Book Launch
Early Readers Wanted
Our book (dropping November 2025) is a no-nonsense, no-fluff survival manual for anyone fed up with the daily grind and desperate to escape onto the open sea. However, recent editorial feedback has hinted that having done this for so long we’ve perhaps forgotten what it’s like to be a complete beginner and maybe aimed it a little.. high.
So, before the next edit a little help would be very much appreciated. If you are at the beginning of your cruising adventure or an expert with valuable insights into novice cruising and can spare the time, please join our Patreon community - FREE - where you can ask the type of questions YOU want answering in the book.
Joining our pre-launch crew on Patreon will also :
Give you early access and sneak peeks (because patience is overrated)
Help us shape the final masterpiece (we won’t take it personally if you don’t)
Support our cause and unlock exclusive content that’s way more valuable than your average yacht club gossip
Join Us on Patreon Now or just leave your email to Get Notified when the book drops.
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Sneak Peek: Our No-Fluff Guide to Unlocking Life at Sea
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Step 01: Ready - Plot Your Great Escape
Ready to break free from the rat race? This chapter drills down on why you’re fed up with your 9-to-5 hamster wheel and lays out the no-nonsense roadmap for planning your escape. We cover mindset shifts, goal-setting, and spotting the financial and practical pitfalls before you even think about buying a boat. Think of it as your wake-up call, with a splash of bare knuckle reality and a dash of dry wit.
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Step 02: Set - Skill Up, Slim Down, Declutter
Before you can sail off into the sunset, you’ve got to sharpen your toolkit and declutter your life. This chapter is a crash course in mastering sailing and other essential skills while ruthlessly downsizing your worldly possessions. It’s about trading your Ikea furniture for a toolbox, ditching dead weight, and embracing minimalist freedom. Bonus: a few tips on convincing your partner it’s not just an expensive floating midlife crisis… unless it is!
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Step 03: Go - Buy Smart, Sail Smart, Compromise
Here’s where the rubber meets the water. Choosing the right boat isn’t about size or shiny paint—it’s about picking a reliable home that won’t sink your dreams or your savings. This chapter guides you through types of boats, key features, budgeting, and the inevitable horror stories of first-time buyers. Prepare to avoid rookie mistakes and get the vessel that matches your adventure style.
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Step 04: Stay - Living the Sea Life
On the ocean at last. This chapter covers the real deal: getting out there, dealing with weather tantrums, mastering navigation, and building a community on the water. It’s about making the sea your home, not just a holiday. Expect practical advice, survival tips, and how to keep your sanity when the engine fails and Wi-Fi disappears. When the honeymoon is over, it’s the salty, cold, and downright unforgiving reality. But this is where the real adventure begins.
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Step 05: Return - Exit Plan: Returning to Land
Not everyone stays at sea forever, and that’s fine. This chapter tackles how to plan your exit strategy without feeling like you’ve failed. Whether it’s for family, finances, or just a change of scene, learn how to transition back to land life gracefully. We cover practicalities like storage, selling your boat, and keeping your spirit alive when you’re back on ‘the hard’. Because true freedom is knowing when one adventure ends and another begins.
