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UPDATE: get us to a doctors!

Hey guys we’re still in the middle of this awful illness and in light of an oncoming storm have decided to sail to somewhere with doctors….pronto! 🤒

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Current State: Shipwreck City!

Happy New Years Guys!

The whole Holly Blue Crew are a bit of a proverbial shipwreck right now….so far we have been super sick for 5 days with little improvement.

We had a New Years Live planned for you guys, extra episodes, our first episode of the year, a sailing adventures & lots more planned for this first week of 2024 but all that has had to be put on the back burner - to be honest right now it’s a case of letting go, succumbing to sickness & ...

BOAT LIFE ISN’T ALL SUNSHINE & SAILING…

Hey Guys!

Whilst the boys are still off school we’re spending time together as a fam but ALSO getting some of those nagging boat jobs done this week before editing starts again next Monday!

Today: prop clean, tender scrape & anode change….. 🤿

As tedious as it looks.

Happy Holidays & A Life-Update

Hi Guys!

We hope your last week of 2023 is going swimmingly and wanted to say 'Happy Holidays' from us all.

It's been a busy week of fun onboard for our little fam - with baking, party games, paddle boarding and forest walks to blow away the cobwebs - all in welcome contrast to our current situ in this incredibly beautiful, peaceful, warm and calm anchorage.

We are so happy that we decided to stay in the Ionian this past year and sacr...

In case you missed it from our socials….

Prepare to be schooled… 👩‍🏫 😂🪄

For your FREE mole map don’t forget to follow the link below to the CLINUVEL website 🫶🏼

As ambassadors we hope to raise awareness of photo damage for our high risk community of ocean and outdoor enthusiasts…one fine day at a time ☀️

ABCDEs of Mole Checking:

Asymmetry (most melanomas are not symmetrical) ​​

Borders (are the borders uneven?)​​

Colo...

You Are All Legends….full version on the Facebook private group! 🫶🏼

Hey guys we just recorded this little ‘Live-but-not-Live’ video for you!

For the full video pop to the Facebook Private Members Group ❤️

A massive thanks again for all your support 🦋

Is He Really Leaving Me.....? (Sailing Zakynthos) S4:Ep8 (Members AD-FREE Version)

Hello Members!

Join us in this nail-biter of a sailing episode where tensions rise for us on the island of Zakynthos  when - whatever can go wrong - does!   

Much Love  Ross, Laura, Josh & Noah x x  

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IT’S ALMOST OVER….!

Hi Guys!

We’re on the final stretch of this term with only have a couple of days left to wrap up school and work for the year….totally ready for a rest and to enjoy the calmer days on anchor now the massive storms of November have chilled their beans!

We are very aware our live updates have slowed somewhat in the last week or two due to the Xmas run-up BUT our next episode is releasing EARLY TODAY for you all! 🎉

Just want to say a MASSIVE Thankyou to every single one ...

Sunday photo-dump!

Weekend photo dump No2!

Sundays are always a chill affair onboard, usually we try to disconnect to reconnect with each other…easier said than done!

✅ Xmas haircuts

✅ Gingerbread cookies

✅ Sleepy cute cats

✅ Candy cane saga (not even kidding) where mum was accusing everyone of eating the curly ends of the candy canes before realising the curly ends were what was HOLDING THEM IN PLACE.

Honestly one Prosecco and she...

Saturday Photo Dump!

Weekend photo-dump no.1! Let’s start with Saturday….

Mum & Noah grabbed a bus (complete with Greek driver watching YT whilst driving - swipe for that 😳) from the port to spend a day Xmas shopping…not as chilly as it looks here, holding out at a toasty 15 degrees, but super festive nonetheless….🧑‍🎄

Back onboard HB HQ by late lunchtime where dad was editing and Josh was (probably) gaming 😂.

Then it was straight out o...

Paddle Strong….

From our social media today! Find us on Facebook, tiktok or Instagram @sailinghollyblue

Our watermakers has been pickled for the foreseeable as we’re sitting still on anchor for a minute (maybe until Christmas! 🎄) now the storms have calmed and we can finally relax a little….but as the sea-water clarity isn’t up to Ross’s standards we’re going old-school with our tank refills….

Nothing less than clear-as-glass is allowed to pass through our r...

Protect Y’Oself!

A rare moment to rest….and feel the sun & sea breeze on your skin 🌊

Being in your birthday suit on a glorious sunny sail is a feeling of complete freedom and oneness with the ocean and skies - letting go - all without a soul in sight (other than your crew mates 😂).

It’s common practise here in the heat of a med summer to enjoy a little naturism on board…and of course we wouldn’t discourage anyone from enjoying the experience but it makes sen...

Just Your Average Winter BoatLife Morning….🦋

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Happy Weekend folks! 🦋

Tis A Sailors Life For I…(from our social media today!)

Just me. In the middle a moment. The centre of a struggle. The eye of a little personal storm….lying on the loo-roll’s whilst staring up at the clouds. AKA live-aboard ‘therapy’☁️

The numerous dopamine drains of life are fun and all, but I’ve found they don’t help to unravel your mind quite like a spot of simple nothingness might.

“Boredom is not a negative experience but a catalyst for creativity and personal growth.

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It’s beginning to look ALOT like Christmas 🎅

Oh how we do love a wet wintery walk!

15 degrees and turned out sunny so not really much to grumble about….the colours and forest smells are very heart-warming.

Does anyone have any questions about our water-life & the seasons? Fire away in the comments section!

We are all enjoying the arrival of winter as it comes as a welcome reprieve from the raging Greek summers - you actually CAN have too much of a good thing y’know!

2023-12-07 12:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post

In case you missed it….

Hi guys just keeping you in the loop if you miss our social media or perhaps don’t do Facebook or Instagram!

“Ionian December…..so far this has involved crisp beginnings, sparkling sunrises, a whisper of sea fog and calmer oceans than of late.

To set the morning scene there’s ‘I-can-see-my-breath’ yoga in a fluffy onesie & slippers (mum), chocolate advent calendars (all), a bleary eyed hot coffee on deck (mum & dad) before dropping off the boat str...

Update: still floating 🤣

Still paddling our way through the winter days….and with lots of sunshine & no storms on the horizon! It’s been a pretty tiring November with the weather keeping us on our toes, moving often whilst still maintaining the work-flow - not for the faint hearted 😮‍💨.

Well, not for 10 days (as far as Windy can predict 😂) anyways….this is bliss!

How is life in your land?

FB Private Members Group…

Don’t forget that if you are a Holly Blue level patron or above you get the added perk of access to our exclusive Facebook group where Laura does regular live updates and some extra posts when possible! There’s even a group chat where you can fire away with any burning questions.

It’s VERY important to state your patron user name in the entry questions though or we can’t grant you access….

2023-11-29 14:36:10 +0000 UTC View Post

STORMY SKIES!

Here’s a picture from our social media that we didn’t want you to miss! We know some of you guys don’t use Facebook or other platforms so here’s a recent shot….

Is that a T-Rex 🦖 in the sky cos it sure sounded like there was a Dino-war going on during THAT recent Greek thunderstorm!

We highly recommend positioning your stern with a bunch of buildings & a whopping tourist boat as wind-buffers!⚡️

IS THIS THE PERFECT CREW MATE? Sailing & Exploring Zakynthos Island • S4:Ep7

Imagine having a crewmate that is always keeping an eye on your boat 24/7 and records / logs all your sailing voyages automatically to the cloud. SAILSERVER does this and is an absolute game changer offering many other features including Anchor Watch and we can't wait to share this with you.  In this sailing episode, we also dodge stormy greek weather on Zakynthos Island and Ross takes Laura for a bit of wine tasting next to a famous 2000 year old olive tree in the countryside.

2023-11-24 06:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post

There be (another) fierce storm comin’!

Hey guys don’t forget to head over to the private members Facebook page where we update you regularly on our current situation & plans…

Today Laura chatted at sunrise and discussed the game plan for how we will weather the next storm coming tomorrow…

Seems like there’s one coming almost every weekend at the moment!

Thanks for all your support here - it means a lot and helps to keep the creative process flowing!

Ross, Laura, ...

Turning 12 went a little like this….

Hey Guys!

FULL VIDEO ON THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!

Josh had the ‘best birthday ever!’ (His words) yesterday and on his request it went a little something like this…

Gaming upon awakening

Chicken pie pastry breakfast

Presents (all chess-related)

Several games of chess with dad

Outing in a hire car to check out some nice upcoming anchorages and have some kitten-cuddles<...

Happy 12th Birthday Josh 🎉

WEEKEND UPDATE! 💨

More storms and a hungover Captain over on our close friends instastory and Facebook private group (Holly Blue level and above patrons only) comment with your Instagram tag to be added to the private stories or click the link above for FB and DON’T forget to state Patreon username in the question section!

Have a great weekend guys! 🦋

LIVE UPDATE!

Hey guys if you’re a Holly Blue Butterfly level patron or above then you’ll know you have access to our Private Facebook Group where we do regular live updates!

Head over for todays and catch the latest going’s on but DON’T FORGET to state your patron username in the entry questions or we CANNOT grant you access.

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It’s the little things….

Half term is over so pre school day walks are in…it’s getting chillier but we’re still on anchor and storm dodging our best in between these sunnier days 🦋❤️

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

Hey guys this is our recent reel from social media….head over to @sailinghollyblue on Facebook, TikTok & Instagram for more!

SHE WASN’T EXPECTING THAT! 😣🦆😂

If you’ve seen the latest YouTube episode where we hit up the turquoise anchorages of Zakynthos you’ll know we visited the sulphuric hot springs of Xyglia Beach….where there is a lone-resident Goose who hits up all the tourist boats for goodies!

Anyways for the most...

UPDATE….🦋

Hi All!

Apologies for todays radio silence….on the plus side our latest episode is SMASHING IT!

Which is epic but comes with lots of extra work, school term started today too and we are also GUNNING to get the next episode out to you guys early doors again….thanks for everything we couldn’t do it without you!! 🦋❤️🫶🏼

Meanwhile…we have ‘come down’ from our recent storm challenge which involved Ross ordering Laura to u...

Sailing Zakynthos: Hot Springs Nude Swimming & Sea Cave Exploring! S4:Ep6

Apparently swimming in your birthday suit in the hot spring sulphuric waters of Xigia beach has many health benefits - and of course Laura was keen to take a dip into the fountain of youth haha!....there's a lot of fun in this cracker of an episode when we finally explore our first Ionian Island - there's Sea Caves, Sailing and even a visit from an incredibly vocal local!!  Hope you enjoy this one guys and feel free to drop us a comment because we LOVE to hear from you! x x