SAILING AROUND THE WORLD ON A BUDGET. This 28 year old sailor is living the dream cheaply ⛵️
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ย. 2022
- 28 year-old Hugo from The Netherlands is living the dream. He is solo sailing around the world, exploring new places and meeting new people everyday. How did he manage to get himself a sailboat and afford this lifestyle at his age? Let’s find out.
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ABOUT BOATLIFE IS BEST
Hi, I am Jessica and together with my husband and two boys, I am sailing around the world. On this great adventure we have already met so many fascinating people. All with stories worth sharing. Stories of great adventures, inspiration and a different way of looking at life. This inspired me to start documenting these sailors and their great stories.
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Honestly, sailing a Sun Legend, a 41 feet (12,5m) long, 13 feet (4m) wide, 7,5 Tons heavy sailing yacht is not exactly what one would call 'sailing on a budget'. Go out and look at the anchorages along the tradewind route around the world. There you will find lots of people, young or old, sailing around the globe with really modest boats in the 22 to 30 feet range. You will find boats like the Hurley 22, Achilles 24, Achilles 8.40, or small older Westerlys, Contessas, Sadler 25, 26 and 29, Vancouver 27 and 28, Allegro 27, Laurin Koster 28, the small french Ecume d' mer or the Sangria, from the US the modest Pearson Trident, the Shannon 28 and some smaller Lyell Hess and Carl Arlberg boats and additionally some selfbuilt boats in Steel ,Aluminum or plywood. Most of them 50 to 60 years old but still strong and seaworthy to go literally anywhere. These are the sailors and the boats that really stand for adventurous sailing on a tight budget. The 41 feet Sun Legend is a millionairs toy of 35 years ago. Still fast, roomy and beautiful. But not modest by any means.
Budgets are relative ofcourse. some spend a lot more. some a lot less. I’m trying to give an insight into the cruising community and hope to share a lot more on all ends of the spectrum. Hope you liked the video though 😇
Yes I agree. The concept 'budget' is very relative. Hugo does not seem to fit the average 'budget sailor', but the important thing is that he enjoys it and gives the possibility to some other people to share with him.
Thank you for your comment Helmrich! Hugo here :) Budget is always relative. My boat definitely is not the cheapest or smallest, and my budget is not a "Shoestring" budget. That's the fun part about being out there cruising. There is always someone with a bigger or smaller boat, always someone out there spending more or less. From what I see being out here sailing in the med, I would say I'm probably spending less than 90/95% of sailors I see or meet. And half of my monthly budget I can make by taking people with me and sharing the experience! That would leave a gap of only about 750 euro's a month to come up with yourself. There are definitely things you can do to do it even cheaper, smaller boat, don't go out for food or drinks and don't do anything that you need to pay for while ashore. That wouldn't be the right balance to me, but to each their own. I think this budget is very attainable for a lot of people and it is at a convenience and luxury level a lot of people would enjoy. But don't let my budget be the reason why you don't go out sailing! Love how Jessica is showing all different people and lifestyles really doing it and being out there!
@@Thepintaproject Hi, Hugo, please don't get me wrong. You have a nice and comfortable and fast boat, and yes out there in the Mediterranen Sea are a lot of people with bigger better boats and spending a lot of more money. I was just a bit irritated by the headline 'sailing around the world on a budget' in capital letters. I like your approach to 'throw off your bowlines' in younger age and earn your life while underway. I didn't have the chance to do the same at your age as a husband and father of 3 children (an experience I wouldn't like to miss). But indeed, now retired, I do like a minimalistic aproach to sailing, I love to touch the water with one hand while sitting in the cockpit. I have been out on the atlantic and in the caribean with my heavy 37' steelboat years ago after retirement . And singelhanded her back to Europe. But now I enjoy to sail a much more modest boat, an Allegro 27. Mostly single handed. Sailed her home this summer from the Botnian sea to the river Ems (1000nm) and then west to the Ijsselmeer and back. Next summer Ireland and back. In 2024 hopefully to the Azores and back. And I enjoy the freedom and more unfiltered experience of small boat sailing.
@@Thepintaproject *_ Personally I think Huub Vlogs is the "ULTIMATE" budget sailor hands down! _*
So nice to see this self-reliant young man, essentially building his own home, living off grid - creating his own life.
Right?! I found it very inspiring to get the chance to interview Hugo and to share his story.
Self reliant? His family got money.
Funny you pulled out Rick Paige's "Get Real Get Gone". That's the book that inspired us to buy our 35ft Barbican in May 2021 to sail the world while remote working. My partner and I had no sailing experience, not even in a dinghy but we learnt very quickly and have sailed last two seasons in UK. Yacht travel is amazing if one can handle the few inconveniences and maintenance. Fair winds and hope to cross paths with you one day
I LOVED that book too. My partner and I are preparing too get gone in November if you have any advice I would love to hear!
Great film....twenty eight years old........I was working in renovating buildings at that age, 7am to 7pm, mostly seven days a week until the project was done. I like his philosophy. Live each day to the fullest and follow your passion.
I loved his comment on making plans at low tide. 😊
The key is buy whatever you can afford and make it happen, the universe will fill the voids
Completely agree with having main and sail controls to one point on the mast. Much safer and more reliable. If you are scared to leave your cot pit then you should not be out on a yacht out in the deep blue.
Awesome matey! Great breakdown of boat life. Have been sailing around south coast UK, am buying a Jeanneau early next year, very much looking forward to it. Maybe our paths will cross one day, who knows?
Well done Jessica! Nice report. Nice to see this adventurer.
More to come!
Awesome, I'm looking forward to watching your travels. I can't do it yet myself, but this is the next best thing.
Great to hear!
There are budgets and budgets...
Nice video. Nice adventure.
Super interesting! Go Hugo!
Glad you liked it!
nice insight, well done
Great story. This is getting a nice channel.
I’m in 🇺🇸 hope to sail with you one day 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Congratulations on knowing what you want to do at such a comparatively young age Hugo. Your home is beautiful, far better than any silly gin palace at any silly boat show. Long may she look after you.
WOW Sailor, 👍
Great video, very interesting & enjoyable :)
Thank you! You might also like some of the other videos 😉
Awesome cool , congratulations way to do . What a beautiful expiration Very good education . Greetings from the garden island Kauai , Hawaii .
Thank you very much! Greetings from the Canary Islands
@@Boatlifeisbest I have some book I ordered from Amazon one week ago very nice book .I like it reading adventures books its fasting. Also very good book about Laura Dekker too.
guys, it is a sailing ona budget in the first World. there are much more real budget sailers on yt.
There are definitely sailors out there doing it for less. But there are also sailors out there that do it for a lot more. Everything is relative. Just trying to give an insight into the cruising community in all its forms.
Sailor, sail on and enjoy…maybe we will meet some day!
a freezer ...budget lol...the budget people eat out of the can.
Nice boat and lifestyle, stay safe have fun.
Top Jessica.
Goed weer wat van je te zien 👍nu elke week weer aflevering 😂😂
ik ga mijn best doen! 😅
Had ik ook moeten doen ...👍👍👍
Mooie vlog. Mooi verhaal van een jong iemand die zijn dromen waarmaakt.👍🍀
Almost there. I just need to figure out remote work :S
Good on you! sure you can tackle that final hurdle. 👌
@@Boatlifeisbest Cheers I have been sailing already, but I stay in civilised waters until I know I can support myself outside of western europe
Thanks for video.
You have very nice boat.
Can you please tell what is the exactly boat model, type and size?
I wanna come sail with ya 🎉
❤❤❤nice face baby😂
Hi Jessica, Nou ik moest echt even nadenken welk kanaal een nieuwe show ging starten dat was echt even geleden dus ben ik maar begonnen aan de show en toen ik jou stem hoorde wist ik het weer nou dat is even geleden Alles goed met jullie? Dit is ook weer een mooie show met een bijna solo Nederlandse zeiler op een Jeanneau Ik kijk dan ook weer uit naar jou volgende show en dat belooft wat kan bijna niet wachten
Wat goed! Leuk dat je het alsnog gevonden hebt. Hier alles goed, inmiddels op de Canarische Eilanden.
Yes even million are have a budget. Some see the budget part differently then others. Click bait I say be safe
Well it's a budget, just a large one 😅
Can we get an interview on your vlog? I wish we met when we were still in Almere
where are you at the moment?
@@Boatlifeisbest Alicante :(
Is this Puerto Almerimar?
How much do you ask per week from your fellow travellers and does that include food or do they pay a fee then contribute to food as well.?
I ask 25 euros per day, excluding food. We share the food costs among the people onboard at that moment.
I guess this all depends on how big your budget is
‘Random strangers on the internet’
😂 he means Tinder.
🤣
"Last year the engine died, so I put in a whole new one." He may be sailing on a budget, but it's a rather large one.
Budgets are relative and different for everyone off course. There will be more videos coming up with sailors doing it for even less. But some things like installing a new engine make more budget sense in the long term. Added resale value, no expensive repairs on an old engine, money back from selling the old engine. All in all it was a cheaper option in the long term to swap the engine then try and fix the old one.
I would love to do this. I only go on small passages as I work full time and only have a few weeks of vacation every year. I envy you. If I win the lottery one day I'm gone. There's just no way to finance it for me if I leave my job. The boat is already there, sea-worthy and all. But I wont be able to generate any income :(
Jasper, don’t wait for the jackpot. It may never come. You are already halfway there, man. You have the right boat. Start writing down what you need to make the dream a reality. Is it 20.000? 50.000? 100.000? It doesn’t matter. but as soon as you have a number, start working towards it. Make a plan. Set a time. Where can you save money? Can you get some extra income? Can you start working towards a job you can do remotely? There are more options than you think. You just have to see them, start moving towards your goal and more opportunties will arise. Believe me.. our dream also started with ‘if we win the lottery, we will buy a sailboat and set sail’. until we realized that if we leave things up to luck, they may never happen.
@@Boatlifeisbest My aim is a 3 month annual leave. When you work 100% remote you are paid much less as you compete with people from everywhere. If you have to work remotely from your boat, will you be really relaxed? If you want kids, how are they going to go to school? What about illnesses of parents when they get old? You will miss your big home, so a mix I think is the best long term solution. Seriously, having a 3 month vacation period during your whole working life could well be the most practical and balanced way (kids and Uni students get that), and it would solve 99% of the issues mentioned.
Work towards a 2 to 3 month vacation. 18% less income but 200% more cruising time.
Is having people pay to come sailing a way to help afford living on a sail boat?
Definitely! Lot's of younger and older cruisers take crew to help pay for the costs and have great company as well. Average prices depending on the area and services would be between 25-50 euros a night. Commercial chartering is a lot higher than that.
shouldnt say that out loud it is technically illegal to be paid, asyoure basicallya charter boat... juuuuuuuuust saying....
This is a very nice boat but the maintenance and running costs of a boat like this are very significant. Personally if I were going to go solo or maybe 2 people I'd go a bit smaller than this because it makes a big difference in cost (sails, gas, components generally are about half price from 42ft to 36ft, which is huge). I'd rather go a bit smaller than invite random strangers.
Check out dawin to philpines captain rocket U people take out all the fun to strait pathetic
This video does not tell much? He sometimes works remotely? Doing what? New engines cost money, new main sail costs money, new roller furler sail costs money. Does he piss the money out?
100den gingen je voor! Vertel iets nieuws/origineels.
I stopped watching after a few seconds because it‘s not a ride „on a budget“ at all; so my 28 ft is a sign of abject poverty…
I do worry that Hugo will struggle for female companionship 😂😂😂
No need to worry. I’ve heard that being a sailor is quite popular with the ladies these days 😜
@@Boatlifeisbest Well Looks like its hard in the long term. Perhaps if you find one who stays might last a lifetime
I clicked off when he mentioned 'deforesting' to build a boat. Perhaps now with a boat the lad can go witness for himself the reality and put away the propaganda he has been fed.
Someone one was having a bad day 😂
I wish I could work remote so bad.
Look, he came from a family with money. Otherwise he wouldn’t even consider fucking off like this. Most people are working.
AS BORRRRRRRRRRRRRING AS DUTCH CHEESE¡¡
Dutch cheese boring? 😮
as his pèople¡¡¡