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Family paddles done right! Water gun at the ready….

In other news….we are (happily) stuck in Nydri….all the best of intentions to leave on around 3 occasions now but THIS PLACE just sucks you in with its amazing anchorages, accessibility to land, beautiful mountains, waterfalls, pool bars, watersports and of course DRAFT BEER that you can shak...

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BOAT LIFE 101: ALWAYS TRUST YOUR GUT 🤙 • S2Ep31

Hello Patrons!

Sometimes in Boat Life it’s down to the captain to make the final call. Ross goes with his gut and changes our plan again! But where do we end up? In a little piece of paradise! Koufonisi, Greece

Let us know what you think of the video

As always, thank you for y...

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THANKYOU 🤗

Hey guys it’s Laura here.


It’s my birthday today and I wanted to post something to you all to say THANKYOU from the bottom of my heart for supporting us.


I woke up today healthy, happy, blessed with kind kids, loving my life and doing my dream job - I realise...

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LIFE UPDATE


Hey guys! LIVE update with Laura over on the Sailing Holly Blue Private Members Facebook group this am as she shows you around the beautiful bay we are currently ‘waiting’ in and fills you guys in on our current situation….in short we have some major engine issues and it’s uns...

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SAYING GOODBYE 👋 why BOAT LIFE is tough (but also miracles happen -watch to the end!) • S2:Ep30

Hello Patrons!


In this BOAT LIFE episode , we share some home truths about the reality of living & working onboard before wrapping up our visit at ios island - we then sail for south Naxos where a little miracle happens!


Be amongst the first to comment, we lo...

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SAILING 101: NEVER GET TOO COMFORTABLE! (our scariest sailing experience to date) S2:Ep29

Hello Patrons!


Thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy this episode where Laura's anxiety peaks as Ross tests the limits of our sailing life…then things get real & Mother Nature shows up to truly test our tenacity!  We’d love to hear what you think...

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WE’VE BEEN STRUGGLING….updates and apologies ✌️


Hi guys - pop over to the Sailing Holly Blue Private Members group on Facebook today to watch Laura (and surrogate husband ie ‘guitar’) as we update you guys on how difficult the last couple of weeks has been and make an apology that we feel we owe…..


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BOAT LIFE: SKINNY DIPPING, Cliff Jumping & Sailing to the magical island of Ios • S2Ep28

Hello Patrons!  

Join us on our sailing adventure to magical Ios island - famed for nudist beaches, crystal clear waters, beachside pool bars and rock jumping. Boat life isn’t always a dream though so watch out for the cliffhanger ending!

As always, thank you for your support -...

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UPDATE

Hi everyone!

Just a quick update to let you know we finally reached the Ionian after a week of super long travel days - over 350nm mostly under motor but with some great sails and dolphins hitching a ride!

We ran out of water on the final leg so have landed in a port to restock, take ...

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COME SAILING WITH US! Live Q&A


We are all set and ready to fly



with extra solar to soak up the med sun and our brand new tender hoisted!!


FOR ALL 10 DOLLAR PATRONS & ABOVE...

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BOAT LIFE: POOR SEAMANSHIP? Tell us what you think! Sailing Schoinousa Island, Greece • S2:Ep27

In this Sailing/Boat Life episode there’s dramas, spearfishing & sailing in a dose of real-life at sea.  After some questionable poor seamanship our faith in humanity is restored by a random act of kindness on the beautiful island of Schoinousa. Another must visit Greek island if you w...

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NEW TOY: DID YOU GUESS IT?!


Who remembers back at Christmas when Ross ended up in quarantine in the UK after someone on his flight tested positive for Covid?!


He had flown back to sell our old car, and in the first couple of days beasted the service, MOT and photos for auto trader before he got ...

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GUESS THE NEW TOY

Happy Friday everyone! Little bit of fun…..


Ross hasn’t slept properly for 3 nights now and is like a kid in a candy shop. We’ve never seen him so excited….who can guess why?


CLUE: it’s big and I don’t like how fast it goes.


Laura ...

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BOATFIT YOUTUBE IS NOW LIVE!

Hey guys hope you’re having a great weekend….just a quick post to let anyone who is into fitness and looking for workouts or hoping to improve their fitness know that Laura’s fitness channel is now LIVE - she has put a lot of hard work into creating some great workouts that are quick and re...

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END OF MARCH UPDATE!

Hey guys!


POP OVER TO THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR UPDATE VIDEO!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/997493970656159/

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MORE SEXY SAILING, heartbreak at sea & we dive a WW2 PLANE WRECK • S2:Ep26

Hello Patrons,

In this episode we set sail for the remote island of ikaria….it really was one of our favourite & amazing sailing experiences…hence why we always call them ‘sexy sails’!  We then arrive at the secluded island (Iraklia) and tie up to rocks in the heavenly crys...

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It’s good to be back……

Hey guys here’s a quick summary of our travels back from Cyprus to Athens to Leros and a week of ‘settling in’ and enjoying boat-life with a new furry friend….though it’s so hard to encapsulate all the memories that have been made even within this short time frame.

We’ve made a ...

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BOAT LIFE: Sailing Paros and Antiparos in Greece - This is what Boat life is really about! • S2:Ep25

Hello Patrons! 

It might be late but it will be worth it! 

In this BOAT LIFE / SAILING episode, we set the Greek island scene from the sky, the land, under the water and on it.

Starting in Antiparos, Greece - we share with you all the ingredients that keep us connected...

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Q&A time!


Hey guys and girls please post this months q&a questions in the comments section below and we will create a response vid in a week or so!


This is Laura attempting her usual sunrise yoga a little too late in the day - when the boys are up it simply becomes a quick s...

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FEBRUARY FACEBOOK LIVE

Hey guys!

If you’re a Holly Blue or Blue Morpho level patron - then don’t forget to follow the link to head over to the SHB private Facebook group - Laura has just taken everyone on a nice little LIVE walk in the sunshine and updated you guys about life and what’s happening very soon...

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Boat Life: TENSION ON DECK! Sailing Paros and Antiparos • S2:EP24

Hello Patrons! 

In this Sailing Episode, we begin BOAT LIFE on Paros Island where we explore the port of Parikia and our anchorage nearby.  Laura enjoys a BoatFit Bikini Workout, Josh has a swimming challenge with spectators that dance/cheer him on and we shoot some incredible dro...

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HAPPY (belated) VALENTINES 🥰🥰


We’ve had WAAAAAAAY too much time over the winter to think about this coming season & tbh If our sail plan (which is 100% guaranteed to change) was any more concrete we would probably sink in it.


Now can we stop talking, stock up the beer/gin/juice fridge and st...

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Boat Life: Sailing Delos to ??? S2:Ep23

Hello Patrons! 


In this Sailing Episode, we begin BOAT LIFE in Rineia - Delos whilst sitting out the notorious & relentless Meltemi wind.  We relax & enjoy this secluded island for a few days whilst deciding which Greek Island to set sail for next. 

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BOAT LIFE on Mykonos & SAILING DELOS - RINIA Islands • S2:EP22

Hi Guys!  In this Sailing Episode, we SAIL past DELOS to an idilic anchorage on Rinia Island.  

We show some incredible drone shots of the view above....ALL but not before sharing with you the HEAVENLY Monastery of Panagia Tourliani back in Mykonos.   

Be sure to w...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CPT ROSS!

Hey Guys!


Happy Monday….


Here’s a few snaps from Ross’s birthday yesterday! (Last shot was taken by Josh hence he’s not in the pic but says hi!)


Captain wasn’t feeling his best so he had a pretty sedate day - Noah cooked up a storm fo...

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BOAT LIFE: Exploring MYKONOS Island and SUPER PARADISE BEACH! • S2:EP21

Hi Guys!  In this Sailing Episode, we enjoy BOAT LIFE in MYKONOS and begin to explore this famous island.  All before the bikini's, bling and beats begin at our anchorage off Super Paradise Beach!

Be sure to watch to the end for more of the usual comical sailing family life aboard...

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Q&A TIME!

Hi Guys!

Happy New Year….just to let you know our first episode of 2022 is in the pipeline and will be uploaded soon!

Also since it’s January it’s time for another monthly Q&A so please post your questions here and we will answer on an upcoming post soon!

Much love fro...

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SAILING TO MYKONOS - The leap of FAITH! • S2:EP20

Hello Patrons! We hope you ALL have enjoyed the holidays and you were able to spend some quality time with your loved ones... THANK YOU so much for your support this year! 

In this SAILING episode we SAIL to MYKONOS via the stunning coastline of the Samos, Fournoi and Ikaria. The last ...

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MINI LIFE UPDATE

Hi Guys - mini life update - not much to report really just getting ready for Christmas wrapping up homeschool, baking and making!



The boys got their white belt in Kickboxing ...

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BOATLIFE: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?! S2•Ep19

Hi Guys!  In this Sailing Episode, We show the last of SAMOS ISLAND! Noah caves and Ross gets "BUSTED!" all before Ross asks Laura "Where do we go from here". It's not always easy keeping the family happy but in this part of the world, who could possibly complain!? We also reveal our next SA...

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