrdto seeing your experiences. As a novice at best I found it very interesting.

Sounds like everywhere is different regarding requirements . I will, however, only be sailing the med so if you know anyone or things I should be learning from that would help guide that process of making the dream/reality an easier transition I am open.

Currently a boater on the London waterways.... But not forever!

Blessings to you both.
Thanks for the ray if sunshine ;)
JC
wjskyout
wjskyout - 6 years ago
Thanks for this guys, heaps of great tips and you have validated the price I paid for my first keeler (Cape Dory 36), which comes in on budget and is a solid cruiser, albeit in need of some TLC. Good luck on your voyages in the South Pacific!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Cheers
J.C. Kohle
J.C. Kohle - 6 years ago
Hi . I've been given a gop hull since storage was breaking the serenity of a couples union(so to speak). I am gettin on a bit so it helps to hear your story amongst others. You reminded me of what kind of hole in the water it is that I now own. do you fish much? what kind of foodstuffs are kept onboard? If you just set the rig in open water and go to sleep while on a course might you wake to a disaster unfolding as a result? Captain Joshua Slocum I heard ; had no auto pilot? If I recall rightly there was a sea anchor and a steering vane controlled by current or wind to keep the tiller responding. Might be not correct since I got the story by conversation long ago. Most important I found is 'income'? How to . . is the measure of whether one can travel . Great film anyway, the first of yours I watched yet.
Operation Long Drive
Operation Long Drive - 6 years ago
Great video Thankyou for being honest! We are Currently driving around the world and are considering sailing as well.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
good luck
Jason Coleman
Jason Coleman - 6 years ago
yall some big ole pimps
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
we are indeed
SV Tapatya
SV Tapatya - 6 years ago
Excellent video. Thanks guys!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
no worries
Bill Rains
Bill Rains - 6 years ago
spot on! did it my self.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
good on ya'
Jim Richards
Jim Richards - 6 years ago
Been Rewatching your vids since you spat your dummy out about the swearing thing !!
( which I toatly agree with by the way ) and I still think you two are the best..
Hope you see this and hope to see you soon..
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Cheers
- -
- - - 6 years ago
I will have to work for decades to be able to afford to save that kind of money lol
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
it can cost a lot

20. comment for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

Paul Gabow 921
Paul Gabow 921 - 6 years ago
I began to read you. burn further)
Paul Gabow 921
Paul Gabow 921 - 6 years ago
Thanks, good luck)
Jordan G
Jordan G - 6 years ago
Great video guys . Very informative!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Jordan G glad you enjoyed it
Darren Mckavanagh
Darren Mckavanagh - 6 years ago
TOp video I am in Europe trying to find a Catamaran to buy!! Cant wait!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Good luck mate
Javier Alejandro
Javier Alejandro - 6 years ago
You are funny
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
Cheers :)
YoYoMA _
YoYoMA _ - 6 years ago
This is truly " living the DREAM"!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
It is
Ashley Dewing
Ashley Dewing - 6 years ago
Hi i bought a 42 foot ketch in spain for 8000 euros 1980 and it has been amazing almost 0 problem one of the big things is it is steel so it still in good shape and the only thing we need to replace is the engine that was working and get some extra Tech devices. do you have any recommendations ? i have only done island sailing with it but later this year we sailing to Cape verda and then to the Bahamas.
Rachel richardson
Rachel richardson - 6 years ago
stumbled on to your channel and your both very pleasant.
I've subscribed !!
Do you have a video of what it costs or procedure entering and leaving a country. do you have to spend time docked in a marina?
I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting to know more of the dark side so to speak. dangers at sea, big ships, whirlpools, pirates? I'd imagine it's not all clicking beer bottles.
also, do you see yourselves opening up to having guests aboard that can join your travels for a few and possibly teach tour know how?
Thanks the both of you
Lance Gundersen
Lance Gundersen - 6 years ago
Fantastic.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
glad you enjoyed it mate
David Sullins
David Sullins - 6 years ago
Great video and informative !!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+David Sullins glad ylu enjoyed it

30. comment for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

Slow Travelling
Slow Travelling - 6 years ago
great video and good sound advice. Thankyou!
anonymous
anonymous - 6 years ago
your volume is off; I could not hear you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
works fine at this end mate
Tim Berrange
Tim Berrange - 6 years ago
i love what you guys are doing. subscribed
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Tim Berrange thanks mate. Glad to have ylu on board
Mark Cunningham
Mark Cunningham - 6 years ago
Thanks guys, you are a real push to get us on the right track and going. Mark
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Mark Cunningham glad it helps mate
SteveTheFlyer
SteveTheFlyer - 6 years ago
You talk in generality and didnt mention how much. Please change your title to vague talk on costs.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+SteveTheFlyer erm i did mate, 3k a month
greater peace
greater peace - 6 years ago
Piracy is dangerous!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
t'is
michelle grooms
michelle grooms - 6 years ago
I bet living on a boat its like being on vacation all the time and the fun part is that you can go where ever you want. enjoy sailing. I always wanted a houseboat.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
It's hard work mate. believe me
35wildbill
35wildbill - 6 years ago
Thank you, very informative. good looking couple. You two are the answer for so many of us that dream about living and sailing on a sail boat. I am sure that many of us think that that idea is just a dream and overwhelming but we are now being gifted with your insight to the know how and pros and cons. thank you. i just subscribed. much appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Faustino Hernandez
Faustino Hernandez - 6 years ago
What lisence do you need to sail around the world, do you really need a boating lisence? I know a captains lisence is needed to have others join on a trip, I'm in Miami and trying to obtain the info online isn't helping. Most say you don't, and info is confusing.
Joe Garcia
Joe Garcia - 6 years ago
I think u are very contradictory bad business
Joe Garcia
Joe Garcia - 6 years ago
What at 1700 min u said u have sailed from England to the Bahamas but going going to sail around the world
so handsome
so handsome - 6 years ago
hi, i like your video. i have a question about if i travel the world with my wife, which type the sailing boat is better for only 2 person. catamaran or normal cruising yacht???
Lance Windsor-brown
Lance Windsor-brown - 6 years ago
The most interesting and informative video I have seen as yet. Thx and hopefully one day soon :)
zero
zero - 6 years ago
gosh u ppl! u r super rich compared with me! But listen this, jealous?? a bit not in a bad way, but hey, I wish? yep, I do! you are honest people and wish u well!
gomezdomaldogez
gomezdomaldogez - 6 years ago
Spending 3000 dollar s stop sailing
Richard Bedard
Richard Bedard - 6 years ago
To me the most important point you spoke about wasn't about money (of which I have none) but about the stress. Before I retired I had a very stressful life. Now I live in a cabin in the mountains. I can see myself going right back into "stressville" by buying a boat. Thank you! I would like to follow your travels as they are posted on you-tube.
Deckie Deckie
Deckie Deckie - 6 years ago
They make alot of sense...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Deckie Deckie thanks mate
RB Forex Coach
RB Forex Coach - 6 years ago
trade the trending price of gold weekly folks.
Felipe Johannpeter
Felipe Johannpeter - 6 years ago
they are great
Steve ford
Steve ford - 6 years ago
What an informative video, sets everything out well. I think probably everyone who is thinking of embarking on this kind of lifestyle should watch this. I would imagine so many people go into this with blinkered vision and regret it afterwards. Well done, great post.

50. comment for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

Riding The USA
Riding The USA - 6 years ago
Best video for me at this point. I'm still researching if sailing is something I can afford and you guys explain it really well. Thank you
Vincent Stuhlen
Vincent Stuhlen - 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing your sailing wisdom
megamediker
megamediker - 6 years ago
Sub, sub, sub, subscribed. Loved the honesty, so thank you! It was great watching this!
megamediker
megamediker - 6 years ago
You lucky ones, I sure would love to what you do, if only I could. But that's life, so let's wait for the next one ;-). Roland from good old Germany
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+megamediker haha thankyou!!
rock ok
rock ok - 6 years ago
what are the best website work at home site please
Charles Ray
Charles Ray - 6 years ago
So, you didnt give a specific number for your costs. Do you rely at all on sponsors and internet friends/gifts or funding received from your videos?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Charles Ray nope. We live off rental
David Smith
David Smith - 6 years ago
I hate y’all. I hope you snub your toes on something hard while running around in flip-flops.
Kidding, nice video.
Mike Michael’s
Mike Michael’s - 6 years ago
Excellent explanation of costs at sea and for that type of lifestyle very interesting video explained it very well thank you, may your adventures continue also do you except patrons contribution to your adventurous videos.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 6 years ago
+Michael Claflin hey mate thanks for commenting! We're working on Patreon and will have it up in a couple of weeks ☺
Commissar0617
Commissar0617 - 6 years ago
too bad you can't sail from Australia to London
gRosh08
gRosh08 - 7 years ago
It is ALL about the Money!
Trevor Townsend
Trevor Townsend - 7 years ago
One day sigh
mike simon
mike simon - 7 years ago
(exposed) You look like Tommy Vercetti from vice city
all what you need is a blue Hawaiian shirt :D
Steve Magana
Steve Magana - 7 years ago
just subbed, great channel
Robert Blaylock
Robert Blaylock - 7 years ago
Did your monthly expense include your boat payment (if you have one )?
Robert Blaylock
Robert Blaylock - 7 years ago
Thanks, hope it wasn't an impertinent question :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Robert Blaylock no mate
Lisa Adler
Lisa Adler - 7 years ago
I'm saving and when I retire from the LAPD I intend on circumnavigating. I love your videos.
Ryan M
Ryan M - 7 years ago
Wow! A random Sailing vid that has gone viral without the beneficiary in a bikini showing her tits in the thumbnail leading to an ad for their Patreon account. I really mean this in the nicest way possible too... great informative vid guys thanks for making it.
Horace Hogsnort
Horace Hogsnort - 7 years ago
Better yet, just be RICH and afford a really nice boat from the git go!
alain TABARES
alain TABARES - 7 years ago
goood
Craig Griffin
Craig Griffin - 7 years ago
Thanks guys, that's me thinking for the next few weeks!!!
Jack Kunkel
Jack Kunkel - 7 years ago
I live in a van, and travel around the Western US. There are a lot like me. I guess we're called "vanners." I think you're called "cruisers." Online, I've run into cruisers dealing with some the same issues we vanners have. Judging from your video here, I'd say vanners and cruisers have a lot in common, especially about looking for a less stressful lifestyle.
alphasxsignal
alphasxsignal - 7 years ago
Sailing La Vagabonde are making a good bit of money from their channel.
alphasxsignal
alphasxsignal - 7 years ago
Tula's Endless Summer is another up and coming couple and will soon be sailing. They have a great dog too which she has her own channel Jetty.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+alphasxsignal they are, but i wouldnt swap their life for ours.
alphasxsignal
alphasxsignal - 7 years ago
All this off your home rental,,, Hmmmmmm
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+alphasxsignal london mate. Rental is crazy
Benjamin Igwe
Benjamin Igwe - 7 years ago
What about pirates?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Benjamin Igwe we try to avoid them
Benjamin Igwe
Benjamin Igwe - 7 years ago
Sounds like you guys are pretty organized. That's nice.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Benjamin Igwe meh, it's all trial and error
Flatcap007
Flatcap007 - 7 years ago
So, after listening to all that looks like I need to rob a bank
Emmanuel Samaras
Emmanuel Samaras - 7 years ago
Hanks for being so forthright!
Very interesting information. Nice to see you keep your lovely wife happy.
Konstantin Gorbunov
Konstantin Gorbunov - 7 years ago
Ok ok ok i'm subscribed
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith - 7 years ago
Thankyou! And wow any cost would be worth it to find someone as beautiful as her to sail aroind the world with!!
Ronald C Krause Jr
Ronald C Krause Jr - 7 years ago
IF one has a boat that is big enough for a three thousand watt solar panel consider the following...

While at dock, or if one is able to access internet devices. Consider BitCoin mining.

Preferably buy the right type of computer gear; but will also work with most any computer get as long as one has ten gig of hard disk space - also preferably ssd. Once set up properly the gear will generate trading money on it's own. The better the system, the more money one will make.

I've set up computers with solar/battery on board relative small to medium sized vessels that easily make one thousand per month in BitCoin
AfricanFlightStar
AfricanFlightStar - 7 years ago
Just discovered you guys, great job! After owning a 30 ft Columbia 40 years ago (bloody hell - where did all those years go??!!) I have a bucket list goal to do a transatlantic crossing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+AfricanFlightStar cheers mate
Hover Master
Hover Master - 7 years ago
I don't like what you do! I love it.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Hover Master thanks mate
Chippy The Chipmunk
Chippy The Chipmunk - 7 years ago
What's the deal with boat insurance? How much is it? I see some folks that sail with no health insurance & no boat insurance & their reply is that it's too expensive or that they wouldn't be covered in a named storm, etc. Well, what if they run aground; hit a log at sea; hit another boat; injure a guest or a crew mate on their boat; or injure someone on a different boat (and on and on and on)? With no insurance, wouldn't a boat owner be one accident away from bankruptcy and/or being sued? What does insurance cover & what does it not cover? Thanks & Chip's Ahoy!
Trinavara
Trinavara - 7 years ago
Lucky Nick!!! Great video btw!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks mate. glad you enjoyed it
AverroesOfTelFyr
AverroesOfTelFyr - 7 years ago
Brilliant insight , Working 9 months and sailing 3 month sounds very appealing for starts.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
good luck mate.
Cynthia Phillips
Cynthia Phillips - 7 years ago
Hello Guy's! First time watcher, i really enjoyed ur video an appreciated the helpful info! Very nice!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
so pleased you found it useful. Fair winds.
Capttomguam Buckley
Capttomguam Buckley - 7 years ago
Just read some of the other comments and realized you guys are going the other way! Oh well, we're still a great stop after Japan or the P.I., hard crossing though.
Capttomguam Buckley
Capttomguam Buckley - 7 years ago
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!!!! I am a retired Merchant Marine Captain, 37 years experience on the water, 20 of which as a Captain.
You two have put together the most informative and truthful video on what it is like to be a "Blue Water Sailor". If you get a chance stop by Guam and check us out. It's a great rest stop after Hawaii. You can get a preview at; aquamanchartersguam@yahoo.com, my friend, Captain Gie, owns it, I used to drive for him. He's got a facebook page. The boating community is very tight and supportive. Marianas Yacht Club is where you can moor your boat close to shore...cheaply.
FAIR WINDS
Captain BUCKLEY.
Craig Stevens
Craig Stevens - 7 years ago
Hi Guys Great Blog I am very interested in the SSB Radio and why you can not buy one for a UK registered boat as per the Ads for them say It seems that you have one installed and as you say HF is widely used in the Pacific region I would be intrested in what you had to do to get it fully licenced and legal on you boat Cheers Craig
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
cheers mate, We'll try to put something together.
Aimin Qiu
Aimin Qiu - 7 years ago
Good video.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers
Nicholas Juntilla
Nicholas Juntilla - 7 years ago
If you don't go into a marina then does that mean you are at anchor?
Sailing Zatara
Sailing Zatara - 7 years ago
Nicholas Juntilla Yes, or on a mooring ball, which is cheaper than a marina but there is still usually a small fee per night. We like balls better, more secure than anchoring sometimes.
Des YDées
Des YDées - 7 years ago
Whouu that was very intersting. Tks.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers
Brad Baerwald
Brad Baerwald - 7 years ago
Wow, just wow! Thank you so much for the info! I wish like anything I could do what you're doing. I am caught in the grind of what you called "consumerism", no way out, my wife of 32 years is happy with this grind and has no stomach for adventure. I love her more than I hate the grind, but life IS short and my heart is heavy. So this video kinda helps... kinda lol.
Steve Jones
Steve Jones - 7 years ago
Blimey where about is your house? I guess it must be a big house or in an area where rents are high...Keep safe and keep enjoying what you are doing Regards Steve Liverpool UK
Wraeclast janitor
Wraeclast janitor - 7 years ago
7:00 tldr 3000 USD a month
shpazhist
shpazhist - 7 years ago
Great video
Tedd W
Tedd W - 7 years ago
Thanks for the down to earth advice, and the emphasis on keeping it simple. Cheers t
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks mate. glad you enjoyed it
903colorado
903colorado - 7 years ago
Storm coming hope you guys have already set sail !! Be safe!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
She on the hard in Charleston. Safe for now.
Andenkondorzenzi
Andenkondorzenzi - 7 years ago
tom maly
tom maly - 7 years ago
way to talk and say nothing about actual cost! give us REAL numbers!!!!
mick mccrohon
mick mccrohon - 7 years ago
I know it was mentioned but no amount was given... medical insurance... how much and for what?
Good vid, thanks.
mick mccrohon
mick mccrohon - 7 years ago
Thank you , that's just a little cheaper than my boat... a must have. Thanks again.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+mick mccrohon medical repatriation insurance is abour $1000 a year for both of us.
Eric
Eric - 7 years ago
$11,632.32
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
haha. very precise.

100. comment for HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose)

App Magician
App Magician - 7 years ago
great vid
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
cheers App Magician. Thanks for the comment, and fair winds
Comars Yachts
Comars Yachts - 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing the important factors that can go sour on your dream very quickly!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
cheers
FrankValchiria
FrankValchiria - 7 years ago
wonderful vid guys. thx for the infos.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
so pleased you found it useful. Fair winds.
Gitland Garmes
Gitland Garmes - 7 years ago
Thanks for the vid guys. It really opened up my eyes. Since I also would love to go sailing around the world and I'm planning on getting a Catamaran, for its stability and such. It's good to know about staying at marina's what it all will cost. Imma be honest here, I didn't have a clue of how much it would've cost. Now I do, keep it up! You got a new fan
Esmarelda Real
Esmarelda Real - 7 years ago
I love your videos. Very informative and not pretentious whatsoever.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Esmarelda Real thank you :)
Rich TowerIII
Rich TowerIII - 7 years ago
Happy to sub, looking forward to watching!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Rich TowerIII thanks mate. Glad to have you on boars
Tim Gribble
Tim Gribble - 7 years ago
You're a cool couple. Glad I stumbled upon your channel.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Tim Gribble thanks mate.
Kevin Gorges
Kevin Gorges - 7 years ago
You guys rock!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kevin Gorges cheers mate
Al Beau
Al Beau - 7 years ago
Did you have any sailing experience before buying this boat?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Al Beau getting into tight, shallow places
Al Beau
Al Beau - 7 years ago
What are the adjustable keel for....?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Al Beau yes mate. We'd sailed for about 7 years befkre buying ruby rose
guitarsurfer2010
guitarsurfer2010 - 7 years ago
Your boat can hit a log and sink in 5 minutes.
Tel me that is not stressful .
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Of course it is. But if you worried about all the "what ifs'?, you'd never leave your house.
gurchtschalllly
gurchtschalllly - 7 years ago
can you buy a decent boat for around 10k?
gurchtschalllly
gurchtschalllly - 7 years ago
that's what I found as well, but was wondering if this kind of vessels are suitable for long oceanic trips, say crossatlantic? could you maybe point on some outstanding models, or does it all come down to age and exploitation conditions? thanks for answering btw :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+gurchtschalllly a small one yes. Say sub 30ft.
Sean O
Sean O - 7 years ago
Boat: bust out another thousand.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sean O naaaah. Its not that bad.
stevenjlawson
stevenjlawson - 7 years ago
Seriously AWESOME video!!!! Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+stevenjlawson cheers mate
Drew Labat
Drew Labat - 7 years ago
It was nice to hear someone explain it so clearly, all the ends and outs without a lot of bs... awesome and I'm jealous.. lol
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Drew Labat thanks my friend
Derek Safley
Derek Safley - 7 years ago
Thanks for the video! Very informative, entertaining and interesting!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Derek Safley glad you enjoyed it
Robert Dietz
Robert Dietz - 7 years ago
It is great to see a more realistic version of some of the sailing shows. Thank you for your honest answers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Robert Dietz cheers mate
Luis Bargado
Luis Bargado - 7 years ago
thank you so much...that´s all I have to say...!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Luis Bargado cheers
Andries Bik
Andries Bik - 7 years ago
Awesome episode!! love it!!!! Just found you but def gonna stay following you. Me myself sailed from Amsterdam to Ibiza where I am currently having fun :) Keep up the good stuff!!! Greetz
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Andries Bik cheers matey
Steve B
Steve B - 7 years ago
cute girl for the seas
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers
SavingLillianBay Adventures
SavingLillianBay Adventures - 7 years ago
Subscribe Nick LOL !
relativityboy
relativityboy - 7 years ago
This was GREAT! Subscribed.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+relativityboy thanks
LordTomnoddy
LordTomnoddy - 7 years ago
''Let's try and make this as stress-free as possible''.

Yep; and that's the very first prerequisite for a life you can indeed be ridiculously happy with. Thankyou, wise people. Time I up-anchored as well, I think.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+LordTomnoddy cheers mate, glad you agree
Connor Rubidge
Connor Rubidge - 7 years ago
Thanks for the interesting chat, I really enjoy the way you guys put things across.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Connor Rubidge cheers mate
Christian Boval
Christian Boval - 7 years ago
Extremely useful information thank you so much
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Christian Boval no worries mate. Glad ypu enjoyed it
Marie Morrissey
Marie Morrissey - 7 years ago
Well done!! Cheers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
cheers Marie Morrissey. Thanks for the comment, and fair winds
rztrzt
rztrzt - 7 years ago
The 3 F's rule...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
haha
harrija76
harrija76 - 7 years ago
Just subscribed because of this video. Very good to know. Thanks so much for sharing. Jeff.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+harrija76 thanks my friend
harrija76
harrija76 - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose: Yup, I plan on checking out the rest of your content. I really appreciate your honesty about life aboard.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+harrija76 cheers mate. We have a few other "how to videos' :)
Noli's Art
Noli's Art - 7 years ago
Well done!!!
I lived aboard for 20+ years with my wife too but she will not go offshore so we are. Both landlubbers again sadly.
Bahamas are too expensive go to the Pacific.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Noli's Art pacific soon ;)
Slow Boat Sailing
Slow Boat Sailing - 7 years ago
Wow 1k comments! Good video!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Slow Boat Sailing cheers my friend
Kyle c
Kyle c - 7 years ago
thanks for taking time to make this i have wondered about this
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
so pleased you found it useful. Fair winds.
John Fox
John Fox - 7 years ago
Thanks for the video, I have been toying with the idea of doing it myself and it's good to get some info like this.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
so pleased you found it useful. Fair winds.
MAL L
MAL L - 7 years ago
I'd be very interested in your Watt & Sea Hydro Gens(s) have you done a video on their operation, the specific models you chose (i.e. length, volts, watts?) performance, actual power produced etc.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We went for the 300w version. It's a good idea, and I will ad it to the list of topics to cover ( if there is enough interest) as it was difficult to install due to some translation issues between the original French text and the English
7grounds
7grounds - 7 years ago
whish you could have lost some words on your boat, otherwhise great information
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
haha. cheers
gregvw123
gregvw123 - 7 years ago
Thank you for the clear advice and guidance on this lifestyle!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+gregvw123 no worries. Glad it was of use
Mike Winter
Mike Winter - 7 years ago
What you say about your expenses make sense as well-off sea-gypsies (a term I learned from Capt Fatty Goodlander in "Buy, Outfit, sail"), until I heard you solved the power problem with hydra-generator - seems like hi-tech and new to me. Concept makes sense if the price is right! I learn every time I watch sailing vids on youtube.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Mike Winter its a lifelong learninf pricess
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing S/Y FIE no worries. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Stephen Whaley
Stephen Whaley - 7 years ago
Very useful information. Thank you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Stephen Whaley cheers
light holder
light holder - 7 years ago
bless you both
light holder
light holder - 7 years ago
I intend to live and navigate deep and shallow waters all island across the earth, your Video was good, remain blessed
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+light holder cheers
Fredrik Ax
Fredrik Ax - 7 years ago
How do you get funds wired to you in different destinations?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
we just use international bank cards. try fairfx.com.
rhoa4396
rhoa4396 - 7 years ago
You are a beautiful couple.... if I could envy, I would envy you...
rhoa4396
rhoa4396 - 7 years ago
Cheers to the two of you too :-)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+rhoa4396 cheers mate :)
John Millstead
John Millstead - 7 years ago
Great stuff! And yes, I subscribed! Thanks for being so transparent! You are a joy to watch. One question, I see books behind you. I am totally new to the world of sailing -- can you recommend a good book for a total novice? Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+John Millstead we started with a good "complete illustrated book of sailing " we still use ir.
pdoggy10inch
pdoggy10inch - 7 years ago
it still a rich mans game.......
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+pdoggy10inch meh, you do need money, but it can be done cheaper than living in a major western city
ForrestKnight
ForrestKnight - 7 years ago
6:40 I like how you mentioned "It's not this kinda hippy thing." Many people view others who wish to live in a sailboat, or tiny house (I'm flirting with the two ideas), as hippies or what have you, which may be true for some, but not for many.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
its just an alternative lifestyle
Rob W
Rob W - 7 years ago
Great video. Just subscribed. Cheers and wishing you safe travels.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
thanks for the sub and glad you enjoy what we do
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+- Anonymous ouch! Too smooth mate ;)
xl
xl - 7 years ago
$3,000 a Month Holy Fuck..Is not a poor man's hobby that"s for sure
Samantha Kerry
Samantha Kerry - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose bit of a reality check for me, I know it can be done much cheaper but getting a cost at the higher end makes me think the cheaper end is maybe more than expected
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+xl music tv it can be done on much less.my friend. That's just an average. We have friends who budget $4 a day. But it's hard
allan J
allan J - 7 years ago
Skip to 7 min if you came for the simple answer
allan J
allan J - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose with all due respect the title was misleading. I was looking for a flat number with a quick answer. Because of a discussion I was having with someone. A more appropriate title could be, the total explaination and breakdown of the cost to sail around the world. Nonetheless​, I enjoyed your video and did not mean any disrespect. It's a habit I have along with others in the community to notify future viewers in case they are just looking for a simple answer like I was.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+allan J I take it you skip to the end of films to find out "who dunnit? " too. Takes the edge of the story don't you think ? :)
Ray Quiles
Ray Quiles - 7 years ago
How big is the Ruby rose?
Tylee
Tylee - 7 years ago
My boat is a 50 yrs old Albin Vega, 27 ft. I paid the equivalent of 3,500 $ for her, well maintained and recently refurbished. Need self steering, communication and nav gadgets plus all the safety gear, but I go slow on the expenses and make short sails in my own country (Norway) to gain experience and do the necessary upgrades along the way. I once had a dream of going around the world (maybe I eventually will, the boat is definitely capable of going all the way), but life has taught me that a new world is waiting just around the next headlands, so that's my way of starting my singlehanded adventure.
Just bought new mainsail and will check on standing and running rigging as I go.
Take your time, but you need to start somewhere. If you don't put one foot ahead of the other, you will find yourself standing still. 30 ft is not big, but it's absolutely doable if it's a boat with a good oceangoing reputation and you are a man (or woman) of experience, if you plan to go all the way around.
Good luck to you! S/V Tiger Lily.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+mou good luck to you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+mou of course it is
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ray Quiles she's just shy of 41ft
Rick Morton
Rick Morton - 7 years ago
I'm not even a sailor... but really enjoyed watching this. Good luck!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Rick Morton cheers mate
nikki price
nikki price - 7 years ago
I wish one day before I pass I could spend some time on a boat.you see I have lobular carcinoma breast cancer . And it would be a lasting memory for me to do that
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+nikki price sorry to hear about you health problems my friend. Maybe approach your local yacht club? They always seem to be happy to help people who want to experience sailing
John Johnsson
John Johnsson - 7 years ago
i love your videos
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+John Johnsson thankyou my friend
Jim tyler
Jim tyler - 7 years ago
I really like your plane advice regarding viewing the project from a stress free point of view. Makes so much sense - thanks.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Its all about reducing stress
Mark van Leeuwen
Mark van Leeuwen - 7 years ago
Beautiful guys. Thanks
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
thanks.
George Weed Bush
George Weed Bush - 7 years ago
Träffade en herre som seglade 2 varv runt jorden på 13 år med sin fru. De var alltså ute i 13 år med flygresor hem då och då. Hans fru gick bort på resan. Hur som helst han sa snittmånaden var 15.000 kr.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Det kan göras med mindre pengar eller mer pengar. Det är bara det som under de 2 åren vi seglat, det är det som flertalet av cruisingpar spenderar, för att leva en liknande nivå av komfort som de lämnade efter.
Tian Loedolff
Tian Loedolff - 7 years ago
Okay, okay, I subscribed :-)
Tian Loedolff
Tian Loedolff - 7 years ago
Thanks Nick, working on it and will definitely be doing it one day. Cheers mate.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Tian Loedolff thanks you so much. I hope you get to join this lifestyle some day
Tian Loedolff
Tian Loedolff - 7 years ago
No problem, love the vlogs. Enjoy the idyllic life!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
haha. sorry about the end
Joel Russell
Joel Russell - 7 years ago
GREAT VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE THANKS
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers
Defectio
Defectio - 7 years ago
great vid, ty
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+HeckCensorship cheers
Sean McHugh
Sean McHugh - 7 years ago
More power to you both. I have subscribed.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sean McHugh haha. Enjoy
Sean McHugh
Sean McHugh - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Safe and happy sailing to you both. Now I have a lot of episodes to catch up on!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sean McHugh cheers mate
GeoDrone
GeoDrone - 7 years ago
I always wondered about what it would cost. I only wish I had the balls to take the risk. Been a sailor for 40 years and still haven't left the NJ bay!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+dimtgco maybe this will help in getting you to explore :)
Norman Henry Martin
Norman Henry Martin - 7 years ago
Love the principal of living "stress free." Not a bad idea for those who live ashore. After some time living aboard, I'd say the sailing/voyaging life is fulfilling in so many ways. These guys express it beautifully. So many sailors have the high-stress boat and equipment, never leave the dock.
Norman Henry Martin
Norman Henry Martin - 7 years ago
All smiles!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Norman Henry Martin thank you for the kind message.
It was all set up to try and reduce our stress levels.
So far it's working well
Nik James
Nik James - 7 years ago
Great content thanks
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers
Dan Littman
Dan Littman - 7 years ago
Great video, especially like the point about limiting the stressors because this entire lifestyle is to de stress our current lifestyles

Keep it up guys
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Dan Littman it's all about less stess
David Kimbrough
David Kimbrough - 7 years ago
Thank you for your video. This is the first and only channel to which I have ever subscribed. I lost my wife on vacation May 29th in the Dominican Republic on vacation. Your comments at the end of the "How much does it cost ..." absolutely hit the nail on the head. "LESS STRESS" is what we are looking for in life. For most people it starts with money, but continues to "Time. Relationships, and Future". I am rethinking everything. My Bucket List may be changing. I am going to reevaluate "money, time, relationships, and the future". Wish me luck. I'm 69 and was married over 50 years. I am going to make a few changes.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Kimbrough I am so sorry for your loss. Good luck and fair winds with your future life
Hussain Ali
Hussain Ali - 7 years ago
Sorry to say that... but Im truly jealous. .. enjoy guys
Its a dream for me to do what u r doing
God bless
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Hussain Ali thanks mate
billiondollardan
billiondollardan - 7 years ago
I thought you said you had owned the boat since "noon". I was like wtf does that mean? lol
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+billiondollardan sorry mate, london accent. ;)
Der Gorghast
Der Gorghast - 7 years ago
Thanks for that s/v Ruby Rose!

Happy Sailing...

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I once crossed the Atlantic/Caribbean/South Pacific with my three kids, their sun-burnt mum & I. A wondrous age for us all!

Yes indeed, too many yachties spend too much on too big a boat.

It's the bigger is better, (safer) reflex/myth. Bigger isn't necessarily better for a small cruising crew. Buying a bigger boat is an absolute commitment to much, much higher & unassailable cost.

Try this as a rule of thumb :- The costs/sailing budget increases almost by 30% compounded for each foot over 36ft. That means running a 40ft -42ft boat can be just about 300% more costly than a 36ft yacht!

Furthermore, this rule of thumb applies to the 'manpower' too. That one snagged headsail mid ocean that takes the absolute strength of one man on a 36ft yacht to free - requires 3 men on your 40 ft-42 ft boat.

Bigger boats are tighter to dock too...

As a guidance...

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A new boat's value will depreciate 10% - 15% p.a. compounded for the first 5 years irrespective of whether it is picking up harbour rot tied to a wharf, pontoon or dock, our out at brutal sea.

Whereas a good classic ( 15 years plus) hardly depreciates IF the boat is being kept in 'ship shape', and so many are. Thankfully there are thousands of boat owners that are never ever going to take their boat anywhere, but for an annual scrub & polish haulout, and a the obligatory sail-past at the opening cruise!

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In the year I crossed the Panama (2004) I was one of the last boats through in 'the season'. and that was about the 1700'th yacht (both ways) of the year. Many turn up/north towards the US, so pitiful few, attempt the annual South Pacific crossing, and that is confirmed as only about 300 yachts round South Africa each year.

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There are 12.1 million registered boats in the USA.of which 95% are smaller than 26ft https://www.nmma.org/press/article/21009 so say 600,000 ocean ready & capable boats, and about the same in Europe I'd guess, at a guess? (lead by France, Germany, and Britain ?) so lets say 1,200,000 yachts about the planet , that COULD do great things.

Only 300 odd actually do, do the the circumnavigation thing.

It's a big dream.

Many of the best boats get to Martinique and then their crews divorce! For many, for so few have ever had to TRULY live with their spousespartners... that's live as in LIVE 24/7 in absolute confidence & trust.

That said - it's a wonderful dream. I am one of those blessed few, (by Neptune?) that live to not regret hounding their dreams.

That said ocean sailing is very, very doable, the biggest fails are the interpersonal failures, by & large, and the troubles that could not or are not left behind.

It is a small / vast world out there, no convenient fast food outlets, TV, internet, etc., a delight ... for some, despair for others.

Frigates blue skies, whales & the darkest nights and the endless open seas, and scrapping from exotic port to port to make repairs, the blackest clouds , the clearest stars, and distant bars, the sweetest beers, and fond friends and then eventually it's "land ahoy!"

It's the best of everything, it is the worst of everything too ... It's your Gaussian expectations squashed & flattened into an an unrecognisable intrigue & a delight. Unforgettable memories, of places & people....

Bon voyage..
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Brian Conradsen awesome comment maye. I agree with everything. Fair winds
Jason McIntosh
Jason McIntosh - 7 years ago
Im envious and intrigued! Stumbled across your video and really appreciate your thoughts on the lifestyle you've chosen and why. Great entertainment that makes one think a bit about what they are striving for in life and why. Good luck to you both! thank you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jason McIntosh thanks for the comment. Glad it's thought provoking
Sarge Paulsen
Sarge Paulsen - 7 years ago
Awesome advice.. thanks guys
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sarge Paulsen cheers
Richard Soutar
Richard Soutar - 7 years ago
First time watching. Subscribe. :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Richard Soutar thanks for the sub. My friend
Pavel Sharpp
Pavel Sharpp - 7 years ago
It looks very nice! I subscribed to your channel. Welcome to visit our channel.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Richie Sison cheers mate
Stefan Wallington
Stefan Wallington - 7 years ago
Randomly came across you guys and this video. Excellent insight to some of the key questions I think we all ask. Have subscribed and will catch up with your other videos.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Stefan Wallington glad you found us. Welcome. Hope to see you for the live feed later
kfa4303
kfa4303 - 7 years ago
Thanks for all the info, but it seems like you're still losing money overtime in the long run, if your only source of income is rent from a single home.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+kfa4303 we break even most months
Pete Kendrick
Pete Kendrick - 7 years ago
great info! sailing the world is only a dream for me now at this point but I hope that one day it'll come to fruition. sailed small boats when I was young. now that I'm retired, the eagerness only grows stronger. age doesn't disuade me! hope I'll see you in Tonga one day in the future. take care and g
God bless you and your travels! ;-)
Yaknation
Yaknation - 7 years ago
thanks for the insight... just subscribed. cant wait to get out there.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Yaknation that's exactly what we want. People to be inspired :)
talkasec
talkasec - 7 years ago
I clicked on your post because I was trying to find out what an atoll was and the caption picture was very beautiful and caught my eye. You guys are really cool.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+talkasec awesome. Glad you found us
Avi Hecht
Avi Hecht - 7 years ago
Any experience or knowledge on the Mediterranean?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Avi Hecht not as sailors. We heard anecdotally from friends that it was stupid expensive for mooring balls and marinas
Grant Dawson
Grant Dawson - 7 years ago
This is the first of your vlogs that I have seen and I've subscribed for more. Great answers to a really important quartions and your reference to 'low stress' was spot on. I stress about having enough $$ and whether gear will be good enough when the going isn't idyllic. Good to have an Aussie and a down to earth Pom. Love it!! Keep on living the dream. Grant
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Grant Dawson glad you enjoyed it mate. We have another info video out on Friday
How to Sail Oceans
How to Sail Oceans - 7 years ago
Good job tackling the cost question! I'm always squeamish on the subject. Last time I calculated my costs I came in around 1,000 USD per month. I have a small (31' on deck), relatively simple boat. I almost always anchor out, and I haul the boat once a year. I'm sure these costs have gone up. As the boat gets older and racks up more miles I have to repair and replace more equipment. Also I find that over time I want my boat to feel more like a home than a campground, so naturally that means spending more money (e.g. I started without refrigeration, then I installed a coldplate a few years back, now I can't live without it ...).
David Massey
David Massey - 7 years ago
Fantastic information and insight. Thank you. The idea of sailing is only an ember right now. Being older I probably will not fan that ember. My wife says, "To much work for me." However my first sailing vessel will be a Hobie kayak. Who knows what will happen from there. Thanks for your honest appraisal of the entire endeavor. Good luck, be safe and blessed.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Massey good luck realising your dream my friend
Robert Bell
Robert Bell - 7 years ago
Is your boat paid for and if not how much of your budget a month is boat payment?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Robert Bell our boat is paid for, so none of our budget is spent on that. However between boat and medical insurance, fuel and alike it must add up to 25-30% of what we spend
megaasdfgh1
megaasdfgh1 - 7 years ago
Great video! You got a new subscriber. Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thats the type of message we love. cheers
Bmants
Bmants - 7 years ago
Nice life
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Bmants thank you. It is.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Awesome my friend. We love hearing how people are getting themselves on the road to sailing. Good luck
Team33
Team33 - 7 years ago
How do you get the internet or do you have to find an internet café to download and upèlaod each time you have a stop over ?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Every place is different and has different costs and difficulties. We have found the easiest is to have an unlocked android phone that allows tethering. When we arrive we buy a local pay as you go sim card and use data from that.
However we also use wifi hotspots and wifi in cafes and bars for larger uploads.
James Austin
James Austin - 7 years ago
Nice video!, Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+James Austin cheers. Hope it is of use to you
Sam Winston James
Sam Winston James - 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing. Learned a lot today
Stetson Griffin
Stetson Griffin - 7 years ago
You sail on water and you should know that sea-level really is sea-level. Flat earth is under you & keeping you safe! Nice boat by the way.
Tracey Bottazzi
Tracey Bottazzi - 7 years ago
Amazing video!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Tracey Bottazzi thank yiu. I hope it is of use
Ryan Samvelyan
Ryan Samvelyan - 7 years ago
Thanks a lot guys! Very useful.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ryan Bryan no worries. Glad itnwas of use
Raymond Gouin
Raymond Gouin - 7 years ago
Thank you for sharing this video. I am researching this option of life-style. Your advice is sound - reasonable and much appreciated. As we say in the Canadian Navy - Bravo Zulu - Well Done.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Raymond Gouin glad to be if use my friend
Maher Abuattiyah
Maher Abuattiyah - 7 years ago
I don't think you spend that mutch monthly , maybe you collect it with you home rent.
Maher Abuattiyah
Maher Abuattiyah - 7 years ago
Maybe you running on yaman bank network ; (
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Maher Abuattiyah I promise you we do. That's what our bank balance shows :)
fitzy
fitzy - 7 years ago
Interesting,thank you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+fitzy hope it helps my friend
Carl Hjerpe
Carl Hjerpe - 7 years ago
I hope you guys use "Handbrake" to compress the videos before upload, without noticeable quality loss you can decrease the size of the videos a lot.
Advanced Nutrition Inc
Advanced Nutrition Inc - 7 years ago
Well done! Great Analysis! Much Success to You! Liked!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks very much!
Vidal1
Vidal1 - 7 years ago
... good vid m8 ... very useful information; as we are also about to "move onto our boat" soon and go cruising as well ... fair winds to you both ...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
All the best!
Get Going
Get Going - 7 years ago
Wonderful useful information, Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Life Adventure glad you enjoyed it :)
ningpo69
ningpo69 - 7 years ago
"stressless" , great mission statement....for LIFE !.... thanks
Ivan Todorov
Ivan Todorov - 7 years ago
I just found your channel !!! Big fan already ! Keep the good vibe :) . Greetings from Bulgaria !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou Ivan!
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
I wonder how technically competent most people in this lifestyle are. I am considering cruising on my little ship, if and when I convert her for sail. However, I AM highly skilled, have done absolutely everything barring welding, in converting her from a small navy ship to my only home. I have replaced the engines, built the superstructure (which I may remove again anyway, if my sail plan works well), built the combined heat and power system, solar panels, wind generator. I am an all-round engineer, but specialised in electronics for 30 years. I will have machine tools, and woodworking facilities on board. I don't anticipate using marinas at all (too expensive for a 100ft vessel). While I am not a seaman, I have been sailing since I was a child, and grew up in a boatbuilding yard (my dad was a naval architect, boatbuilder, and marine surveyor). In the end though, it may be my health that sinks my long term plans.
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
I am 3rd generation sailer, my dad was a boatbuilder, shipwright, naval architect and marine surveyor, and home was a barge (on the river Shannon in Ireland) until I left home. Living in a house didn't suit me ;-) so when I gave up on my marriage, living on a boat again was the obvious choice. I should have bought a smaller one though ! My daughter is a Science graduate, and sailing (boards, dingies, and day skipper) instructor too :-D , while I have NO formal qualifications in boating, I did teach basic boat handling when I was 15. My first recollection of sailing solo was at 4y/o on an ice yacht, in 1962. What part of the world are you in at present ?
Re: SSB. Using the backstay as an antenna won't be much use if you get dismasted !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Shane Kennedy Good on you!! Anyone who treads far from the well trodden path gets a doffed cap from me.
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
For better or worse, I already have a boat. It is a retired British Navy Minesweeper, 106ft LOA !. It is my only home.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Some people are very savvy with boat fare, and some not so.
My advice, get a boat as soon as you can and get started before ( as you stated ) your health gets in the way.
If you are a little bit handy, you could buy a fixer upper and get on the water earlier. Just make sure you get a survey before you take the plunge.


Good luck
Nick Benfell
Nick Benfell - 7 years ago
One of the best cost rundowns I have come across with a real world element to it.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Nick Benfell cheers. We have another information video in the pipeline
Max Sr.
Max Sr. - 7 years ago
I am a new subscriber so you probably have covered my question in a previous video. Did you have previous sailing experience? I am going to take my first sailing lessons this summer, at the age of 56. After the sale of my business in a few years I am planning to purchase a boat, sail around the world for a year, alone, and then sell the boat. Would you think that a week of on board sailing instruction a year over a period of 4 years would do?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Max, Thanks for the comment and thanks for the sub.
As for your question, well everyone does it in various ways. My thoughts are that you can learn to sail competently in about a week in a small boat, but you need to then learn for the rest of your life. We still learn now on a daily basis.
I started by doing what you did. Take a 2 day dinghy sailing course to understand the real basics of sailing.
Then I bought a boat. A small, beat up 25 ft boat that I loved, and didnt cost the world. I went out every weekend, to sail and stayed on her every weekend. This taught me far more, but also it taught me how to fix and maintain my boat. I learnt engine maintenance, sail care, how to varnish, do carpentry, splice rope, polish steel/fibreglass, climb a mast safely and many other skills. So that when I wanted to leave I wasn't scared of these seemingly daunting tasks.
It's not for everyone, but just how I did it. Knowing how to sail is not even half the job.
However, the fact that you are planning and doing your research is a good first step. Good luck in achieving your dreams. I promise you it is worth it.
sidsdad01
sidsdad01 - 7 years ago
I throughly enjoyed your informative video, my son and his friend are presently heading south adjacent to San Francisco head from Vancouver to Australia via Hawaii.
Check them out on FB under The Geordie The Witch and the Wench.
They only have a Sat Phone, no internet until Hawaii. It's all very basic on their 1958 Gaff Rigged Cutter built in Denmark.
Cheers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+sidsdad01 fair winds to them
Blake Wintermute
Blake Wintermute - 7 years ago
Great Video, thanks a lot. one note, I don't agree with not needing AIS. I was sailing from Granada to Curaco and in the middle of the night another boat was on a collision course with us, but they were running without lights. We we're only able to avoid them because they were transmitting AIS.
Blake Wintermute
Blake Wintermute - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose wow you responded quickly! Thanks, I agree completely. It is really nice to have.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Blake Wintermute cheers mate. Sorry, this probably didn't come across well: I think that all yachts SHOULD have ais transceivers . It is a cheap way of being seen and a brilliant piece of kit
Jeremy Clark
Jeremy Clark - 7 years ago
Thanks, very interesting video. What type of SSB/modem do you have? Do you use Pactor?Thanks Jeremy VE3PKC
Jeremy Clark
Jeremy Clark - 7 years ago
Many thanks! You have great gear!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jeremy Clark hey mate we have an icom 802 and a pactor 4.
Andy Barrows
Andy Barrows - 7 years ago
This is the first video of yours I've watched. Really liked it. Looking forward to seeing more!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Andy Barrows cheers mate. I think we have over 20 more
richard mouton
richard mouton - 7 years ago
thanks for the help. need more input . always helpful.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+richard mouton let us know what you need
Josh Koett
Josh Koett - 7 years ago
could you include numbers please... i have no clue about these...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+doscoronitas if you message our Facebook page, we'd be happy to try and answer
SV Hazel Dawn
SV Hazel Dawn - 7 years ago
hiyas.. I a not sure if the $3000 monthly buget you set for yourself is by choice or it suits your lifestyle. I am sure there is a less costly way to cruise. IE staying away from marinas, moorings etc.... Good well laid out video. but I do believe it can be done on about $1500/mo or even less, and you guys can still have tons of fun!
SV Hazel Dawn
SV Hazel Dawn - 7 years ago
aww ok thank you for clearing it up
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Just our average living expenses, but that includes boat insurance , medical insurance, internet, diesel, petrol, propane, buses. Its these little things that add up. $3000 a month isn't just us living on eating out and beer.
SV Hazel Dawn
SV Hazel Dawn - 7 years ago
does that include boat projects as well or just day to day living expenses? great job guys were currently by Tampa bay area and are headed south next friday. We have an Irwin 34 citation. Hope to see you in our travels
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+SV Hazel Dawn of course you can do it on less. We rarely use marinas and moorings. But 2 years in the carib. And it works out about $3000 for a couple
Timothy Taylor
Timothy Taylor - 7 years ago
Awesome! My first watch! Now I've subscribed! Brilliant!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Timothy Taylor glad you're enjoying them
Daniel Clint
Daniel Clint - 7 years ago
Excellent intelligent commentary.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Daniel Clint cheers matey
Kimora Lee
Kimora Lee - 7 years ago
awesome!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kimora Lee cheers
Darth Plagueis
Darth Plagueis - 7 years ago
This video is a real honey
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Darth Plagueis nice words my friend
Thomas Elliott
Thomas Elliott - 7 years ago
$40,000 for a boat 30 years old? Make sure you see the lawyers before you leave for your will. That is absurd. That will buy you a boat that will neatly park you on the ocean floor.

Yachts 30 years old require a complete refurb to be seaworthy to even a modest degree. That includes rigging, mechanical and hull. That would cost around $80,000 conservatively, even if you spend a couple of years doing the work yourself (and you better have had a lot of experience). The motor (max 15 years) and rig (standing 12 years max and running 5 years, mast section 20 years max although some people gamble to 30 years) would be way way past their use by date.

I have seen it happen and managed over 100 yachts.

Nice people living in Disneyland.
Thomas Elliott
Thomas Elliott - 7 years ago
Oh and yes, there is electronics and electrics that alone can eat $30,000 without trying, oh and plumbing (do you want to be poisoned by old plumbing systems?), self steering, hull osmosis. Just an antifoul is bloody hard work and costs $2,000 minimum.
People do not understand that a boat lives in the most extreme environment. Would you trust a rattly 30 year old car to go around the world on land where you cannot drown? Try multiplying the deterioration by roughly 5 times for a boat. You have not much left. Every single thing on a boat that age is unsuitable for an offshore passage.
Family Sailing Vlog
Family Sailing Vlog - 7 years ago
Great video! Looking forward to catching up on your adventure.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks so much!
737flyer
737flyer - 7 years ago
Great video guys. Excellent advice for the expert through novice sailor.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks. Glad it is proving to be so useful to all levels of sailor.
Michael Carstensen
Michael Carstensen - 7 years ago
I admire you both for the courage to jump of the hard for a more desirable lifestyle. It seems incredibly difficult to me to comprehend leaving the security of a reliable paycheck and known expenses to launch into the financial unknowns of where the revenue stream will be to sustain the lifestyle. I am an engineer in the power generation industry. So converting my craft to an internet revenue stream would be very difficult.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks for the comment.
So here's the thing. It is hard. Hard to let go and sail off. We had so many worries about what to do if it went wrong. I was a dentist with my own business, and if I had needed to go back, I would have had to start from the bottom again and work up. Also, it is not a job that you can do from the internet.
Different people have different levels of commitment to their lives on land. House. kids. job.
We tried to transition as smoothly as possible. We spend more and more time sailing over long weekends while still working. Then we spent two summers on extended vacations making sure we liked the life for say six weeks.
Then we jumped.
So far we have found that most people have 2 major hurdles to overcome.
The first is actually buying a boat. We have met so many people that are very vague about when they want to buy. Maybe in a few years. Ok, for some it is a financial thing. But we saved and had an account we called " boat fund" . We could see what we had and knew that we were saving for a definitive goal. This made it a little easier to see our savings increasing. However this was the easier of the hurdles.
The second is actually leaving. We also know many boat owners who have yachts and keep telling everyone they are going to go in a "few years". Nothing materialises and they stay safely tied to the pontoon.
The best advice I can give anyone, is to NEVER say you are going to "sail around the world" or "sail to the Bahamas", because then you have to live up to that expectation.
Just do what we did and say " we are going sailing". It removed so much stress and expectation from us.
Luckily we loved it and continue to love it.
Dee Gee
Dee Gee - 7 years ago
I am so sorry I don't have time to watch this video, could anyone please summarize it for me? thanks for the video!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Dee Gee Glad you found the time.
Dee Gee
Dee Gee - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Time and place, I did not have time 6 hours ago but I have since then watched it. Thanks for the content
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Mate, it's a 20 minute video, not War and Peace. How can you not have time to watch it if you have time to find it in the first place and then comment ???? :)
Robert Pitts
Robert Pitts - 7 years ago
Outstanding information! Thank you both for sharing! Happy sailing and be safe!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Robert Pitts cheers maye. Glad you found it useful
Borja Ruiz
Borja Ruiz - 7 years ago
Sorry, guys, but my english is not so good. At minute 9:28 you named the website of a boats broker. Can you please type it down here in the comments? I would like to check it out.

Awesome life and channel, by the way. Cheers from Spain!
Borja Ruiz
Borja Ruiz - 7 years ago
Muchas gracias!! Thank you very much!!
New Jersey Racing Recap With Ron & Tizzy
New Jersey Racing Recap With Ron & Tizzy - 7 years ago
Well be careful us never know
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We will
New Jersey Racing Recap With Ron & Tizzy
New Jersey Racing Recap With Ron & Tizzy - 7 years ago
ever had any pirate problems
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ronny Holmes fingers crossed no
Valde //
Valde // - 7 years ago
Great and very informative video!!!"
Thanx!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it my friend
David McKeever
David McKeever - 7 years ago
Great info. This lifestyle and sailing the is something I have recently given serious thought too. After years of chartering I want to make a move to the boat and I am so happy to have found your website and channel. Thank you and safe travels! :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks David. I really hope you manage to make the transition. It was the best thing we ever did. Feel free to ask questions if you cant find the answers you need elsewhere.
J Jarvis
J Jarvis - 7 years ago
sound like moving into old age home 3000 grad a month
J Jarvis
J Jarvis - 7 years ago
a few of my friends have made the glob trips in there seventies single handed not for me there boats were real small i have spent time in small cats west coast B.c you,d love it grate fishing year round and with hour money you may save a lot on a cat they have not really caught on here yet but i like the room and sailing flat
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
My old age plan is to walk off the back of a boat in mid ocean rather than end up in a home. But, my demise aside, three grand is for two of us, so fifteen hundred each
Rob Kidnie
Rob Kidnie - 7 years ago
GREAT VIDEO! SUBSCRIBED!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Sweet! thanks
scratchresistant
scratchresistant - 7 years ago
This is awesome, subscribed!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers matey
trance qwerty
trance qwerty - 7 years ago
THANKS,,I WISH. ONE. DAY. I WILL HAVE SAME LIFE,,,YOU ARE LUCKY COUPLE,I WISH YOU THE BEST,REGARDS FROM MORROCO
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks for the comment. We loved Morocco. We sailed the whole coast from Rabat to Agadir two years ago.
You have a beautiful country, and some of the friendliest people we have ever met.
There are quite a few blog entries from Morocco on our blog.
Fair winds.
Daniel Kremsa
Daniel Kremsa - 7 years ago
i have been sailing 6months when i wrote this:http://sailourworld.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sail-our-world it has a detail breakdown for a similar passage. i have similar expenses you do.
Alberto Conde
Alberto Conde - 7 years ago
Enjoyed it immensely, subscribed. Cheers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou Alberto!
SV Mia Noi
SV Mia Noi - 7 years ago
Thank you .. great vid. Loved the honesty.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you liked it!
lonefoxilluminus
lonefoxilluminus - 7 years ago
Regarding your SSB Radio, I would recommend that you look into a HAM license, a Signallink modem and software such as WINMOR if you are finding the subscription for your Pactor modem a bit of a liberty. If you take the Marine SSB route you end up paying a premium for everything, including the week long course (pay to play), whereas you will find that Ham Software is generally free, and the study that goes with being a HAM is also free (and significantly more detailed) and courses are offered through distance learning. The knowledge gained from studying for the license is the gift that keeps giving as far as living aboard goes.
johnnyohness
johnnyohness - 7 years ago
Just discovered your channel....love it. Thanks for being so frank with costs for us dreamers who want to do what you are doing. You mentioned your sails, just wondering how long you expect them to last and replacement costs. Thanks again, love your vlog.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks so much! Our white sails have not been replaced since we bought the boat 5 years ago. The jib is now ready to be replaced, although because we do so little upwind sailing it's not really a priority right now. When we do replace it, which will probably be in the next year or two, it will cost us perhaps around $1500 US. The code zero cost us about that (have had it for 5 years also, but won't need replacing for a good while yet) and the Parasailor cost us about $7000 and is still in perfect condition.
Speedbird Nine
Speedbird Nine - 7 years ago
Very nice and informatif video. I had really no idea about what insurance and boatcost.
But is insurance cost like at insurance at home for a car...how more expierenced sailor , gives more insurance savings.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Nope! Sadly not.
redhedrachful
redhedrachful - 7 years ago
What exactly is the hydrogenerator you have? Very curious about this. Thanks for the informative breakdown!
Juliamarie Palero
Juliamarie Palero - 7 years ago
comfortably 1500 to 1800 per month. with a 10k emergency safety fund. you can do it
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yep, that's very possible. Depends on so many factors.
Juliamarie Palero
Juliamarie Palero - 7 years ago
I have a 62ft beneteau. I budgeted $1800 per month.. . I also did bartering. and worked as a nurse in some countries when I could.. the only breakdown I had was the water maker drive belt broke but I had a spare
Bob Bradley
Bob Bradley - 7 years ago
One thing I've searched the internet for and got no good results is what brand/model sailboats have withstood the test of time as far as repairs and upkeep go? Yes, I'm sure each boat is different depending on owners but there must be a consensus on good and bad brands.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Bob Bradley it's such an open ended question, but I'll try to answer.
It comes down to the quality of the initial build, how thick the fibreglass was laid down and the competence of the boat builder.
Some older fibre glass boats pre 1980s suffer from delamination which can be serious.
Some brands or makes that I know of that have been around for years, that are well built yachts include
Sadler, contessa, moody, westerly.
These are all British yachts as I don't know the US brands.
Pavel Stanek
Pavel Stanek - 7 years ago
Absolutely amazing video! I am from the Czech Republic. Came to Australia two years ago and since then I've just wanted to get my own yacht and sail, sail and just sail...occasionally scubadive. I've been trying to find some informative videos about the actual cost of this life style. Found none whatsoever up until now...all videos I've seen so far are just these blindingly sugary videos about how amazing lifestyle it is. I have no doubt it's amazing, but I am not also stupid enough to think that it's easy...
Anyways, I'd love to have a bit of a taste of this lifestyle one that now I am getting somewhere!! Thanks a lot guys and keep up the good work!

PS: Subscribed, subscribed, subscribed...scribed :D
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Pavel Stanek cheers mate. Love the Czech republic
John Godfrey
John Godfrey - 7 years ago
Thanks Guys really good information, enjoy x
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+John Godfrey cheers mate
Denise Cabras
Denise Cabras - 7 years ago
thats my dream
Denise Cabras
Denise Cabras - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose thank you :) Im from Italy, living in Switzerland, here the healthcare system is great, I will see what I can do, but Im sure something will be done, I want it so bad, I dream of sailing everyday. hard challenge but this is a second chance at life I cant refuse
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Denise Cabras awesome that you are up for the challenge.
If you are a US citizen, maybe consider the Usvis? It's so close to the BVIs and spanish virgin islands. The cruising is simple and beautiful. It also has the advantage of being close to major hospitals linked to the US .
Just an idea
Denise Cabras
Denise Cabras - 7 years ago
+Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose well, since my liver transplant nothing can stop me from doing what I want with my life, my choices, ao now at 20 and apprentice Im learning as much as I can about sailing theorically, saving for sailing lessons and for a future boat. I still dont know how Im gonna do it since Im transplanted and need meds, but this wont stop me either..love your videos ♡
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Denise Cabras I hope you follow it
Joe Pasquarello
Joe Pasquarello - 7 years ago
Interesting.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Joe Pasquarello hope it's of use to you
ysesq
ysesq - 7 years ago
how much did your boat cost new ?
SCOTT Roder
SCOTT Roder - 7 years ago
I am wondering if metal hulled sailboats are more or less expensive to repair than fiberglass ones? Asking because you mentioned costs of repairs.
SCOTT Roder
SCOTT Roder - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose . thanks for the quick response. Sail on!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+SCOTT Roder depends on the repair mate. Steel or aluminium have different repair costs and problems.
Metal heat up more in the tropics. Metal also suffer with galvanic corrosion.
Fibreglass can delaminate.
As a rule of thumb, minor repairs: fibreglass is easier to fix
elozaen
elozaen - 7 years ago
Fine!  You actually got me to subscribe! Good lord! hahaha

Great, great, GREAT info, thank you so much!  Kind of boring but it's absolutely essential info for anyone hoping to follow in your footsteps some day.  Keep it up and best of luck!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+elozaen yay!!! Thanks for the sub.
I know that the info video is a bit dry, but maybe try some others, they should be a little more entertaining
Thomas Margolis
Thomas Margolis - 7 years ago
There are places in the world that are safer than others. Certainly the waters off Somolia have known risks. Your experiences and thoughts? Thanks for the $ video.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Thomas Margolis no worries. Glad you enjoyed it
Mark Crociati
Mark Crociati - 7 years ago
Very interesting, I wish I was brave enough. For now, I'll just cruise the New England waters in my little 25'.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Mark Crociati nooooo. Sail down the east coast and then it's a day sail to the Bahamas from Florida
plan9racing
plan9racing - 7 years ago
Great video, this is something my wife and I are considering in the future. Really helps to hear about the money side. That is something that can only be explained by people living it.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+plan9racing cheers mate
Kevin Whiteson
Kevin Whiteson - 7 years ago
Lots of comments on here. Its a interesting topic. like youre vlogs
I like youre boat and i think you did a good job outfitting her. nice to know exactly what you got under you.
10 years ago i bought a fixer upper in fiji. paid 50k then went broke and spent 100k doing the total refit myself sails,rigging,chainplates,paint,diesel,outboards ,rib,autopilots,plotters, computers sat phones,ssb. just to name a few and now have spent or am speending another 100k doing it all again. I put 15,000 hours on my yanmar .its really not hard to do . and i am still broke
Kevin Whiteson
Kevin Whiteson - 7 years ago
yes with boats you get what you pay for. mine is a tayana 37 and was built well My following refits are buying all those bits and pieces again cause they dont last forever and they dont build them like they used too. awlgrip looks good for a few yesrs then it dont.
My inflatable rib gave me 11 years service every day. but went through 3 outboards .Am on my 3rd autopilot big below deck units 4th refrigeration unit super cold machines 3rd sat phone irridium,,4th balmar alternator,3rd smart charger,3rd chart plotter, oh man it just goes like that.
Its a boat. or money pit if you live on it and actually cross oceans you break shit and shit wears out.
My 40 year old aires still going strong ,cant say that about raymarine though.
Its a life though hey.
cruising.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kevin Whiteson thanks for the comment. And sorry that you found a floating money pit.
As a rule of thumb, the older the boat the greater the maintenance and cost required to keep her afloat.
As you may have seen on here, we've had half a dozen comments regailing us with stories about boats that were bought for $5 and a corn dog , but yet were Bluewater ready.
They do exist, but are rare as hell. A good candid comment like this balances the argument . Fair winds
Aram Rasa
Aram Rasa - 7 years ago
love it...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Aram Rasa thank you my friend
John Lambert
John Lambert - 7 years ago
You should set up a Patreon account. A few extra pounds a month might reduce your stress even more. Cheers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks John. Perhaps later in the year :-)
jimfromri
jimfromri - 7 years ago
Thank you! Great discussion. I just found this video but am now a subscriber and will look for your other videos. Wishing you fair winds. --Jim
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+jimfromri sounds like a plan my man. Fair winds
jimfromri
jimfromri - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose thanks for the warning but you would not be like the sailors I know without cussing. I like your candid approach. I hope to retire early and cruise with my wife for a couple of years. Not around the world. Start with Caribbean, US east coast and Canadian maritime. Then see what we do from there.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+jimfromri cheers mate. We have 20 of them in a playlist. Just a quick word of warning though: I occasionally cuss. Some people don't like that so apologies in advance
Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell - 7 years ago
Hey guys!
This video was super helpful and encouraging as I would love to sail around the world one day. Currently I am a poor 21 year old who doesn't know anything about sailing. While I plan to fix the poor part when I get out of school, I was wondering how you both got involved in sailing. Did your families have boats? Did you race as kids? What would be a relatively cheap entry point?

Thanks!
Andrew
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Andrew Mitchell hey mate. No sailing history in out families. I started by heading to the local yacht club and getting involved with them. After a while you can get to crew which costs nothing. It helps if you have either an RYA or ADA qualification.
Nick Gatehouse
Nick Gatehouse - 7 years ago
This is really helpful guys, the kids need to leave home before I can embark on my trip around the world but having your first hand knowledge is so helpful in planning. Thank you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Nick Gatehouse no worries my friend. I hope you get out on the water soon
Sailing Graphix
Sailing Graphix - 7 years ago
I think that 40k figure is a little high. There are plenty of 30 year old proven sea boats floating around that can be picked up for under 20k. I bought and equipped my Sigma 33 for cruising with an Epirb, life raft, hydrovane, solar panels plus a load of of other upgrades all for under 20k. And there are plenty of folks that do it for a lot less than that. Don't be put off.
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson - 7 years ago
Graphix- could you list a few exaples of your choices for good older cruisers under 40ft worth refitting?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Graphix too true my friend. The figures were just what we found . But for sure, you can get on the water for far less.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Matt Gill cheers mate. I hope you get to live on the water soon
David Salt
David Salt - 7 years ago
Great and honest information. Thanks.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Salt cheers matey
csranch2000
csranch2000 - 7 years ago
Absolutly Fantastic video. This info is SO valuable. We have our boat but as wondering about the cost to cruise blue water. I will retire with a pension next year and wanted to see where it fit in our equation. Thank you very much for your candidness.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+csranch2000 thanks for the comment my friend. Glad it was of use to you
S/V Femme du Nord
S/V Femme du Nord - 7 years ago
Nice work here. I like how you broke down your spending and shared how you earn money, maintain the boat, keep up with internet etc. all in a non judgmental way. Safe, fun travels.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+S/V Femme du Nord thanks very much . Appreciate the positive feedback
northendboston
northendboston - 7 years ago
Excellent video - thank you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+northendboston absolute pleasure my friend
Courtney Gorman
Courtney Gorman - 7 years ago
Well Done hope to run into you two some day! Where will you be spending hurricane season?
Cheers!
Courtney Gorman
Courtney Gorman - 7 years ago
Great spot enjoy! Well be in Brunswick GA until Dec1 in and out
Cheers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Courtney Gorman hey mate. We will be in Charleston South Carolina
David Gilbert Jewellery
David Gilbert Jewellery - 7 years ago
Good advice and caveats - thanks! Happy Sailing!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Gilbert cheers mate. Hope it helps to get you out on the water
David Cote
David Cote - 7 years ago
All that was excellent info. You guys Rock!!! Thank You Both :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Cote thanks
econohound
econohound - 7 years ago
Great vid. Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+econohound cheers matey
Dave Brown
Dave Brown - 7 years ago
Great information guys and look forward to your next vlog.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Dave Brown thanks matey
Tiago Sousa
Tiago Sousa - 7 years ago
Thank you so much! this video was so inspiring!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Tiago Sousa glad it inspired you
C Razer
C Razer - 7 years ago
One of the best answers to that tough and ever present question of costs of sailing. Thanks for the percentage of cost of boat to maintainance. It confirmed what I didnt want to acknowledge. I,ll keep my rental houses and sell everything else, and only buy what is comfortable for my family and what we can afford without worry. See you on the seas when I retire!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+C Razer glad it helped.
Sailorama
Sailorama - 7 years ago
This sounds about right. I think we'd fall under the category of working while sailing. I wish we had assets to make our life less stressful - the best option we see so far is to have property and rent it out while sailing, but we looked into the future and foresaw no opportunities to own property until we'd be MUCH older, if at all. And the whole point of what we're doing is also is to sail while able-bodied. Agree with all you two are saying. Thanks for the good video version of this topic!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailorama thanks mate. There are different ways of getting "over the line" we have friends who had no collateral and simply saved enough to be able to take 6 months off. Asked their very nice bosses for a sabbatical, bought a boat in the BVIs and sailed around for half a year. Worked for them
Nathan Rice
Nathan Rice - 7 years ago
WOW! 3000... Good to know. I have enough for a boat but 3000/mo is WAY out of reality for me.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Well, it's just our opinion! There's lots of other cruisers who have smaller budgets. Check out the links in the description for more information :-)
Lefse Palace
Lefse Palace - 7 years ago
I was thinking about a base budget of more around $3k for a Catalina 25...
Jarek Wysocki
Jarek Wysocki - 7 years ago
Thank-you for sharing. This was very informative and educational. I've been dreaming about this lifestyle for a while and come to conclusion that I better get up and go to work tomorrow and save save save LOL Thanx again :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jarek Wysocki keep saving mate. It's a fantastic life
felidae
felidae - 7 years ago
I've already decided I love you guys and this sub. I follow. I obey. Enjoy. GL. <3
- JP in Denver - 10 year plan to circumnavigate. Year one. :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Haha, thanks JP! :-)
Neokashe
Neokashe - 7 years ago
I'm single and looking at boats, what size do you guys think would be a decent liveaboard size?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+TriforceOfGaming hey mate, no idea what sort of space you personally could live in or whether you want to sail the oceans or live in a marina. But 35ft and up would be good for me . Hope this helps
Michael Ross
Michael Ross - 7 years ago
Great Info !! See You Soon !!!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
see you soon mate
Surfwatch1
Surfwatch1 - 7 years ago
I started out with a 1981 Cal 39 four years ago. The goal was to have it fully refurbished and ready for almost anything in 5 years. I'm fairly handy and can perform most of the upgrades, which I thought would help curb some of the cost. The initial survey of the boat and the price was too good to pass up. Four years later my dream is almost a reality, but it was not cheap by any means! I'm easily approaching $100K of up grades (with a lot of that being labor). Everything has been replaced. Last few items are the Rudder / Steering and adding a couple sails. So, that will be another 15K min. I plan to make a video tour of the boat very soon. I have every receipt and a spread sheet to show exactly where the money went. Thanks for the video on what it costs to go around the world. I'm in Newport Beach, CA. Drop me a line if your in the area. Thanks, Sam
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Surfwatch1 cheers Sam, boat work is a labor of love for sure. Good luck getting out on the water
Michael Jones
Michael Jones - 7 years ago
Thank you for this video. Very informative.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Michael Jones cheers
Chris Christides
Chris Christides - 7 years ago
Thank You for all that information...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Chris Christides no worries
TooTall's Vlog
TooTall's Vlog - 7 years ago
This is an excellent video and the factual information. This will help those including myself to understand the cost other than the purchase of the boat itself. I was shocked at some of the mooring cost you mentioned but very valuable information. Owning and cruising is certainly not cheap relative to maintaining a house. Something to consider.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+TooTall's Vlog yeah it was a real eye opener
achlafayette
achlafayette - 7 years ago
Great video....could you answer a question about electrical power? How do you maintain battery power for long voyages or long times at anchor without connecting to shore power? Do you have to sacrifice a fridge, lights, etc? Can you touch upon different aspects of this issue?
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - can you explain or video the parasailer for downwind cruising? Maybe a link to find them? I know Spinnaker's, Code Zeros etc but not parasailer?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+BF Smith yes mate. We have a Parasailor
IronicallyVague
IronicallyVague - 7 years ago
You have to tell them your yacht is 12' long by 45' wide to avoid extravagant Marina fees
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yep, marina's suck up a lot of the budget when we have no choice but to use them...
Jason Reid
Jason Reid - 7 years ago
I subscribed, subscribed, subscribed. Great cost summary...I am following 1/2 dozen sailing channels...sailing ruby rose, Delos, la vagabond, sailing doodles, lucky fish...it's interesting to get different perspectives/locations....you all seem to be genuinely happy...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Haha, thanks for the sub! We are genuinely happy, thankyou!
Tis but a dream
Tis but a dream - 7 years ago
Must be nice.
Nicolas Klene
Nicolas Klene - 7 years ago
Hi there
Thank you for sharing your experience !
You say you have another different expense fund for the boat to cover the unforeseen , is it on top of your 3000$ living fund? If yes , how much is it or how much have you spend per month just for the boat so far ?
Cheers for now
Nicolas
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Nicolas- the other 'slush fund' is for big, unusual expenses. An example is when we bought our dinghy/outboard earlier this year. That was about $6k that didn't come out of our usual monthly budget. Same for a lot of the big ticket items we've fitted out our boat with (ie, the $20k figure we mentioned). Or if we suddenly need to fly home and store the boat. It's basically our savings account.
BF Smith
BF Smith - 7 years ago
Great Video.... And ideas .. Am now outfitting a sailboat for the Carib this next winter .... U are awesome couple ... Keep safe and making these excellent vids
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, good luck with your Carib plans!
Andrew Jacobs
Andrew Jacobs - 7 years ago
✌️great advice, love it!
Prayoth Phongpharnich
Prayoth Phongpharnich - 7 years ago
Thanks for the info, first time I have watch you guys. You are living my dream to sail the world. Thanks
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Bril, thanks!
Sailing Totem
Sailing Totem - 7 years ago
Finally getting to see some of your videos (I plead Bahamas Out Islands). LOVE it guys and appreciate your clear-eyed view on the financial side of cruising! Cost of taking a "bluewater" boat + cost of kitting it out to actually leave the Solent = possibly surprising for some. TOTALLY AGREE regarding the SSB... it's too bad, they're a great tool, but they don't make sense any more. And yes, this is so much more than we ever dreamed it would be too. xx B (your newest internet-poor subscriber)
Glen O'Riley
Glen O'Riley - 7 years ago
The HF radio will work when the sat phone does not. If you have a storm going on with thick cloud cover forget your satphone but your HF radio will get in through the static crash still.

If you want a later and greater HF radio you will pay thousands but many older radios are still just as good for maritime. To use an example here, the newer Codan radios (NGT) are still fetching $1500 or more second hand where an old Codan (9393) is around $600-1.2k with the tuner and older (8528) with tuner could be had for just a few hundred and will still do the job for you.

You could always cheat and just buy an amateur HF radio at $1500 new/$300 2nds with tuner and modify it to run on marine and hope noone sees it :P.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Totem Thanks Behan and Jamie, that means a lot to us. Fair winds and look forward to catching up again somewhere
JustStrummin
JustStrummin - 7 years ago
Subscribed :-) and really appreciate the fun and lessons I learn your videos. Here's the start of a list for offshore cruising equipment that maybe you can add to as you think about equipment (about $20k - $30k) that should be included in the costs for an ocean cruiser to be safe and sustainable . I'm new to sailing off-shore (haven't done it yet, and I'm taking the ASA classes soon), so I plan to use this as a checklist as I compare similar boats to purchase. A boat with more equipment is likely to be more expensive than a similar boat without it, but a $5k - $10k difference for a similar boat with more of this equipment should save me time and money vs my having to purchase and install it. I don't know most of what you mentioned in your video, so I may have duplicated items or misspelled those. Thanks for your putting the time, effort and $$$ toward sharing your experiences. Cheers!
- Solar
- Wind gen
- Water maker
- Self Steering gear
- Ocean life raft
- Eperb/Emergency Positioning Beacon
- Flares
- Boat parachute vest
- Sails: Parasailer, Down wind sails, Code 0, Storm
- Hi generator
- SSB radio (unsure how necessary it is)
- Sat phone
- ALS transponder
- Spares....of what I don't know :-)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey JustStrummin, thanks for the comment! Yes, we have everything on that list except the boat parachute vest... neither of us know what that is! Good luck with your plans- I agree that it's preferable to buy a boat that is already kitted out for offshore cruising if that's possible. All the best!
noahtreat
noahtreat - 7 years ago
So good.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+noahtreat cheers matey
House of boost DYNO TUNING
House of boost DYNO TUNING - 7 years ago
Hello I lived the first seven years of my life on a boat, sailing around New Zealand, My perants dream was to sail the world, Sadly we hit a big storm and it scared my Dad so much we never did sail any further than NZ, Glad you are sailing the world keep up the video's make us land bound dream
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+House of boost DYNO TUNING cheers. We will
johnny llooddte
johnny llooddte - 7 years ago
well if youre sailing with me..it costs you nothing..
doc johnny
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
:-) Thanks Johnny
Joseph Hinton
Joseph Hinton - 7 years ago
worry warts
RogerThat
RogerThat - 7 years ago
Love the honesty. Hitting the subscribe button now! Yeah, yeah, I did! Hugs from Norway!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Bless, thanks so much! We appreciate it!
radiogreenblue
radiogreenblue - 7 years ago
So nice to see genuine people share a vision
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks so much :-)
William Pool
William Pool - 7 years ago
Probably one of the most honest assessments of the cost I have viewed so far. Best Regards.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+William Pool cheers mate
Boondockabillies
Boondockabillies - 7 years ago
Fantastic, informative video, guys! Thank you for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Boondockabillies cheers mate
Oceancowboy
Oceancowboy - 7 years ago
I'm going to subscribe to yalls channel I have a question do you have to stay in marinas or can you stay out in remote places and stay on the hook you have valuable information on all the prices of stuff thanks o yea sailboat listing has cheap boats lol
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ocean Cowboy we tend to live at anchor when we can. Our boat is set up with solar, wind gen and a water maker, so we are sustainable.
Meer als Alltag
Meer als Alltag - 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing those thoughts. Very helpful!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks! :-)
M Langford
M Langford - 7 years ago
how do you get such clear shots of the sun, I have never looked directly into the sun like that now I know what it looks like thank you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+M Langford haha, I'll have to ask Bo. He took the drone footage
Armel Peel
Armel Peel - 7 years ago
I would like to hear more about the hydro generator. I havent found much searching the internet and one guy said it burns more energy separating hydrogen than it generates.
Armel Peel
Armel Peel - 7 years ago
ah hah, there is a difference between a hydro generator and a hydrogen generator. Sorry bout that. Both are used to generate power on boats strange coincidence there. I was lookin at stuff like this. http://www.boattest.com/view-news/3536_volvo-plans-hydrogen-generators-for-boats-kiss-diesel-and-gas

Thanks for the reply
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Armel, this is our hydrogenerator http://www.wattandsea.com/en/cruising-hydrogenerator . We're very happy with it- at 7 knots it generates 10-12amps. Not sure what that guy is talking about...
Bill Gray
Bill Gray - 7 years ago
Great video. Thank you.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Cheers Bill!
Robert Hessman
Robert Hessman - 7 years ago
Really like your videos, Guys. My wife and I have been sailing for many years. Plan to cruise soon... 2-3 yrs window. This video was excellent. With the proliferation of sailing Youtubers, and Patreon, more and more people are getting out there. Many are new to sailing, and don't often consider the many and varied costs, and major change in lifestyle they are embarking on. The common sense advice you give here is very refreshing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Robert Hessman thanks mate
nicole o'meara
nicole o'meara - 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing. Have just watched....like, your past 5 episodes in one hit. We are living on a 52 foot ketch in Far North QLD. After sailing up the east coast of Australia and being "stuck" in Cairns for several years, our goal is still to do what you guys are doing. We appreciate your candid and inspirational insights and your videos are awesome....by the way, we are busting to know what camera gear you have used for your video?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Awesome Nicole! Sounds like a brilliant plan. Our camera is the very simple, versatile and user-friendly Sony RX100 mark 2. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSCRX100M2-Cyber-shot-Digital-Camera/dp/B00DM8R866/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497022257&sr=8-3&keywords=sony+rx100+2
We bought it because we weren't sure if our YouTube channel was going to go anywhere or not and didn't want to invest crazy amounts of money in a camera. It works pretty well and is especially good in low light with an F-stop of 1.8.
Grim Reaper
Grim Reaper - 7 years ago
my guess to the question "HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD" would be around $18 a mile
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That's very specific! Thanks for contributing :-)
Dr Basil Gordon
Dr Basil Gordon - 7 years ago
Inspiring yet practical
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks :-)
Scott In Florida
Scott In Florida - 7 years ago
Thank You
SV Turtle Stampede
SV Turtle Stampede - 7 years ago
As one who plans to begin live aboard cruising in about 8-10 months, this is a great video. I appreciate the information and your candor. Heading out tomorrow for the survey. Got our fingers crossed. Keep the great videos coming.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Greg Laws no worries mate
ADVGabe
ADVGabe - 7 years ago
Well put guys! I would have liked a few more concrete numbers, but the approach is perfect: Take care of the safety bits and a few cruising bits and let the rest be whatever you want. Live within your means.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
If you have any questions regarding concrete numbers, let us know and we'll try and answer them :-)
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
Also, I don't know what the other commenters have said, but our "boat buying" series has brought out a number of folks that clearly imagine that this is a cheaper alternative to living on shore. In a way this might be true if you were living on a derelict boat somewhere off the radar, but to do it right is not cheap. I'm literally staring at over $10,000 in electronics that will eventually be used to upgrade our purchase to modern standards.
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
I don't anticipate using OEM equipment unless there is no alternative. IMO, PC's, Android in a Pi, software defined radio, will shortly become the norm. The hardware will be generic. I have seen numerous supposedly waterproof electronic modules, made useless by a very small amount of water. All these modules "breath" as they warm and cool. Older equipment, that built with discrete components, are less vulnerable, and can be repaired reasonably easily, with still-common components. Boats, especially at sea, are a bit like motorbikes. You can delay water ingress, but you will never eliminate it.
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
"Will be"? Have you tried this yet? Because what you're going to find is that you need a firmware update and there isn't one ... not even an old one, still available. You'll go to get charts for your older chart plotter and find out that it takes CF cards instead of SD cards, and there aren't any being made any more. I'm telling you, when it comes to electronics the manufacturers are phasing out all the stuff you need, and on purpose I'm sure. But the end result is you'll be stranded somewhere with obsolete equipment and and an obsolete spare.
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
What is obsolete about stuff that works ? Get a spare, and keep it in a sealed bag until you need it. As an example, I have two 1980s Furuno radars. Both of them work just fine. I would rather have an old unit, plus a spare, than a new one, unless and until I can afford a black-box unit, and two computers rigged with full failover. One will be Engine/ship systems, the other, navigation, radar, and AIS display/plotter. None of my primary systems will be electronic, even though I have an enclosed wheelhouse rather than a cockpit. Even boat engines should not have electronics, they are just too susceptible to salt ingress, especially when they have fine-pitch components,
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
What part of "these older products are not working and not supported by the manufacturer any more" don't you get? We're keeping all the older ST60 repeaters if that makes you feel better, but what's the point of scrounging around to find used, semi-obsolete equipment that'll only have to be replaced again in a few years?
ysesq
ysesq - 7 years ago
there is do the job right and then there is do the job right with the most shiny new expensive toy i can find. getting a NMEA 2000 network over a NMEA0183 datalink is not more reliable or more right. it doesnt have to be shiny and expensive. it just has to have reliability. you dont add navionics to a tablet. you use the tablet as a second screen with a wifi datalink to your simrad unit. youre trying to justify $10K worth of bling which is fine but just be aware that it is bling. you can get superior results with more functionality for cheaper.
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
I hate doing this on Nick and Terysa's site, but it's germane to the discussion. There are two distinct types of sailing; coastal cruising and bluewater/offshore. If you're going to do the latter, you need (or should have) professional grade equipment. That includes modern radar, AIS, SSB or satellite communications, VHF, and a modern chartplotter with the appropriate SD chips. You can add Navionics to a tablet as a backup, and you should also have paper charts as well. Does this mean you absolutely need all this? No. People have been sailing the world with paper charts and a sextant for centuries, and nobody's going to stop you from following your dream. But if you have the means and plan to actually get out there and do it relatively safely, the above is the correct way to go. Additionally, the quality and features of the newer gear are amazing, while the price of the products is actually coming down (see Raymarine Axiom system). All the time I get posts from viewers telling me how you can use this or that outdated system and freeware for various life-safety related tasks. Personally, having shopped the market pretty heavily, I feel such plans to be fool-hearty. Yachting on 40' plus sailboats is never going to be cheap, so get that out of your mind right now. Save your money, know what you're buying, and do the job right.
Shane Kennedy
Shane Kennedy - 7 years ago
One advantage of upgrading, especially is you buy 2nd hand, is that you have the time to shop around, or wait till something suitable turns up on ebay. If you set out with older equipment, especially the essential stuff, is that if it fails, you need to replace immediately, and that usually means new. Not many people have the skills to repair their own electronics, rebuild their generator or main engine/s, or splice/swage their own rigging ! An ex next-boat-neighbour splices all his rigging wire, he doesn't trust compression fittings. If my plan does come together, I will have free-standing timber masts, so no rigging to worry about anyway.
ysesq
ysesq - 7 years ago
nmea isnt supported, lol ? what do you care if your equipment works ?
yes you too can pay $12,000 for your electronics or you can build smart and get the same effect for $1200.
Want grib files offshore ? use an SD card and load em from a laptop. Get your iPad inside your cabin, use the waterproof evo2 outdoors.
you can buy a ferrari for getting groceries but you can also get a cheapo hatchback for the same effect.
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
Yeah, iPads work great at the dock. Not so much when you're offshore and outside the 2-3 day weather forecast window. You need a way to get grib files offshore. As for sonar, we don't have it. NMEA 0183 isn't supported any more, and although a lot of cruisers use the SSB with a modem, the better way is via satellite link. Good stuff costs money, and if you're going to be serious about it, you have to pay.
ysesq
ysesq - 7 years ago
thats completely nuts. you dont need all that at all. i have more functionality than most sailboats and i spent way less than that on mine.
you can get a simple windvane, a dual ais/vhf radio and hook it up to a chartplotter with nmea0183. a simrad evo 2 can also handle the sonar output - use a fowardscan. you dont need a high bandwidth datalink inside your boat - just use your ipad as a second high res screen.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing at 9000 o9to on our website
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
No labor, but yes, rounded down a bit. I was "looking at a pile", and not really everything we need. Yes to all the above, AIS, Axiom 7, Axiom 9, Chirp Q24C, EV-400 Autopilot, Seatalk Backbone, and lots of wiring. Doesn't include Navpods and grab rails. Labor is by us.
Surfwatch1
Surfwatch1 - 7 years ago
Only 10K? I must have been taken? Hmmm...., let's see, Raymarine Nav, Autopilot, AIS, Radar, & Depth Sounder with labor...12K min...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing at 9000 amen. The pit that sucks up all your cash
Richard Dyer
Richard Dyer - 7 years ago
This was an amazingly useful video! Thanks for all the tips and genuine no nonsense approach to cruising. I'll get my boat up to snuff one day.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou Richard! Appreciate the comment. :-)
Zack Bethem
Zack Bethem - 7 years ago
".. investing in the lifestyle that gives you the least stress.. " -- words to live by! Thanks for the posting while work stresses me out everyday. Cheers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Zack Bethem thanks mate. Work to reduce your stresses too
Ben Bedell
Ben Bedell - 7 years ago
What did your boat cost? Did you get a marine mortgage? What terms? $30k per year is all-in (i.e. health insurance, travel home, etc.) or just the cruising costs, sans repairs?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ben Bedell boat cost a fair whack and yes we had a mortgage
Wander with Intent
Wander with Intent - 7 years ago
I forgot one question that I caught second watch through. Isn't it cheaper to not dock in a marina and use a dingy to come up? Or is that usual price no matter what. I have a friend that sails and I recall her saying you can save by using a dingy and parking out in the water. But I may be understanding this incorrectly.
Wander with Intent
Wander with Intent - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Okay that makes sense. I would be reliant on the wifi as I'm a remote employee. So I'd probably end up doing that. Thanks for clarifying.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey! Yes, you're absolutely correct. It's almost always free to anchor and go to shore by dinghy. It's also cooler (in terms of temp) and usually more scenic. We much prefer it. However, a marina offers benefits such as wifi (usually), unlimited electricity & water (bliss!) and if the weather's bad it's usually safer.
Bob Frazier
Bob Frazier - 7 years ago
Refreshingly honest!! Thank you.
Wander with Intent
Wander with Intent - 7 years ago
Just stumbled across your video. Thanks for the break down of everything. Really enlightening. I have to sides to myself, part of me would love to do what you guys do. But there is another part that likes school and wants to keep learning and growing in my career. Totally split. I try to just travel a lot whenever I have time ;)
Wander with Intent
Wander with Intent - 7 years ago
+Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose thank you.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Wander with Intent! I think you're right to focus on school and career and then travel in your spare time! All the best.
mike womack
mike womack - 7 years ago
Nice   ......   ;~D>>   .......   Rrrrrrrrrrr
Snake Plisken
Snake Plisken - 7 years ago
What are your thoughts on the Google phone + Project FI that charges $10 per Gig unlimited anywhere?
https://fi.google.com/about/plan/ I am particularly interested in learning where in Bahamas/Caribbean people are able to work on Internet using them vs say BTC sim cards and top up on your own iphone used as a hotspot.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
haven't seen that before. Will definitely look into it- thanks!
egbert van popta
egbert van popta - 7 years ago
thanks a lot! subscribed ;)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+egbert van popta cheers
Rustie
Rustie - 7 years ago
ok ok ok ok ok I sub scribed....... Cheers from Down Under, Russell
Martin Ravina
Martin Ravina - 6 years ago
Russell as the infamous shithole of the pacific?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Rustie cheers
Lin
Lin - 7 years ago
Well done. Full of information. Will keep dreaming. Maybe.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+8408er good luck in following your dream
John Jones
John Jones - 7 years ago
What a great video - consider me scrubsider. I have subslide.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+John Jones yay! Cheers
Rodger Snyder
Rodger Snyder - 7 years ago
s/v ...waves (from Seattle) a Buchan 37.

1st vlog of yours I've seen. Very practical and your personalities are delightful. imo. (subscribed)

I'm retired and have 30 years of sailing adventures and joy. fyi

Rodger
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Rodger Snyder thanks mate
Wave Dancer
Wave Dancer - 7 years ago
I agree - made the same experience - 2'500 - 3'000 US-$ is very realaistic for a 12m boat and 2 persons. With a smaller boat you can bring it down to 1'500 to 2'000 US-$. Important is for sure reserves. In case of disaster you'll need cash for a new start up. Cheers from the Philippines
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Wave Dancer thanks for the back up
ZaphodsPlanet
ZaphodsPlanet - 7 years ago
crazy question for y'all. If money were no object... would you still choose sail over motorized, like some kind of trawler?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+ZaphodsPlanet never say never. But not for now
Adam Linnebur
Adam Linnebur - 7 years ago
3000/month? That is $19/hr full time! $10/day who's doing that? Thanks for your frankness! Liked and subscribed!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, thanks so much Adam!
tazukia
tazukia - 7 years ago
Thanks for the information.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Trevor W Thrasher pleasure mate
Damian Leonard
Damian Leonard - 7 years ago
Love all the information guys! You rock! Safe travels! Enjoy the USA!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Damian Leonard cheers matey
Reilly Riggs
Reilly Riggs - 7 years ago
as youtubers don't you make money off your videos
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Reilly Riggs not as yet.
Patrick Guinen
Patrick Guinen - 7 years ago
Look forward to seeing your videos. Enjoy the US....will you make it up to Massachusetts?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Patrick Guinen be there after the boat show
Mark F.
Mark F. - 7 years ago
One of the most informative videos thus far!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Mark F. Cheers
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
Here here! Great video.
Sailing Yacht Talisman
Sailing Yacht Talisman - 7 years ago
Sent you a PM.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing at 9000 thank you
rha600
rha600 - 7 years ago
They mentioned about it costing money to LEAVE a country. What stops them from just leaving? Do they hold your passports or something? I've seen this on a few other sailing channels and always wondered about it.
rha600
rha600 - 7 years ago
well the illegal part is easy. Not like they are going to chase you around the world (specially when you have no mailing address) but the second part of that is what I was wondering about...if there was something in the system to stop it.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+rha600 not advisable . It's illegal for one . Also most countries want to see your outboard clearance from the last place you visited .
mt moonan
mt moonan - 7 years ago
good on you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+mt moonan cheers
John McCarty
John McCarty - 7 years ago
Dont you make money YouTube as well?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Enough to buy a few beers once a week. Not more than that.
All 4 the Horse -Julia
All 4 the Horse -Julia - 7 years ago
Very helpful! Thanks for posting! Reality check!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
It's our reality- probably not indicative of every cruiser though. :-)
Michael Pritchett
Michael Pritchett - 7 years ago
Thank you very much - very interesting!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks!
WatchGriff TV
WatchGriff TV - 7 years ago
Basically you need a bucket full of cash that will never end....one day.....promise to self
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
you need a supply of cash to do this, for sure. We do it with income from rental and from some savings we had before we set off
Père&Fils À l'aventure
Père&Fils À l'aventure - 7 years ago
Very interesting. I plan to cruise the Caraïbes with my son in 1 year..... this video is the best I saw in months of preparation. Thank
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
What a great compliment- thanks so much!
Bob Hanson
Bob Hanson - 7 years ago
Just watched this vid. not planning on sailing anywhere, but do enjoy seeing other people doing it. You gave a lot of good advice for life in general. Removing things that cause stress. Thanks!
santa mulligan
santa mulligan - 7 years ago
Interesting just watched chronicles of comino he's singlehanded in a Hurley 22, I like that old saying the longer the match the easier it is to break
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Good saying!
Olof Warnecke
Olof Warnecke - 7 years ago
Thanks, very intresting and helpful
Nate Rally
Nate Rally - 7 years ago
what is a polisha?
Dan Wood
Dan Wood - 7 years ago
Thanks for the information!
Chris Aiano
Chris Aiano - 7 years ago
i thoroughly enjoyed your video,you's are certainly living the dream, take care
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks Chris for your comment.
Bryan Boissoneault
Bryan Boissoneault - 7 years ago
Great video, thanks for posting that.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pleasure. :-)
Its a Narrowboat Life
Its a Narrowboat Life - 7 years ago
Just found your channel and I hope to follow in your foot steps in a few years. very useful info. Thanks Guys. btw what make is your boat?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Nick did, yes :-)
Its a Narrowboat Life
Its a Narrowboat Life - 7 years ago
I found the answer in the end via your website. Fab site too very inspirational. Looks like a great boat and understand why you chose it.. although over my budget lol. Did you take your Yachmaster qualification before venturing offshore?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Fantastic! Our boat is a Southerly 38. Probably should have mentioned that in the vid... ;-)
Jerry Bynum
Jerry Bynum - 7 years ago
Thank you for the insight. I've wondered what the cost could be. I've often thought about living the sailing life ...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We recommend it!
2thelightphoto
2thelightphoto - 7 years ago
the 3K per month does not include the boat payment correct
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Correct. It includes pretty much everything else.
Erkut Gurun
Erkut Gurun - 7 years ago
Yes, I decided to pack in my sailboat dream all together due to this reason.. And another main reason being solo sailor. Good video.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Because of the cost? Yes, there's no doubt this is the main limiting factor. Sorry to hear your dream is on hold.
Seaworthy Hammy
Seaworthy Hammy - 7 years ago
Hey Nick just to let you know you really don't need a sat phone , it's just a waste of money the way I see it , all it's going to do is like you folks are parents back in their Australia or the UK call you whenever they feel like it . To be honest most of the time you'll never need it or use it . Just go out and get yourself a good VHF and shortwave band is okay at times to .
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Seaworthy Hammy not true unfortunately. We use ours lots. There are so many places that have zero phone signal and calling home is a must for us.
Also weighing up the relative costs. A day phone is cheaper over say a 5 year cycle than ssb
Liam Dillon
Liam Dillon - 7 years ago
Very sensible video and enormously helpful. 23 year old Aussie watching these videos so I can live vicariously through you until I'm able to set sail! Be safe guys :-)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Liam Dillon glad it helps mate
ianrkav
ianrkav - 7 years ago
Very informative, the best I've seen so far. On finances though, where do you base your finances, ie, UK based bank perhaps,  or maybe there is a special bank or accounts for mariners, and how do you access those finances whilst travelling the world? Is it all credit/debit card based perhaps?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+ianrkav we use fair fx cards. There are lots of charge cards that you top up in your local currency
We have one for us dollars, another for euros and a third for world currencies
Danny D
Danny D - 7 years ago
Love it!!
Terry Griffiths
Terry Griffiths - 7 years ago
Gday guys,
Enjoying this video. I'm curious about your comment on the value of your hydro-generator... if you spend a month on anchor then how does the hydro generator help? Surely wind-geni would be annoying, noisy, but works both sailing and at anchor? I've heard a few folks rave about hydro geni's but don't understand the attraction! How many days a month/year are you actually sailing so you can get power from it? Appreciate your thoughts....
Cheers T
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Terry, it's true that our hydrogenerator only gets used on offshore passages when we're not motor-sailing. If it was a choice between the wind gen and the hydrogenerator, the wind would, well, win. Ours is an airbreeze and is almost silent.
Terry Griffiths
Terry Griffiths - 7 years ago
OK, cool. Thanks for that. So does it (they) still get used much cruising the Caribbean? Hang-on, just thinking about it... your Atlantic crossing was maybe 3 weeks out of 5 years of cruising? But you still rate it as 'god-sent'? - awesome endorsement!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Terry Griffiths we used it across the Atlantic to power everything. It is a god send on long passages
Lankster Price
Lankster Price - 7 years ago
Real cost is about $3 a foot for your boat coat. Maintenance account is a must. Lots of hidden cost that's why its at a factor of x3 per foot. You'll find this average to workout over a year. It should leave you with a little money for things like flights and unexpected cost that will pop up. Big cost in channels, and some water ways. Pull your boat out and storage at times.

3x44 foot boat = $132 a day
132x 30 (30days) = $3960.00 a month

Each boat will cost a bit more and some will cost way less...

Yes you can do it for far less and cut cost if your will to cut out things by doing them yourself.. and yourself meaning a lot of jobs.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Lankster Price good reply my friend
Lankster Price
Lankster Price - 7 years ago
As in no joke.... boat stands for. "Brake Out Anther Thousand" and it will cost you thousands at every turn...
Don'tBeEvil
Don'tBeEvil - 7 years ago
Hi guys! Can you make a video from A to Z, what's the procedure when you want to enter the country? Does territorial waters counts? How do you know where the border patrol is? How do you show passports.. It's very interesting. You said, you have to pay for entering and leaving each country. Such a video would be super interesting! Good luck!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Michael Bandeko thankfully the understanding enforcement officer saw that we had tried to do everything correctly and gave us a pass.
Michael Bandeko
Michael Bandeko - 7 years ago
I am an American and the new regs clearing in and out confuse me :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Michael Bandeko except for the usa where they dropped the ball and almost got us in to a world of trouble.
Michael Bandeko
Michael Bandeko - 7 years ago
Go to Noonsite, they will give you the most current rules and regs for clearing in and out of most every country in the world.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Payador Perseguido we are in greece my friend
Payador Perseguido
Payador Perseguido - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose I'm at southeast Brazil, in a city called Belo Horizonte. Where are you guys right now? :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Payador Perseguido ok, we'll add it to the list :)
Payador Perseguido
Payador Perseguido - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Me too!
cosmosradio
cosmosradio - 7 years ago
Don'tBeEvil I would love that as well
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hmm, interesting! I never thought about doing a video with that kind of information. Will certainly have a think and see if we can do it. Thanks for the suggestion!
seth waltz
seth waltz - 7 years ago
New Sub. thank you for the video, answered a lot of questions that I have been thinking about
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+seth waltz glad it helped mate
Daniel Voon
Daniel Voon - 7 years ago
Hi Nick & Teresa. Thank you for an interesting video. Personally I think this is your best most informative video thus far. Best wishes from Auckland.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Daniel Voon thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it
Marty Dufour
Marty Dufour - 7 years ago
Great Video, I'm too old and ill for this lifestyle, but I love sailing. Watching you guys feeds an old dream I've had for many years. Your info you share is a testament to a dream worth living.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Marty Dufour cheers mate
GrinsInc
GrinsInc - 7 years ago
Thanks God. "Cowboy in the Jungle"... have a listen from YouTube sometime! Thanks. You all together and attitude towards one another cannot be bought. Might as well sell Loran A or a Sextant, compass, a watch on the old Greenwich clock and a leather billows to viewers, you two can sync with each other, listen and hear. I am soooooooo sad watching this. my Paige passed last year. I miss Paige. Have fun; have pain... have. Feel free to delete, if this is too much for you. : ) Thanks.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+GrinsInc so sorry for your loss my friend
Jed
Jed - 7 years ago
Great vid guys! Thanks for sharing costs it's really helpful.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jason Dunk no worries
Doug Doty
Doug Doty - 7 years ago
So to be clear you would like me to subscribe !! :) Great and realistic video. I am subscribed.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Doug Doty yay!!! Cheers:)
Zachary Schweter
Zachary Schweter - 7 years ago
excel speadsheets would be so amazing to study.... base costs, upgrade costs, day to day stuff, etc... to see actual numbers would be so amazing!!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Zachary Schweter maybe next season
Zachary Schweter
Zachary Schweter - 7 years ago
thank you :)
Zachary Schweter
Zachary Schweter - 7 years ago
it's really only a straight 3-4 day sail from Norfolk Virginia... that is if you stay out in the ocean...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
If only! NYC is a bit far away for us to get to (as much as we would love to!). Maybe next time :-)
Zachary Schweter
Zachary Schweter - 7 years ago
Great thank you for fast response... please work your way up to NYC...have mooring waiting for you ;)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey Zachary, for that you'll have to go elsewhere I'm afraid- we're not spreadsheet people! Try http://mjsailing.com/cos/ for some great information that's a little more broken down.
John Causey
John Causey - 7 years ago
What a great video. Thank you both for sharing your vision and how you financed it. This is valuable information for all of us who want to experience this lifestyle!! Well Done!,
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
John, so glad you liked it!
Shannon Mcafee
Shannon Mcafee - 7 years ago
all in all I'm taking $3,000 a month from this video. That's about what it costs to live on your boat, sailing around the world. Not counting anything extra. thanks for your help
Shannon Mcafee
Shannon Mcafee - 7 years ago
Yes, but I have to keep in mind that I have a high maintenance wife too
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We think that's realistic, but others would disagree and argue that they happily live on far less. Also keep in mind the locations we've sailed so far- Europe, the Caribbean, USA- are relatively expensive.
SAILING PAU HANA
SAILING PAU HANA - 7 years ago
Very informative; thank you. We will be setting out in 3 years on a similar voyage; we already have our boat and are outfitting it right now, so this info was very timely. Thanks again.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Pau Hana glad you enjoyed it mate
fishheds
fishheds - 7 years ago
Hallelujah! You guys answered the burning question beautifully. Thanks so much. Subscribed.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+fishheds no worries
Nick last name
Nick last name - 7 years ago
Very informative. Thank you.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Nick last name no worries
Steve Olson
Steve Olson - 7 years ago
I see so many boats advertised as "turn key"...and what that really usually means is that the boat can sail away from the dock that day, no problem...but what it also usually means it that many of the systems can be 80-90% through their life cycle.  You can often expect to still have to open your wallet very soon for new rigging, chainplates, sails, etc. etc.  I think many people see the price of a boat and think, "I can afford that!", but the costs of owning a boat only begin after the initial purchase price.
Norman Henry Martin
Norman Henry Martin - 7 years ago
Turn key does not mean it will "last" a long time before maintenance. Good point about the duty cycle of equipment.
Abby Something
Abby Something - 7 years ago
Steve Olson a wise boat owner once told me, "A boat is a hole in the water that you throw your money into."
That said, he owned a big motor boat with three oversized engines on it....
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Steve Olson too true. It's also so dependent on how the previous owners looked after her
morning coffee
morning coffee - 7 years ago
nick I like the frank no bullshit way you answer things
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That's Nick- no bullshit all the way. :-)
mike merritt
mike merritt - 7 years ago
Great information, simple is better, less is more when it comes to maintaining everything on a sailing blue water ship !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pretty much! :-)
Sailing Contigo
Sailing Contigo - 7 years ago
Love your videos! Looks like you may be in our marina in Charleston. Hopefully we can have a beer with you guys when we return to our boat. Ed and Jody, SV Contigo
Sailing Contigo
Sailing Contigo - 7 years ago
Yes, our boat is there. We are visiting family but return on June 12th. We would love to have a beer with you when we get back. Ed and Jody on Contigo.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We're in St John's Yacht Haven- is that where you are too??
Matthew McCloghry
Matthew McCloghry - 7 years ago
Thanks guys - am an aussie married a florida girl. We live in St Augustine & looking at buying our first boat together, Grew up sailing sydney harbor. If you ever come through St. Augustine pls let us know! - Matt & Jill McCloghry
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Brill! We nearly took a detour to visit St Augustine but ran out of time. It's definitely on our list.
Kia E. Gardner
Kia E. Gardner - 7 years ago
Question: does your $3000/month budget include a monthly boat loan payment or is that the budget for just active sailing costs minus the boat maintenance slush fund? Thanks again!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kia E. Gardner just the cost of living and insurance
Kia E. Gardner
Kia E. Gardner - 7 years ago
This was great, great, great. Very good information, thank you for sharing. Peace & fair winds
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kia E. Gardner cheers. Enjoy NYC
Venture Wild
Venture Wild - 7 years ago
Cheers guys! This video was incredibly helpful! We've been traveling around for the past three years in our camper van and we are getting ready to make the leap sell the house and the van, and take to the seas. Naturally, we've been stewing on a lot of the concerns you addressed in this vid. thank you so much for that! Fair winds, guys!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Venture Wild no worries mate. Fair winds
Sailing Shoes
Sailing Shoes - 7 years ago
If you guys are up in the Chesapeake Bay, I have a slip you can use in Baltimore Harbor.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Shoes cheers my friend. We will bear that in mind
Sailing Shoes
Sailing Shoes - 7 years ago
I'm also a yacht repairman and will help with any issues, rigging, electrical, fiberglass
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Shoes cheers. We may take you up on that :)
Sailabout . Kiwi
Sailabout . Kiwi - 7 years ago
Great to hear you chat like this, on a topic that helps us a lot, right now in our planning. Although a bit older than you we are about to start our adventure just as soon...as the house sells. Thanx heaps!! We'll by you a beer if we see you around, fair winds.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
All the very best of luck with your plans! Fair winds!
Star Light
Star Light - 7 years ago
Have you seen "Mike Hunt" yet ?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
har har.
Danny Israel
Danny Israel - 7 years ago
Really nice. Very helpful. Thank you very much.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it!
Colin Mills
Colin Mills - 7 years ago
Bloody excellent, it's amazing how many vloggers won't say how much it costs. Thanks for your candour, it really is helpful to understand what I'm about to get into. Much appreciated.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
You're welcome Colin.
phreewillie
phreewillie - 7 years ago
I currently have a 41' ketch, but will probably move up to something in the 52 to 65 foot for my upcoming retirement/ permanent live aboard. I love my 41 but feel my wife and I will still need a bit more space for guests etc. Have you guys considered a bigger boat or does the 38 work well? If you had to do it over again, would you have opted for a bit bigger boat?
phreewillie
phreewillie - 7 years ago
Yes, I go back and forth. I have an Irwin 41 which, for a 41 foot boat, has a ton of room as well as water and fuel storage. I have looked at moving to the 68 but that does exclude you from a lot of marinas and the cost is ridiculous to haul and store. Something in the 50ish range has the third cabin and overall has more space and stowage. I just have to remember, you can always change homes if it needs to be done. Thanks and safe travels.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Well, we would like a bigger boat and in fact Ruby is on the market at the moment as we hope to get something a little bigger. However, it's mainly because we would like the storage space and waterline length for a bit more speed. I wouldn't buy bigger just to accomodate guests, as tempting as that might be. The costs you incur, both upfront on the new boat and ongoing in marina fees, haul out, maintenance etc will be a huge step up from 41. You'd be able to pay for hotels for your guests a hundred times over. Just something to consider. Good luck!
Jed Haley
Jed Haley - 7 years ago
Very nicely stated. You seem to have covered it in as no-nonsense a manner as I can imagine possible. Thank you. Just subscribed and looking forward to catching up on your journey.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou Jed, we appreciate the sub very much. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!
AmishNinjaMaster
AmishNinjaMaster - 7 years ago
Just discovered and subscribed to your channel - - I've always been curious about the cost of a FT blue-water sailing lifestyle. Currently, my journey through life has me on another path of happiness. So, for now I'll just sail vicariously via your channel. Enjoy the day!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Welcome and thanks for the sub!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pleasure :-)
Sailing Free At Last
Sailing Free At Last - 7 years ago
so true! im almost there!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Keep going! Good luck!
c dawg
c dawg - 7 years ago
Im an armchair sailor and must watch 6-7 , and now yours too, sailing you tube videos....It seems most of the people you tubeing sailing adventures are the most awesome people you could meet...Ill be binge watching your channel now...Cheers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
'Armchair sailor'- love it! I would agree that our fellow YouTubers are very awesome people!
Paul Balch
Paul Balch - 7 years ago
I am 67, read Slocum's "Sailing Along Around the World", when I was 12. and thought I was destine to have a life at sea. However, real life and a family delayed my plans. How, I'm single , retired and I wonder; how many older guys are out there, living a dream?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
LOADS!! Seriously, loads.
Thomas Red
Thomas Red - 7 years ago
Probably asked a hundred times but why no Patreon account?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
It's taking us some time to get our heads wrapped around Patreon. Slightly uncomfortable with the idea of people giving us money, but on the other hand we want to improve the quality and frequency of our videos which will cost quite a bit of money in internet costs and new equipment... so we'll see. Watch this space.
Andrew Crawford
Andrew Crawford - 7 years ago
Thank you for your beautifully articulated blog, i have so enjoyed it. I am in the very early stages of thinking and planning to do exactly this- sail around the world. Your hints, tips and advice are really very welcome.
Thank you and happy sailing .
best wishes from me, Andy.
Over!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Excellent Andrew! All the best of luck with your plans.
jamesacasemaj
jamesacasemaj - 7 years ago
Just stumbled on you guys you deserve way more subs!!! New one here
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+jamesacasemaj cheers matey. Spread the word!! It may help ;)
MrCitizen14
MrCitizen14 - 7 years ago
I've been checking out your vids for s while now and just subscribed. I apologize if you have answered this question in a previous video, but what is the typical overnight temperature inside the boat when you are sleeping? I'm particularly interested in how you keep it cool enough inside. Thank you for continuing to post your very interesting videos! I hope to join you out there someday.
MrCitizen14
MrCitizen14 - 7 years ago
+MrCitizen14 Yachts, not yards. Stupid autocorrect!!
MrCitizen14
MrCitizen14 - 7 years ago
+Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose. Thanks for the reply. That is actually what I suspected, I just know that some yards have AC on board. I am super envious of the two of you. Circumnavigating is a lifelong dream of mine but I don't know if my wife could handle the heat! Nevertheless, I really enjoy your channel. I'm looking forward to your Pacific crossing. Cheers! Keep up the great vids!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey, thanks for the sub! We really appreciate it. Overnight temperatures vary but generally it stays in the low 20s celcius. So, pretty warm. But we have fans and we keep all the hatches open, and it's rarely a major problem (although I do sometimes- often, actually- dream of AC!).
Jason Crew
Jason Crew - 7 years ago
Great video! You all have the right attitude and have thought deeply about why you are cruising. So glad to have discovered your channel and happy that you are continuing to enjoy your experience. We're learning a lot from you. Thank you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
So glad to hear that Jason!
Darrell Carter
Darrell Carter - 7 years ago
Hi , we have just purchased our yacht and plan to spend the next 2 years getting her ready and building up the slush fund as you rightly recommend . Can you tell me how much you pay for medical insurance and which company you use , keep up the great videos . Darrell in the sunny Solent !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Nick has been sailing for about 10 years :-)
Darrell Carter
Darrell Carter - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose . Thanks really useful as you always end up with the normal insurance companys when just googling . Have you always sailed Nick ?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Darrell Carter hey mate. Thanks for the message. We use bishop Skinner for medical repatriation insurance. You can get it online without much fuss. Its about £800 a year for both of us .The only tricky bit is finding tjebpart of the website that is medical insurance only. Hope this helps.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
So glad you enjoyed it! I would recommend leasing the house if at all possible, but that's just our opinion. All the best of luck!
Bob Dalquest
Bob Dalquest - 7 years ago
Awesome video. Thank you so much for posting
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou Bob, it was our pleasure!
bob Pilot
bob Pilot - 7 years ago
Great video as always.I always enjoy watching all of your postings. Just one question how was the camera mounted as its constantly moving with the boat? I felt I was on the boat and a bit seasick LOL
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That is an excellent question and I wish I had the answer!! No idea. I can only assume that as the pressure on the tripod legs changed from one side to the other, there was a minute shift of the camera. I was annoyed about that too!
Sailing Lutris
Sailing Lutris - 7 years ago
Appreciate the insight, and enjoyed the departure from your usual video style. Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you liked it! Will consider doing a similar thing on a different topic soon.
Robert Vinet
Robert Vinet - 7 years ago
Very well done. I like your well thought out practical approach and planning you applied to the lifestyle you have chosen. You offer some points here I had not seen addressed elsewhere.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, glad to hear that Robert. Thankyou for commenting.
Bob Fomenko
Bob Fomenko - 7 years ago
working 6 months on 6 months off is hard to do since storing the boat is expensive. Also you never know what you will come back to. Trying to be the next youtube sensation is like hitting the lottery, not likely for most... for me, i'm waiting for retirement. 3 years left. Used to have boats, but the cost is to great when also raising a family, paying the mortgage etc... just look at any marina and see just how many boats are just sitting there corroding away. While my taste run to 200,000 boats, my next boat will be 30,000 or so. I will put in another 30K and be happy with that. I plan to live on ~1000 usd /month with a reserve.
As far as stress... having a expensive boat, with lots of gear, that you can't walk away(from fire, hitting a reef, sinking etc) from is stress... a cheaper way is to learn to breathe, do yoga or meditation, and don't worry about it. Whatever happens will. While 50-60K would hurt, it won't kill me. But a 200K boat plus cost to refit... would break my bank and make me homeless.....
Thanks for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Absolutely Bob, we know people who have million dollar yachts and are very stressed about the costs of storage, maintenance, etc.
Rusty Brindle
Rusty Brindle - 7 years ago
Great info!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
thanks!
tabitha quinn
tabitha quinn - 7 years ago
just found. subbed. x
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Oh, thankyou so much!
Roger Mace
Roger Mace - 7 years ago
Thank you for such an honest and interesting video ........ well done to both of you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it Roger :-)
diy guru
diy guru - 7 years ago
well when my wife and I where sailing back in 90's it was most of our cost was going. from port to port.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
yes, moving around does drive the costs up.
Lou Bob
Lou Bob - 7 years ago
I love how genuine you guys are. 3k US is my goal. Two rental properties acquired. One to go. Then it's the sailing life for me. Thank you for the inspiration you bring to us viewers.
Lou Bob
Lou Bob - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose. And most importantly you have true freedom. Thanks again.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That's fantastic Luis. You can definitely do it on less than $3k, but that's our budget and we live comfortably including the occasional marina stay and meals out a couple of times a week. Mostly we anchor and eat/drink on board though.
tinmanrobby
tinmanrobby - 7 years ago
Thank you. Outstanding information. Very helpful.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you found it useful!
Mark Gotham
Mark Gotham - 7 years ago
Thank You, Guy's...Very Real and comprehensive...Mark S.F. Ca...... ;-)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
It's a pleasure Mark, glad you enjoyed it.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
No problem.
Air Magic
Air Magic - 7 years ago
Great Video! Thanks for posting!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you liked it!
michael zane
michael zane - 7 years ago
Sensible advice. Love your vids.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks Michael. :-)
Steve Holett
Steve Holett - 7 years ago
Loving you guys more and more. Very genuine!
Question: How does one access money from back home while in remote locations.... let's say you get regular deposits in your home bank--- how can one get money over to foreign lands....?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We have a Fair FX card which we load with the local currency, and then withdraw cash from ATMs. With internet banking and transfers, it's pretty easy these days.
Lyle L
Lyle L - 7 years ago
Great information. It is exactly what I need to know. I am looking to buy this fall. thanks you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That's fantastic, good luck!
Phil Marrandette
Phil Marrandette - 7 years ago
How far north are guys heading up the east coast
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
We're leaving the boat in Charleston for the summer while we're away visiting family.
Cleo Torris
Cleo Torris - 7 years ago
Great video and very informative but you left out how much the bullets and beer coolers add to your overall cost :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Ha! Thanks for commenting.
San Antonio Cop Watch
San Antonio Cop Watch - 7 years ago
Ok I will be there watching! Let's see how many people watched the video? And see how many ask the same questions.. lol see you tomorrow my friend's..
Gordie Rasmussen
Gordie Rasmussen - 7 years ago
Loved the video. You answered a bunch of questions that have popping up as I research this lifestyle. Keep up the great work. I"ll be watching.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, glad to be providing some useful information!
evan2156
evan2156 - 7 years ago
So jealous! You guys are awesome! ea.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Very kind, thanks so much :-)
Sailing Rewind
Sailing Rewind - 7 years ago
Another great vid. Thanks much.
Off-topic question: I notice that you use a 'Hyrdovane'..
Do you also have an electronic autopilot? If so, how do you use one vs the other?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Good question! We have an electronic autopilot which we always use when motor-sailing as the engine keeps the battery fully charged which powers the autopilot. When sailing longer distances (more than a day at sea) we use the hydrovane. Sometimes we use them both together as the hydrovane takes the stress off the autopilot by keeping the boat on course, and the autopilot can just make minor adjustments or bring the boat back on course if we start rounding up (only happens in big following seas in our experience).
Dale Cabler
Dale Cabler - 7 years ago
Hey Guys...I've been following you for a few weeks now.....really enjoy watching your adventures...thanks for what you are doing! I am from South Carolina and look forward to watching your adventures in Charleston area...I'm also familiar with the Florida Keys and I've lived there for a while. I wondered if you have plans to sail that area. Cheers, Dale
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hi Dale, thanks for commenting! We might be heading to the Keys next year!
Chris Glubka
Chris Glubka - 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing. A big reason we were able to leave the docks and start cruising was because a few people had shared personal details like costs. Now we're out cruising and trying to the same for others and have included our monthly budget on our blog. Best of luck and I'm glad I found your vlogs, looking forward to catching up on them.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great work, the more information out there the better!
mynhardt saayman
mynhardt saayman - 7 years ago
Have fun guys and keep posting those vids and when you guys sail past Cape Town pop in for a beer.........or I'll row out and have one with you. :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Brilliant! That might be a few years away haha!
Alan Mellor
Alan Mellor - 7 years ago
Great video!! I know that from me, and probably most potential cruisers, how much cash is the question. You did a great job answering that question. I own 2 rental properties and I am hoping to buy a third. Trying to hit the 3k mark of income a month. So, I was glad to see that you guys are living off the rents. Thanks for the videos! Love them!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yep, we wouldn't choose to do this if we had to live off dwindling savings. We're very lucky.
redsnappersadler34
redsnappersadler34 - 7 years ago
I have been thinking of doing a similar trip, so that was very helpful-thank you
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad to hear it!
chopped27
chopped27 - 7 years ago
awesome job on this video, very informative. I'd love to try this some day, but man it would be a huge commitment, and a big change in your life. keep it up, and safe travels.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Absolutely, it's the biggest thing we've ever done, but we don't regret it at all!
Bob Ahlberg
Bob Ahlberg - 7 years ago
thanks guys. great vlog, your candid and upfront. very refreshing. and as far as some comments about your swearing, f*ck that LOL I'm A RETIRED TRUCKER.so it doesn't borther me !!.be safe.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Haha, glad to hear that!
justlooking2222
justlooking2222 - 7 years ago
The two of you are soul mates and best friends, that is what it takes. For once it was refreshing that  Tyresa was able to talk more LOL.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Bless, that's so sweet- thankyou. And yes, I occasionally manage to get a few words in edgeways. :-)
Cedric Parnell
Cedric Parnell - 7 years ago
Seen multiple videos about the costs of cruising. I think you covered this subject very well without being too specific as every couple will have a different burn rate depending on lifestyle and the yacht. You spoke about your goals at the end and tying that in with the type of boat and activities you do. Very wise words. We have a 26' sailboat as our weekend cottage and ❤️ it. Do we want more boat? For sure, one day. But when I come back to the office on Monday, I always have a great weekend to talk about. Thanks for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Cedric Parnell I agree totally. The $5000 boats share the same anchorage and views as the $5 million yachts
Christian Lie
Christian Lie - 7 years ago
Great summary!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Jason Koslow
Jason Koslow - 7 years ago
So the $3000 per month is for living expenses but the boat expenses, haulout, refit are separate? How much are the boat expenses?
Jason Koslow
Jason Koslow - 7 years ago
So what do you budget for haulouts, breakages, etc. per year? I'm assuming that adds up considerably. Great video by the way.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jason Koslow hey. No $3000 a month is what we spend without taking into account unexpected costs, like breakages
S/V Tranquility
S/V Tranquility - 7 years ago
Still hoping to run into the two of you somewhere out there. What you said about budgeting is spot-on. There are cruisers who live on solid old 35' boats with budgets of $1,000 USD and the other extreme as well. The boat IS THE KEY. Buy a boat that is solid with a reputation for seaworthiness, as you said. Keep the gear simple! Less complexity = less maintenance = lower boat budget. Lifestyle budget, as you said, is a matter of choice. I see you two lounging about in Infinity Pools I think WTF? Personally, I prefer a more modest lifestyle which is my primary reason for cruising full-time making my living expenses low also I am single so grocery / alcohol budget is lower.
This lifestyle is A CHOICE. Be prepared for the realization that everything you take for granted on land will be significantly more limited, difficult, or expensive, etc. on the boat. However, if you seek happiness, serenity, and a more meaningful life then cruising is definitely the way to go.
Again, the boat is the key. There are a lot of great boats for sale in the U.S. Don't be reluctant to look at a 50 year old boat, back then the builders did not understand the strength of fiberglass so they made hulls with 3-5 inches of solid fiberglass. These boats are nearly indestructible. Get a good survey ($$$) but worth every penny. My experience purchasing my 49 year old girl is that if the asking price is $60k USD and the boat has been on the market for a year or two then offer something in the low $40s pending survey. If the boat has been on the market for 2-3 years you can steal it for a fraction of the asking price. Of course, this assumes it is a boat worth having = personal taste and survey results.
There are according to Sail magazine about 12,000 cruising boats in the Caribbean. Forget about having the perfect boat perfectly fitted with all the gizmos, waiting for that "right time in my life" otherwise you'll be 65 and still waiting. Buy a good boat, get minimal gear to ensure your safety and JUST GO. Everything else you can figure out when you get out there.

Two Cents Worth from a 50 year old retiree cruising who couldn't be happier.
leila - from Toronto to Bodrum
leila - from Toronto to Bodrum - 6 years ago
I will be ready to sail again as of February  2018 . Please let me know if you need a crew from Canada, eh!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Luis Luis totally agree my friend. It takes.so much of the stress out of the process
Luis Luis
Luis Luis - 7 years ago
Sticking with what one can afford sounds great to me. I love windsurfing and I get to sail and feel the wind in ways few people can and be at a very low price point lol.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Wave Dancer cheers. Couldn't have put it better myself
Wave Dancer
Wave Dancer - 7 years ago
Mate, it is not just about the boat, it is also about excursions and getting to know the places you are sailing to. I agree there are people who are happy to live on water, rice and what they can gather together for free. But this is not the "perfect" cruising lifestyle, at least not for me. Then to be selfresponsible, you should have a health insurance which covers your crusing grounds.
Guardian Observer
Guardian Observer - 7 years ago
S/V Tranquility
Find the right woman is already difficult on land.
S/V Tranquility
S/V Tranquility
S/V Tranquility - 7 years ago
Hi, generally South FLA, Bahamas, etc. Currently near Grenada to ride out hurricane season. I found a steal on a Bristol 40. She had been on the market for 3 years. Minimal equipment; i.e. depth, wind, speed, VHS, GPS, AM/FM/CD+. All the electronics were upgraded in 2013. Lots of other important things were also done like rebedding deck hardware. She was clean and ready to move aboard when I bought her. I put her in the yard for 4 months to paint the bottom, and install other electronics, additional batteries and solar, etc. During this time I transitioned my life for cruising. FYI: the Bristol 40 was named the 23rd best cruising boat ever built!!!

http://www.bristolsailboats.org/?page_id=112
http://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/40-best-sailboats

She's solid, sturdy, and tracks on rails when sailing. She loves 25+ wind. The only thing missing is a partner to join me. I wonder if Teresa has a sister???
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+S/V Tranquility all amazing and valid points. Although the #tranquility pool was a one off, and only because it was free if you spent a night in the marina. Otherwise we anchor everywhere
Don Johnston
Don Johnston - 7 years ago
Once you spend the money it is gone, however, you can't take it with you. Whatever we spend our money and time on, the choice rests with each individual. Anything mechanical is subject to depreciation, maintenance etc whether it be a land vehicle, aircraft or watercraft. We all take different paths through life where some cost is involved. Kudos for taking a balanced path that brings happiness & health into your lives. Kudos for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Don Johnston too true my friend
Bo Bundy007
Bo Bundy007 - 7 years ago
Goodonyous...23c here in Bundaberg,..Come to the Whitsundays.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Bo Bundy007 we will eventually
Distant Shores TV
Distant Shores TV - 7 years ago
Great job guys! Cost of Cruising is indeed one of the most common questions! Well done! XX Paul and Sheryl
Wayne De Vantier
Wayne De Vantier - 6 years ago
Hi
thanks for the reality of sailin. This iz the best prospective eye have ever seeen
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Distant Shores TV cheers you two. Can't wait to see the new boat. Very envious :)
shane ward
shane ward - 7 years ago
do luv yr channel , but do i hear a little sails { litl pun} pitch in this vid
all the best from newy, nsw, Aus
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+shane ward haha. Groan. No pitch at all ;)
Paul ZA
Paul ZA - 7 years ago
Great enlightening episode. Thank you and keep enjoying your sailing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Paul ZA no worries
Jon A
Jon A - 7 years ago
Great video yet again thank you so much for posting, keep them coming. Fair winds to you both .
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jon A cheers mate
Zvi Shalgo
Zvi Shalgo - 7 years ago
Great content and intelligent views....you are doing a great job! please carry on. Hope we bump into each other one day.
S/V Touchwood (Tenerife)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Zvi Shalgo I hope we do
Frank Parsons
Frank Parsons - 7 years ago
Beth Leonard discussed medical insurance in her book. "Lifeboat Medical" sells insurance, but you can't be in the USA for more than 180 days per year. Probably go that route when time comes.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Frank Parsons our visas won't let us either
Frank Parsons
Frank Parsons - 7 years ago
water maker?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Frank Parsons yep. Katadyn 80 e
MidnightVisions
MidnightVisions - 7 years ago
For some unknown reason electronics purchased from the UK are almost twice as expensive than many other areas of the world. Once you get to the USA you will find much more reasonable prices for new and used items. Overall the Southern gulf states like Louisiana, things are much cheaper than the East coast USA,,, should you head that way.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+pentachronic it's more than half
Gazza-usa
Gazza-usa - 7 years ago
Btw we appreciate your honesty. Knowing whether someone can afford their dream is half the battle !!
Gazza-usa
Gazza-usa - 7 years ago
Totally agree. I'm an ex pat Brit living in the USA and electronics are a heck of a lot cheaper here. People here do a lot of upgrading to have the latest and greatest so definitely check eBay and the like. I did my Ham license here and it costs me $40 for 10 years. License initially cost me $50 for lessons and test IIRC. Boats are generally cheaper here too as there are more marianas and it's a lifestyle that a lot of people can afford due to higher salaries. Repairs of exotic yachts might be more expensive if parts have to be imported but I would guess in general it's cheaper because it's a big business and competition is strong.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+MidnightVisions just pulled in to Charleston SC. Will go shopping :)
DD
DD - 7 years ago
Nice work guys.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+DD cheers
Ian Napier
Ian Napier - 7 years ago
Thank you for this very informative video.
I have been looking at getting a boat hopefully in five years time and these sort of videos you and others are putting out are very helpful. Their certainly is a lot to consider.?
Would love to by you a beer and or a bottle of wine at some stage.
Thanks again.
Ian
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Ian Napier beers on us maye
GreenZero
GreenZero - 7 years ago
Fantastic video !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, thanks!
William Jordan
William Jordan - 7 years ago
Great vid. Just a couple of queries is $3000pcm covering all expenses, inc flights to Oz, UK, health insurance and boat flush fund?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+William Jordan everything except the slush fund
The Adventures of Sea Nomad
The Adventures of Sea Nomad - 7 years ago
Great information guys. I am nearly ready to depart on Sea Nomad as all the kit you mentioned is being fitted, except the SSB.
I do hope i catch up with you one day to say hello.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+The Adventures of Sea Nomad hope to see you too
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+legend343 cheers mate
Ed Abercrombie
Ed Abercrombie - 7 years ago
Awesome video I have seen a lot over the years but yours is more to the point and informative maybe will cross paths one day good luck sailing for you both. Looking to make that journey in the near future !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting!
Sailing Monastrell
Sailing Monastrell - 7 years ago
Great vid guys and much appreciated, I am flying to Greece on the 13th from Oz to begin my sailing adventure from the Med back to Oz, hence I found this very useful! I'm simultaneously excited & nervous! cheers Bruce
Sailing Monastrell
Sailing Monastrell - 7 years ago
Cheers, I'll keep that in mind! I'm leaving beautiful Hobart so I'm looking forward to some warmer weather but not outback hot!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Sailing Monastrell fair winds. Take lots of sunscreen . Greece is hotter than the out back
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Kristen Fletcher cheers. Normal babble resumes next week
Carl Brooke - Sailor, Diver, Youtuber and Realtor
Carl Brooke - Sailor, Diver, Youtuber and Realtor - 7 years ago
Nicely done guys. TFS
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Grandpa's Farm Goes Sailing cheers
Michael Kerr
Michael Kerr - 7 years ago
That was an awesome video! You got me subscribed. I just wish I could afford a Southerly! May be one day but you bring up excellent points about how to choose a boat. Cheers,
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Michael Kerr no worries
warp21drive
warp21drive - 7 years ago
Good job guys , plenty of info. Cheers Warren
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+warp21drive cheers
Tony Harris
Tony Harris - 7 years ago
Thanks for the video, it is very reassuring to have confirmation that the budget i am working to is viable. Only another 12 months stuck in my container in Albania !
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Tony Harris poor you
oceandrew
oceandrew - 7 years ago
Tough topic (I always cringe at the mention of looking into other people's finances - not unlike asking to see what's in your underpants, which of course is less of an unknown) and you handled it beautifully with grace and fairness. Well done.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yep, it's a delicate topic but something we get asked about so often that we felt it would be useful to share that information.
Charlie Simone
Charlie Simone - 7 years ago
Best one yet! You guys are perfect together. So proud of you! Keep it up!
Roman Erjavec
Roman Erjavec - 6 years ago
Great moves Ethan! Keep it up! Proud of you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+SV Endless Reach awww. Cheers
Laurent Froggy
Laurent Froggy - 7 years ago
No F.... word? LOL, great informative video guys. thanks for the inside and for sharing openly too. best from HKG
Laurent Froggy
Laurent Froggy - 7 years ago
BTW: Do your tenants back home watch your channel?
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Laurent Froggy no worries
Billy Duer
Billy Duer - 7 years ago
Thanks good info
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
thanks Billy :-)
s/v Grunt
s/v Grunt - 7 years ago
excellent video thanks for the info!.....GRUNT
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+s/v Grunt haha
Plain 'Ol Beekeeping in Plano, TX
Plain 'Ol Beekeeping in Plano, TX - 7 years ago
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pleasure! Glad you liked it.
David H.
David H. - 7 years ago
So if you're getting $10000 a week from patron that should be enough to cover expenses then? Clever buggers they are. Nice video N &T cheers!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David H. No worries
Johnny Gerhart
Johnny Gerhart - 7 years ago
LOL....A whole video with nick not swearing! Great insight, very well done!
Sean 270wn
Sean 270wn - 7 years ago
Johnny Gerhart so could one say "he swears like a sailor"
EZ2CRUISE
EZ2CRUISE - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Johnny Gerhart I know right ?
David Westwood
David Westwood - 7 years ago
Another great vid,well done about putting it out there.Oh & the tee shirt says it all :-)...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+David Westwood haha
Jessica and Ryan Adventures
Jessica and Ryan Adventures - 7 years ago
Good video
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jessica and Ryan Adventures cheers
wnbgrn
wnbgrn - 7 years ago
Great video and all the good facts , refreshing. Thanks and Godspeed
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+wnbgrn cheers
Harold Hofmann
Harold Hofmann - 7 years ago
I watched the video, paused it to read the comments and came up with a synopsis; if anyone wants this life style: 1. Do the planning before hand 2. Be honest with your life style ambitions 3. If you have questions about how....dig in and find out by your own grit and drive.
No one can say whether or not you will be a good fit for sailing...no one can expect to take all the unexpected out of it but, in the big picture, as we have seen and heard from Nick and Theresa, the responsibility is yours as well as the rewards.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thoughtful words, thankyou Harold. Planning is key- we spent many years working towards this.
geoffthefarmer
geoffthefarmer - 7 years ago
Great video. All the best from Australia.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+geoffthefarmer no worries
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
That's fantastic, glad you found it informative.
SV GITANA
SV GITANA - 7 years ago
Great video guys, very informative!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you liked it!
Garrett Scholes
Garrett Scholes - 7 years ago
My first comment to you guys...Great topic. I admire your candor. Sailing around the world isn't just bliss. There are technical issues that need to be attended to. thank you so much. Cheers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Garrett Scholes glad you enjoyed it
Jon Delaine
Jon Delaine - 7 years ago
Great video, and yes I still love Teresa!!, you are alright as well Nick. Have fun in America
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Jon Delaine haha.
Charles Zwaaneveld
Charles Zwaaneveld - 7 years ago
Excellent and informative, thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pleasure, thanks for commenting!
Anthony S
Anthony S - 7 years ago
Teresa is smoking hot!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+Anthony S she is indeed
leftshooter69
leftshooter69 - 7 years ago
Love you guys honest facts and to the point great vid.Safe travels
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+leftshooter69 cheers
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
+mmanut We'll try
Gabriel Fernandes
Gabriel Fernandes - 7 years ago
muy buena la informacion ! gracias.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
You're welcome, thankyou!
Sailing Remedy
Sailing Remedy - 7 years ago
Thank you for the genuine interest in helping. We have been working up in boat size for the past few years slowly progressing to follow your footsteps. We found a perfect Fountaine Pajot 44 Orana, sold our Jeanneau SO 45 and made the Orana ours. I appreciate the logical advice and approach. It fits well with my thinking. You are awesome and a great addition to the sailing blog scene. Thank you! Hope to see you out there. SV Remedy
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Sailing Remedy, I would love to hear the results of your research. Would you mind emailing us at yachtrubyrose@gmail.com? This is exactly the kind of information we're after at the moment. Our boat is (sadly) up for sale so all information is useful. The hull slap and boat motion is a bit of a worry for me, as we intend to do a LOT of sailing as we circumnavigate. Thanks so much for your response.
Sailing Remedy
Sailing Remedy - 7 years ago
We purchased the boat 1,100 miles away and sailed it home over 11 days across the gulf and around the Keys. I was very impressed with everything about the boat. It is light, nimble and fast. We easily sailed into 35 degrees with the code zero up. The Jeanneau was an amazing sailing boat, especially into the wind. The Orana is right there with it, but faster. We day sailed last Sunday and left the monohulls in our wake. The only thing I need to get use to is the wave slap on the underside of the hull in heavy seas. We sailed a couple of days in 6 ft seas with short duration and had some pretty big slams. It makes a lot of noise, that's about it. Even in those heavy seas, we were able to cook and move pretty comfortably around the boat. At anchor, it is not really a fair comparison. The Cat is so much wider and much more stable. I did a ton of research and won't voice opinions here but would be happy to share. We sailed at least a dozen Catamarans and settled on a couple of models in the 43-45 ft range. I sent you an IM on Instagram. Thanks for the reply!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks so much SV Remedy. Tell me, how do you find the transition to sailing a catamaran? We're thinking of making the same change, but are nervous about sailing performance and comfort under sail. Would be interested to hear your views.
Cory Brown
Cory Brown - 7 years ago
well that was very good i will try set a budget and as far as stress that is already low and I don't read get stress out over anything I just take as it comes fix it move on thank you for this video.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad to hear you're feeling chilled out about these things! It's not in our personalities to be laid-back about finances, but wish it was! :-)
Timbo Alogo
Timbo Alogo - 7 years ago
I know you have a water maker onboard. Do you consider that pretty much indispensable, considering how much time you spend swinging on the hook (let alone for the Atlantic crossing)? Also, I don't believe you have a generator....is that something that's an issue - especially considering the water maker power requirements.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Hey, two good questions. Yes, we find a watermaker indispensable. We actually wish we'd bought a higher output one so we had to run it less, but it keeps us going. We don't have a generator (no space onboard for one) but we run our engine every few days if the solar and wind aren't keeping up with power requirements- or if we need to run the watermaker, yes.
Mario Rangel
Mario Rangel - 7 years ago
Loved it!! thanks! :)
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, thanks!
diy guru
diy guru - 7 years ago
hey what's the cost to sail into different ports and going through immigration how high are the fees!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yeah, that's a tough one. Really depends on the country. Sometimes is around the $300 figure, sometimes it's closer to $50.
John Deachman
John Deachman - 7 years ago
That was helpful.  Thank you for the cost run down.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Glad you found it helpful. :-)
San Antonio Cop Watch
San Antonio Cop Watch - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose : Thank you for doing this video! Maybe the live stream videos will have different questions now lol, it was the same questions every week... that was a lot of great info! I hope your journey to the US is going smoothly with no problems. Please keep us updated on your whereabouts until you arrive safely. Stay safe my friends!!!!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Haha, yep, we'll do another live stream tomorrow (Sunday 4th June).
Russ Hendrix
Russ Hendrix - 7 years ago
Great video!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Awesome, thanks!
mindyourownbusiness
mindyourownbusiness - 7 years ago
Nick, for internet, check out TEP.
It gives you unlimited 3G/4G internet for £5.50 a day. You only pay that when you actually have to connect.
It uses the same sim, so theres no faffing about and works almost worldwide.
https://www.tepwireless.com/frequent-traveler/
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Okay, thanks for the link! Will check it out.
Colby Beck
Colby Beck - 7 years ago
Thanks for the information. I liked this type of video....keep them coming....like the variety between your normal videos and the Q&A's
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Great, we'll keep them coming then! :-)
Randy Stumpp
Randy Stumpp - 7 years ago
Most people have a very difficult time when they discuss their finances. Thank you for the information.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
It's a delicate topic, but best handled honestly. I think we made it clear that our budget is just our own level of spending. There's a lot of people doing it on far less, and far (FAR) more.
mike barber
mike barber - 7 years ago
Great post, thanks for sharing.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Our pleasure. :-)
Apache Moonshine23
Apache Moonshine23 - 7 years ago
Amazing human beings both of use. Grate videos
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks Anthony.
capnjak69
capnjak69 - 7 years ago
Such and AWESOME Video ... Thank you for the info this is Helpful for me to get my sailing life under way
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Fabulous, so glad to hear that!
Robert Gilbert
Robert Gilbert - 7 years ago
I watch a lot of sailing vlogs and I have to say that I look forward to Ruby Rose episodes the most. Normally it is for the entertainment value and to live vicariously through your lifestyle. The great outlook, the funny attitudes and the Brit sense of humor. But this one is full on educational as well. Kudos for illuminating a subject that many would be cruisers need guidance with. As always fair winds and following seas. Peace
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Robert, thankyou so much for your kind comment. We're so glad you enjoy the regular vids, but thought it might be fun and interesting to do something a little more informative.
06600110
06600110 - 7 years ago
I am very glad I stumbled across your channel. You are absolutely my favorite "Sailing [insert boat name here]" channel.

I'll be retiring in 10 years or so and I will have a pension that would cover the expenses you mentioned. The main challenge I have is getting a good boat and having it paid off before I retire. I think I can probably work that out though. Your boat is pretty pricey if I am not mistaken. Congratulations on that.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Good luck Jack, the contessa's are great sailing boats.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
You can definitely buy very comfortable sea-worthy boats for far less than what we paid. You can also pay considerably more! But yes, for a 38 ft boat it's probably up there in cost.
Sea Journey
Sea Journey - 7 years ago
wow, you two address the subject better than anyone I have seen. Excellent point about setting things for least amount of stress. You two are awesome people
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
What a compliment. Thankyou so much and glad you enjoyed it.
AdventuresOnBoats.com
AdventuresOnBoats.com - 7 years ago
Really good discussion about money. I will add a link to this video at http://www.adventuresonboats.com/money.html which is a compilation of other cruisers discussion of costs.
Adventure on,
-johnny
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Oh great, hopefully other people see your link and check it out!
First Last
First Last - 7 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing information concerning your actual budget.  Most important, you articulated  the initial  "hidden"  cost.  Be safe.  "The best you can do is to go out and come back. It is what happens in between that defines and determines your seamanship."
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks so much, very true.
Cammy Butcher
Cammy Butcher - 7 years ago
is the self steer like an auto pilot?
Cammy Butcher
Cammy Butcher - 7 years ago
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Alrightyroo! Thanks!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Yep, sv TikiCat is correct. It keeps you sailing at a specific angle to the wind. It's purely mechanical so no power consumption, which is important for us. Also less likely to blow up and need replacing!
Cammy Butcher
Cammy Butcher - 7 years ago
svTikiCat ok thanks!
svTikiCat
svTikiCat - 7 years ago
Yes, except it is based on the wind direction rather than course over ground.
slickimilano
slickimilano - 7 years ago
Thank you foe sharing with honesty very informative for anyone thinking of living the same life style your having. Good advice words of wisdom from a responsible couple, you guys are great lovely channel all the best in your upcoming journeys. May you have fair wins and pleasant Seas God bless you and cheers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thankyou so much for your lovely comment.
Arthur Pryor
Arthur Pryor - 7 years ago
"i like this"..your words and i do. i have been binge watching your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. the banter between you two is the best part and i do get your british humor and nicks reference to the beatles songs. Terysa has the most beautiful accent and i could listen to her all day long . keep the videos coming and thank you for sharing your life with others...
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Oh, thankyou so much! Such kind words. So glad you enjoy the episodes.
Matthew 24:4
Matthew 24:4 - 7 years ago
Good video and advice. Thank you!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!
Kevin Rhoads
Kevin Rhoads - 7 years ago
very informative I'm really glad you guys talked about that a lot of us would probably wondering sounds like a wonderful life
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose - 7 years ago
Thanks Kevin, glad you liked it!

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