Real Life Aboard a 44ft Sailboat in the UK
We've lived aboard our 44ft Kelly Peterson sailboat through UK winters, marina life, rising living costs and the everyday realities of working while living afloat. Everything you'll find here is based on our own experience.
From marina fees and winter condensation to power setups, internet at sea, and life with a cat onboard, this is where we share what boat life is actually like when you’re doing it full-time. Luna is our boat cat. She supervises most operations.
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.
What You'll Find Here
Whether you're dreaming about moving aboard or already living afloat, here's where to start.
Real costs, marinas and beginner guides.
Cruising the UK and lessons learned.
Living afloat with Luna.
Start Here: New to Liveaboard Life?
If you're new to boat life, these are the best places to begin:
Practical Boat Guides
The gear, and systems we actually use aboard Silva Nova.
Living Aboard With a Boat Cat
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:
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