Hello Patrons!
We hope you enjoy your early access to this video! Lets us know what you think...
We hope you are all well :)
In this episode Ross experiences the stoke of a perfect sail, Laura celebrates a milestone and hits her ‘naughty forties’, we celebrate with a family day out and explore the gorgeous Greek town on Agia Marina...
Finally we top the day off with a cold one at sunset....perfection!
Much love from the SHB Crew ❤️⛵️🦋
2021-03-30 15:55:49 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys! In this episode Laura has an encounter of the slithery-kind, Ross takes us on a trip up the coast after making a snap decision to up-anchor and we show that boat-life isn't always the heavenly sunny situation it might appear to be! Thanks for watching!
Join us on this EPIC season of boat life, exploring The Greek Islands, navigating dangerous rocks and the relentless Meltemi winds in the Aegean sea whilst soaking up Greek culture and exploring the incredible ...
2021-03-14 13:23:05 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys and Girls!
Here's a little video of Mummy C surprising Noah with his FIRST guitar!
I (Laura) was a singer and acoustic guitarist for 25 years alongside being a fitness professional and yoga teacher....I played both internationally and at gigs/weddings all over the UK so sharing my passion for music with the boys is very rewarding.
THE LADS:
Both boys have been showing more interest in the arts recently. Noah is particularly musical and artistic whi...
2021-03-03 15:25:15 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Episode 2 of the season....it seems drama follows us wherever we go and - without fail - in this episode we encounter a strange vessel that appears to be dumped on a nearby beach, experience an emotional rollercoaster, and enjoy more family fun and Greek Island adventures.....Ross even coughs up the goods whilst spearfishing and delivers a sea-speciality for dinner!
Thanks as always for your support and much love to you all
2021-02-20 06:52:52 +0000 UTC
View Post
Welcome to SEASON TWO of Sailing The Greek Islands! In this first episode, after spending the winter in Leros Marina and 3 MONTHS in LOCKDOWN, we are finally set free to sail and get back to one of what is arguably one of THE BEST feelings ever....anchor life!
Join us as we begin this EPIC season of boat life, exploring The Greek Islands, navigating dangerous rocks and relentless Meltemi winds, soaking up Greek culture and exploring the incredible crystal clear waters below........with ...
2021-01-30 11:21:50 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi guys! Why not try out this 9 minute stress buster with Laura!
With everything going on in the world! You may need it!
This is from our Boat Fit area of our website...
You haven't been charged for this... It is just another THANK YOU! for your on going support!
Lots of Love
Laura, Ross and the Boys x
2021-01-13 10:11:55 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi guys! This episode is a little different from our usual sailing and Greek Island travels.....
Over Christmas 2020 we decided that we wanted to do something special and create some extra cheer for those less fortunate.
Our winter home of Leros Island in Greece is also a hot spot for refugee's who have fled from their home countries to seek a safer and better life - so we raised funds to provide presents for the refugee children on Leros. In this e...
2021-01-13 09:21:57 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi guys and welcome to the FINAL episode of 2020!! In this vlog we show you incredible anchorages, stunning views, culture, christmas fun and winter live-aboard lifestyle during our winter on the Greek Island of Leros - and conclude with our plans going forwards....
Thank you so much for your support guys, you are all legends!
We hope you have had a lovely Christmas and we wish you all a great new year for 2021!
All the best
Ross, Laura, Joshua and N...
2020-12-29 14:48:31 +0000 UTC
View Post
2020-11-29 12:23:10 +0000 UTC
View Post
In this episode we reach our final (?) destination of the season - the gorgeous greek island of Leros - a quirky, unique and undiscovered gem with great anchorages and many marina/port options in Lakki Town - commonly known as ‘the weirdest town in Greece’. Leros is an incredibly interesting place and you could spend a long time getting lost in its wilderness, beaches and history. You guys will also get to meet a new ‘addition’ to the boat life crew 😉……and Ross takes us o...
2020-11-26 07:08:28 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys! Following on from our last sailing episode, boat life continues as we leave the Greek island of Nisyros and set sail for Kos. We enjoyed a cruisey sailing leg there before dropping anchor in Kos Port.
Next, we all jump ashore to explore what Kos town has to offer. Friend's pay us a visit, and Laura then swaps her bikini for gym gear and treats herself to a workout on shore for a change! Ross also experiences a chance conversation with an exper...
2020-10-23 13:47:49 +0000 UTC
View Post
Flying drones isn't always easy - and on this occasion we managed the ultimate fail - we lost ours down an active volcano! Ross decided he wasn't going to give up on it, so got his climbing gear out, got up at the crack of dawn and went on a mission! But does he get out alive....does the drone come home to Holly Blue....and will the locals catch him in the act?!
We hope you enjoy "operation get the drone back" followed by the usual exploring and family fun. ...
2020-10-04 13:56:15 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys! In this episode we have a cruisey sail to the formidable Greek Island of Nisyros….an active volcano in the Dodecanese region of Greece.
We captured some incredible scenery and drone footage whilst exploring and walking around the volcano. We made memories that will last a lifetime! Ross was nervous as we explore its volatile craters and Laura also faces her own fears when we get a birds eye vie...
2020-09-24 15:45:05 +0000 UTC
View Post
Following on from last week where Ross was involved in a refugee rescue scenario and Laura was keen to move on to a safer anchorage - In this episode we reveal the difficult decision of "should we stay or should we go?” But does Laura get her way? Or does Ross manage to convince her to stay so he can carry on catching all the fish?! You will have to wait and see! WATCH TO THE END!! We hope you enjoy the stunning scenery on this beautiful greek island - Symi, where one could really get lost ...
2020-09-10 11:00:46 +0000 UTC
View Post
In this episode Ross’s spearfishing capabilities go up a level, and Noah pushes his limits, before an unexpected situation arises in our isolated anchorage and we are forced to consider our future plans….. Much love from the Holly Blue Crew x
2020-09-06 15:29:45 +0000 UTC
View Post
In this episode Laura has an emotional encounter, Ross FINALLY catches us a 'whopper', Noah has a special first experience, and we show you our favourite way to enjoy life on Holly Blue….
Our sail from Rhodes to Symi was completed whilst filming with the crew from the UK Channel 5 series 'My New Greek Life'. We said goodbye to the filming crew shortly after our arrival in Symi and from there on, our boat life and adventures continue..... We explore more of the island and immerse ourse...
2020-08-30 15:23:47 +0000 UTC
View Post
EP12 - THE HANGOVER......in this episode Laura (the lightweight) is suffering from a bit of over-indulgence and Ross finds a unique 'cure'. We also explore Lindos sea caves, have lots of water fun, make some special friends (shout out to Moon Monkey!!) and explore the beautiful Greek Island of Rhodes and show the stunning scenery by motorbike!! We hope you enjoy watching our life on a sail boat and Greek Island sailing adventures.....there is some wicked drone footage ...
2020-08-16 14:59:40 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys! Grab yourself a cold one or a cuppa and settle down for some Greek Island bliss!! In this cruisey episode we are blessed with fair winds on an awesome sail from Anthony Quinn Bay to Lindos Bay on the greek island of Rhodes….. Here we ‘jump ship’ to discover the formidable famous Lindos Acropolis and wake up to another level of paradise on our greek island adventures. Noah is bitten in the strangest of spots and the usual hilarity and happiness of our liv...
2020-08-01 17:53:41 +0000 UTC
View Post
Ep4: In this episode Laura has her first ever sail as first mate!! There are stunning Greek island discoveries as we sail from Ios to a perfect tranquil anchorage between Antiparos and Despotiko on the first day..... After lots of fun in the crystal clear waters we sail west to Sifnos and explore the island from both the east and west anchorages. There's a spot of calamity as we take to the sea's in our live aboard life..... Laura has almost zero sailing experience (ot...
2020-03-10 15:48:24 +0000 UTC
View Post
Hi Guys!! Ep 3 is all about family life on anchor - life bobbing on the sea - set against the beautiful GREEK ISLAND scenery of IOS. Enjoy the chilled vibes which reflect our slowly emerging everyday lifestyle.....as we finally start to really enjoy life in Greece after one epic journey! If you've not already seen our backstory in EP1 "FROM THE BEGINNING" - check it out here: https://youtu.be/O8w-C5I6Ivc<...
2020-03-01 12:42:02 +0000 UTC
View Post
EPISODE 2: OUR GREEK ISLANDS LIVE-ABOARD ADVENTURE BEGINS - IN IOS 🦋
In this episode we visit the beautiful Greek island of Ios where we first picked up the vlogging camera and began our live-aboard family dream of sailing the Greek islands! Laura explores the island by foot (she likes to ‘scope out’ the scenery, sights and amenities and get organised/stock up before we start to explore places together). There are sunrises and sunsets, stunning beach shots and scenic views, a chi...
2020-02-21 14:13:41 +0000 UTC
View Post
We were just an ordinary family - who wanted to live an extraordinary life 🦋
In our FIRST EVER VLOG (only took all winter in between countless spearfishing sessions - well done Captain/Editor/Procrastinator Ross!😜) we give you a fly-by account of our journey from living our seemingly ‘cushty’ suburban life in the UK, to sailing from Plymouth to Greece (with minimal sailing experience 😳) to begin our liveaboard family dream on the Greek islands! It was...
2020-02-06 19:09:57 +0000 UTC
View Post
