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Sailing  Adventures with Luna the Boat Cat

Hi, we’re Erica, Adrian and Luna.

 

We live full-time on a 44ft Kelly Peterson sailboat in the UK — sharing the real costs, systems, and day-to-day life of living aboard with our cat.

 

This blog is where we document what it’s actually like, from power setups and budgeting to the small realities of everyday boat life (with Luna mostly supervising).

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Daily Routine

Between work, boat maintenance and the weather deciding our plans, every day looks a little different. Luna’s main contribution is careful supervision from indoors.

Getting Started with Boat Life

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How to Live on a Boat in the UK (Beginner Guide)

Thinking about living on a boat in the UK? This beginner's guide explains the legal rules, costs, and mooring options

If you're new to boat life, these are the best places to begin:

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How Much Does It Cost to Start Living on a Boat in the UK? 

Thinking about moving onto a boat in the UK? This real-life breakdown covers the true startup costs of liveaboard life

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Cost of Living on a 44ft Sailboat in the UK

Mooring fees, marina hopping, anchoring, maintenance and the numbers behind the dream.

Want a simple breakdown of real liveaboard costs?

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Capt. Luna's Story

Luna did not start life as a boat cat. She was found as a tiny feral kitten, marked by the clipped left ear that shows she is a little survivor. She came into my life in London, long before sailing was part of the plan.

From city life to countryside quiet, she followed every change with us. She may not have chosen the sea, but she absolutely rules the boat.

If you’re thinking about bringing a cat onboard, we’ve shared what’s worked for us here:
 

Latest Stories & Practical Tips

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How We Power Remote Work at Anchor

How we actually power full-time remote work from our sailboat without relying on marina hookups.

Real-life lessons from working and living aboard full time, including power systems, costs, and the realities of life afloat.

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Our First Month Living Aboard: What We Learned

The mistakes, surprises and small wins from our first weeks adjusting to full-time boat life.

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Cost of Living on a 44ft Sailboat in the UK

Mooring fees, marina hopping, anchoring, maintenance and the numbers behind the dream.

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The Boat Cat Starter Kit

Living aboard with a cat is wonderful — but boats come with new challenges.
This guide shares the exact gear we use with Luna to keep her safe, happy, and comfortable at sea.

Practical Boat Guides

(Based on Real Liveaboard Life)

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Boat Galley Essentials

Cooking on a boat is different. Space is tight, power is limited, and everything needs to stay put underway.

This guide shares the galley gear we actually use aboard our boat

Liveaboard Budget Tracker 

Track:

  • Marina fees

  • Fuel & provisions

  • Cat costs (food, vet, gear)

Designed for real-world UK liveaboards.
 

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Captain’s Logbook

A beautifully designed digital log to record:

  • Passages & anchorages

  • Marina stays

  • Weather notes


 

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