Boat Life Manual by Nick Fabbri

Are you dreaming of an escape? 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 high 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.

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

About the Author: After meeting while travelling in India, Nick Fabbri, a dentist from London and Terysa Vanderloo, a paramedic from Australia, moved to London and found the sailing community in the little Kentish town of Conyer more attractive than the vibrant nightlife of the UK capital. Eventually, weekend races turned into weekend cruises, which eventually became sailing trips to France, then a summer in the Mediterranean. Before they knew it, they were on the other side of the Atlantic and wouldnt return home for nearly a decade. During that time, the couple captured their adventures for their blog and YouTube channel, Sailing Ruby Rose, pioneering the highly engaging genre of sailing vlogs in the process. Theyve been liveaboard sailing for over 10 years now, and share everything theyve learned the hard way in their new book, The Boat Life Manual.

01 Oct 2025
 

The Boat Life Manual: The Complete Blueprint for Life at Sea by Nick Fabbri ISBN 9780645898866