Families Afloat
THE go-to resource for sailing families.
Find everything you need from information and guidance to reviews and inspiration for sailing and cruising with kids.
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Want to find out what it's REALLY like living on a boat? Read the Complete Guide written by a liveaboard who lived on a sailboat full-time for five years.
We test things so you don't have to! Check out all the gear we've tested and what we think of it all. Is it good enough to get onboard? Find out here.
Want to record your sailing adventures in the best possible way?! Check out our range of Sailing Log Books that we designed and published after setting sail in 2017.
Looking for inspiring family sailing channels to follow? Whether you’re dreaming of cruising with your kids or already living the liveaboard life, these 27 YouTube sailing families share the highs, lows, and everyday magic of raising children at sea. From ocean crossings to homeschooling onboard, discover the most watchable, adventurous, and relatable families navigating life afloat.
Take a tour of our 1989 Hallberg-Rassy 42E—our full-time floating home and trusted bluewater cruiser. See why this yacht works so well for sailing families like ours.
Come and take a look around our first boat – a 1974 Dufour 34. She made a great first liveaboard boat when we were a couple, but would also make a great boat for families.
Discover how we saved money and bought a sailboat—20 practical, real-life tips to help you budget, cut costs, and make your sailing dreams a reality.
Wondering how you can safely go sailing with an infant on a boat? Let us tell you the essentials you’ll need. Don’t let having a baby stop you from getting out on the water!
Here are four essential log books that you’ll want to have as a sailor. Two are for you as a sailor, the other two are for your boat. Which ones do you need?
Confused about port and starboard? Which side of a boat is starboard and which is port? Why is port red and starboard green? Find out all you need to know now.
Considering buying a Baltic Bambi Lifejacket for your baby or toddler so you can take them sailing? We tested it extensively while living aboard our sailboat.
Want to find out what it’s REALLY like living on a boat? Read the Complete Guide written by a liveaboard who lived on a sailboat full-time for five years.
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Sailor, author, mum, and blogger. I'm fearlessly dedicated to sharing the awesomeness of sailing, and travelling around our incredible planet, with your family beside you every sail of the way. Here, you'll find guidance, reviews, the inevitable ups and downs of life on the water, and a bucket load of inspiration.