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Is Life Afloat Right for Your Family? Honest Questions to Ask First
An honest, reflective look at the questions families need to ask before choosing life afloat — from a sailing mum who’s lived it.
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Thoughtful guidance for families navigating life on the water
From living aboard and family routines to sailing decisions, pauses, and big questions — explored honestly, gently, and without pressure.
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New posts, reflections, and resources — sent when there’s something worth sharing.
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Wherever you are in your thinking, here’s a good place to begin
Could life afloat work for your family?
Honest reflections and practical insight — without rushing decisions or romanticising reality.
What actually works on a family boat
Gear we’ve used, tested, and lived with — shared honestly to help you make informed choices for your own setup.
Tools for life afloat
Thoughtfully designed resources to help you plan, record, and reflect on your time on the water — whether it’s for a season or a chapter.
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A mix of reflections, practical guidance, and lived experience — written for families navigating life on the water.
27 Sailing Family YouTube Channels You Need to Discover
Looking for inspiring family sailing channels to follow? Whether you’re dreaming of cruising with your kids or already living the liveaboard life, these 27 YouTube sailing families share the highs, lows, and everyday magic of raising children at sea. From ocean crossings to homeschooling onboard, discover the most watchable, adventurous, and relatable families navigating life afloat.
Inside Our 1989 Hallberg-Rassy 42E: A Family-Sized Bluewater Yacht Tour
Take a tour of our 1989 Hallberg-Rassy 42E—our full-time floating home and trusted bluewater cruiser. See why this yacht works so well for sailing families like ours.
How We Saved Money and Bought a Sailboat: 20 Real-Life Tips
Discover how we saved money and bought a sailboat—20 practical, real-life tips to help you budget, cut costs, and make your sailing dreams a reality.
20+ Essentials for Going Sailing with an Infant on a Boat
Wondering how you can safely go sailing with an infant on a boat? Let us tell you the essentials you’ll need. Don’t let having a baby stop you from getting out on the water!
Living on a Boat: The Ultimate Guide (by a Liveaboard)
Want to find out what it’s REALLY like living on a boat? Read the Complete Guide written by a liveaboard who lived on a sailboat full-time for five years.
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hey there! I'm Robyn
Hi, I’m Robyn — a sailor, mum, and the voice behind Families Afloat.
I spent five years living and sailing aboard with my partner, and later with our daughter, navigating everything from pregnancy at sea to life with a baby and toddler onboard.
Families Afloat isn’t about convincing anyone to sail away. It’s about helping families slow down, think clearly, and make well-informed decisions about life afloat — especially when children are involved.
I share honest reflections, lived experience, and practical insight, so you can decide what feels right for your family, in your own time.
Families Afloat is here to support you — wherever you are in your thinking.