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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 shake a boat-hook at!

Speaking of which…we hooked another boats chain the other day and dropped ours in the murky port water never to be seen again. RIP boat hook. Just another reason...

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 your support!

Ross, Laura, Josua  and Noah x

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 realised I didn’t want anything today other than to do it exactly the same as every other day. Because I’m truly happy.

And it’s thanks to you guys for believing in us that I’m here...

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 unsafe for us to travel until we recieve delivery of an important (and expensive 😣 ) part….hey ho! That’s sailing life for ya!

Anyway - this has delayed the vid this week because The Captain...

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 love hearing from you and getting your feedback.

Thank you for your support - much love to you all 

From Ross, Laura, Joshy and Noah xx

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 of this raw and real experience so please leave your perspective in the comments section below   And if your new please like, subscribe and smash that bell for more videos!

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…..

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

Don’t forget to mention you are a Holly Blue Butterfly...

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 - much love to you all!   

From Ross, Laura, Joshy and Noah xx 

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 a week of rest & catch up on work….namely…the next episode for you guys!

Apologies if you’ve been patiently waiting for it - editing on the move is impossible….Ross gets seasick al...

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:

This Saturday (23rd April) we have a GREAT weather window & will set sail over the infamous Amorgos crossing to the Cyclades on our FIRST SAILING LEG of the season!

We want to take Y...

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 want to get away from it all and are visiting the Cyclades, Greece. 

If you enjoy it give us a LIKE and if your new here SUBSCRIBE and hit the BELL for more of our videos!

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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 THAT text message…..

Well it turned out all the drama was worthwhile as we recently sold our family vehicle and joined forces with a new sponsor here (a supplier of tenders in Greec...

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 x

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 require very little space or equipment. Much like she trains onboard Holly Blue.

Pop over and like, sub and hit the bell for regular uploads 👍

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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/

Big update for you of what’s been going on aboard Holly Blue over the last 10 days…..

Lots of sunny spring walks ...

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 crystal clear turquoise waters there.  There’s a bit of live aboard baking, the usual drama & even a little heartbreak - but nothing an epic wreck-dive to a WW2 plane can’t soothe!

If y...

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 lot of progress on the interior improvements as well as unpacked and re-commenced light home-schooling because it’s good to try to get back into a routine or else we can all feel a bit unsettled…....

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 in this amazing thing called life.

A perfect mix of sailing, adventure and family lifestyle in this one! Be sure to watch to the end as there is quite a contrast through out this sailing episod...

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 stretch at the best of times! 😂

TIA 🦋

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… See you on the other side!

Ross, Laura, Josh & Noah x

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 drone shots of Paros set under an awesome sundowner. 

In the second half of this sailing episode, we begin by sailing off anchor, navigating past reefs, huge cruise liners and Capta...

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 start sailing again already?! 😂❤️⛵️😘

Ps 🤞 we get to ching ching with some of you guys along the way….

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. 

Ross as captain of the boat has to decide whether to head off in the short weather window he was given whilst feeling very unwell or to stay put, rest and potentially be stuck for who-knows-...

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 watch to the end for more of the usual comical BOAT LIFE aboard Holly Blue!!  Laura gets in trouble again whilst anchoring but does captain Ross keep his cool?!  

We hope you enjoy this...

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 for his breakfast, then we went looking at actual storms and finished off the evening with fish & chips, mums cake creation and ‘Jack The Giant Slayer’ on Netflix!

Hope you and ...

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 Holly Blue!!

We hope you enjoy this one, leave us a comment (we would love to hear from you) and as always, thank you for your support - much love to you all 

From Ross, Laura, Joshy...

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 from Ross, Laura, Josh and Noah x

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 leg Ikaria - Mykonos is across the middle of the Aegean sea which is notorious for its big swells and strong Meltemi winds. Ross has to plan and look at the weather very carefully in order to keep our...

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 and were made up to have met Santa at the same time....though Josh said he didn’t look much like Santa when he was getting dressed in the change rooms!! 🤣

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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 SAILING destination...

Be sure to watch to the end for more of the usual comical sailing family life aboard Holly Blue!!

We hope you enjoy this one, leave us a comment ...