The Boat Life Manual

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Are you dreaming of an escape? Of boatlife? Do the sea, faraway places and remote anchorages call to you? Have you wondered what liveaboard cruising life is really like?

British Australian couple Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo untied from their home port of Conyer over a decade ago and have been liveaboard cruisers ever since. Sharing their journey via their popular YouTube channel, Sailing Ruby Rose, the couple have never shied away from showing off the highs highs and low lows of this waterborne lifestyle.

In this comprehensive guide, Nick and Terysa share everything they’ve learned the hard way over a decade afloat. From the planning stages and financial considerations to the practicalities of different boats, and even the emotional preparation needed, The Boat Life Manual is the ultimate blueprint to modern #boatlife.

This is a great read, inspirational as well as practical, and it will help you realise your liveaboard dream.” – Practical Boat Owner

“An honest, personal companion for anyone who dreams of life on board – written by two people who have lived this dream and know exactly what to expect.” – Boat-and-Yacht.com”

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Softcover | October, 2025 | 304 full colour pages printed on FSC-certified paper | ISBN 978-0-6458988-6-6

The carbon footprint of this book is about 2.5kg, but when you buy a copy, part of the purchase price contributes to forest restoration projects around the world. Find out more here.