Blue Moon Life

November 30, 2020 Sailing YouTubers

Blue Moon Life
  • Joined: November 30, 2020
  • Subscribers: 21,800
  • Videos: 132
  • Views: 2,189,852
  • Victoria, BC, CA
  • Language: EN

Jonas and Gillian from the SV Blue Moon share an honest look at the benefits and challenges they are facing as liveaboards and share stories and videos about sailing, liveaboard, travel, and alternative living.

The Crew

Jonas and Gillian from the SV Blue Moon share an honest look at the benefits and challenges they are facing as liveaboards and share stories and videos about sailing, liveaboard, travel, and alternative living.

SV Blue Moon is a 1978 Catalina 30. Her engine is a Universal M25 Diesel. Blue Moon Life is a team of two: Gillian and Jonas. The boat was acquired in the spring of 2020 and many hours of labor were given to get her live-aboard ready! The boat is now home for Jonas and Gillian and so far they love it!

Since the fall of 2020 Jonas and Gillian living aboard Blue Moon in beautiful Victoria, BC. They are grateful to be able to live, work and study from the boat. This is their first time living aboard and they are loving it so far. The "boat life" has some unique challenges, but Jonas and Gillian are slowly learning how to optimize the use and enjoyment of the small space.

Jonas and Gillian make YouTube videos about their life living aboard a 30ft sailboat, traveling, and alternative living. They have big dreams for this channel, but right now they are focused on learning how to produce high-quality, meaningful vlogs that share their real lives. In the future, we hope to broaden our scope with collaborations, and community projects, and - one day in the far-off distance - we hope to create our own homestead where we can live and learn in connection with our values of autonomy, resilience, and sustainability.

In the meantime, their goal is to produce at least one vlog a week, but hopefully more! They are still learning how to film and edit and have limited time and gear to make high-quality videos. One day they hope to earn a full-time living from producing content, but for now, they are both either full-time students or employees. Gillian is finishing her undergraduate degree in Biology and Environmental Studies and Jonas works full-time for the BC Wildfire Service.

Jonas and Gillian created a Patreon page because they want to move away from ad-based support and towards direct community support (crowdfunding). One of the goals for this page is that Jonas and Gillian would be able to earn enough income to reduce the time they need to work "traditional" jobs so they can focus on producing videos...but all in due time. The main thing you get from becoming a Patron is access to AD-FREE videos, because everyone hates YouTube and Google Ads! Thanks so much for reading this and for being here. If you decide to support Jonas and Gillian directly, know that they are incredibly grateful and you are helping them to make their dreams come true and allowing them to live healthy, fulfilling life.

Thank you very much for watching and please feel free to engage with Jonas and Gillian in the comments on YouTube and on Blue Moon Life Facebook page.

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Latest from Blue Moon Life

Videos

Driving Across the Country / Van Life in the Mountains / Canada Road Trip
Driving Across the Country / Van Life in the Mountains / Canada Road Trip

It was a little chilly for our first van-life night in the mountains on our drive across the country! We were lucky to find a good camping spot.

We started driving across Canada in our 4x4 van and saw a bunch of bears!!
We started driving across Canada in our 4x4 van and saw a bunch of bears!!

This is the first episode of our driving trip across Canada! We got our van all loaded up and set off north through British Columbia.

Getting the Boat Ready for Winter *we left our dinghy in the water too long* // Blue Moon Life Ep.53
Getting the Boat Ready for Winter *we left our dinghy in the water too long* // Blue Moon Life Ep.53

In this video we prepare our little sailboat home for the winter time by setting up a tarp and removing the dinghy from the water.

Finishing the Van Build // Storage for our Van // Delica Van Conversion // VAN BUILD Pt. 3 Ep.52
Finishing the Van Build // Storage for our Van // Delica Van Conversion // VAN BUILD Pt. 3 Ep.52

This was a fun part of the van build because we were finally able to put a lot of pieces together and finish off the conversion so it was ready to hit the road.

How to Build The Ultimate Van Bed // Folding Rock and Roll Bed // VAN BUILD Pt. 2 Ep. 51
How to Build The Ultimate Van Bed // Folding Rock and Roll Bed // VAN BUILD Pt. 2 Ep. 51

Ever thought about how to build a folding bed in your camper van? This video shows our DIY van bed build in our Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 van conversion.

The Build Begins / Building Van Floor / 4x4 Mitsubishi Delica Van Conversion / VAN BUILD Pt. 1 Ep.50
The Build Begins / Building Van Floor / 4x4 Mitsubishi Delica Van Conversion / VAN BUILD Pt. 1 Ep.50

In this episode, we show you how we built a sub-floor into our 4x4 Delica van conversion.

We Bought a VAN!! (4x4 Mitsubishi Delica Conversion) // Ep. 49
We Bought a VAN!! (4x4 Mitsubishi Delica Conversion) // Ep. 49

In this episode, we share the very exciting news that we bought a van! It is a Mitsubishi Delica that we have been converting into a campervan.

BOAT LIFE: Day Sail and fishing on our Catalina 30 // Sailing the Pacific Northwest // Ep. 48
BOAT LIFE: Day Sail and fishing on our Catalina 30 // Sailing the Pacific Northwest // Ep. 48

We couldn’t have asked for a better day to take our Catalina 30 sailboat out for a sail! The winds were light but still enough to fill Blue Moon’s sails.

Summer Days // Sailing, Hiking, and Beaches // Ep. 47
Summer Days // Sailing, Hiking, and Beaches // Ep. 47

We finally took Blue Moon out for a day sail. We had light winds and clear skies which made for a perfect sail!

Refinishing the Floor (sole) of our Sailboat // mold removal and paint (+ insulation update) //Ep.46
Refinishing the Floor (sole) of our Sailboat // mold removal and paint (+ insulation update) //Ep.46

This project turned into a much bigger ordeal than I had planned. While tearing up the old laminate flooring in the boat I found a very unpleasant surprise...

Day in the Life (Off the Boat) // Working + Going Home // Ep. 45
Day in the Life (Off the Boat) // Working + Going Home // Ep. 45

This week was spent 'catching up', so I take you along for a day in my life off the boat. I spent the day exploring the lake and hanging out with the wildlife.

LASER SAILING // Laser 2 trapeze // Ep. 44
LASER SAILING // Laser 2 trapeze // Ep. 44

And the laser sailing continues! But this time in some bigger winds… we even pulled out the trapeze harness!

Where I learned to Sail: Dinghy Sailing on a Laser 2 // Ep. 43
Where I learned to Sail: Dinghy Sailing on a Laser 2 // Ep. 43

We go on a different kind of sailing adventure this week and break out the old laser 2 sailboat! I show you where my sailing journey began...

Spending the Weekend at a cabin in the Forest // Ep. 42
Spending the Weekend at a cabin in the Forest // Ep. 42

Taking you inland this week where I go visit Jonas and we spend a weekend in a cabin in the forest. We have a surprise third mate join the crew too!

Surfing the West Coast // Tofino Surf // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 41
Surfing the West Coast // Tofino Surf // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 41

This week I got off the boat and explored the ocean in a slightly different way - by going on a surf trip! We explore Tofino and the surrounding area, surfing.

1 Year Living Aboard our Catalina 30 // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 40
1 Year Living Aboard our Catalina 30 // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 40

We can’t believe it has been 1 year since moving aboard our Catalina 30 sailboat. It has been a year of learning and growth as we figure out boat life.

First Sailing Trip of the Year (PART 4): Sailing home with some unexpected rough weather // Ep. 39
First Sailing Trip of the Year (PART 4): Sailing home with some unexpected rough weather // Ep. 39

In part 4 of this mini-series, we got ourselves into a lot more than we bargained for when an easy day cruise turned into the ride of our lives…

First Sailing Trip of the Year (PART 3): Sailing to an Island // Blue Moon Life Ep. 38
First Sailing Trip of the Year (PART 3): Sailing to an Island // Blue Moon Life Ep. 38

In part 3 of this mini-series, we had another beautiful day for a sail while we traveled to our final destination!

First Sailing trip of the Year (PART 2): Sailing to our First Destination // Blue Moon Life Ep. 37
First Sailing trip of the Year (PART 2): Sailing to our First Destination // Blue Moon Life Ep. 37

In part 2 of this mini-series, we finally set sail after a long winter tied to the docks. We had a bit of a rocky start...

First Sail of the Year (PART 1): Preparing for the Trip and Casting Off // Blue Moon Life Ep. 36
First Sail of the Year (PART 1): Preparing for the Trip and Casting Off // Blue Moon Life Ep. 36

In part 1 of this mini-series, Gillian prepares the boat for a 3-day sailing trip in the Pacific Northwest.

How We Get Mail While Living Alternatively // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 35
How We Get Mail While Living Alternatively // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 35

One of the main obstacles I came across when deciding to move aboard our Catalina 30 sailboat was “how will we get our mail?!”. It seems simple, but important!

Solo Female Boat Life // Quiet evening // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 34
Solo Female Boat Life // Quiet evening // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 34

Life aboard our Catalina 30 sailboat has been extremely busy these past couple of weeks...

Adjusting the Stuffing Box on my Sailboat (In the Water) // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 33
Adjusting the Stuffing Box on my Sailboat (In the Water) // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 33

In this video, I noticed that the stuffing box on my 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat was dripping A LOT which was likely contributing to the water in the bilge.

Servicing the Universal Diesel engine on my Catalina 30 (oil change + zinc replacement) // Ep.32
Servicing the Universal Diesel engine on my Catalina 30 (oil change + zinc replacement) // Ep.32

In this episode, I recruit my brother to help me service the Universal M25 Marine Diesel engine on my 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat.

Boat Life: Spring Dirty Work // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 31
Boat Life: Spring Dirty Work // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 31

This was a bit of a weird week, with a few projects being drawn over multiple days with varying levels of success.

Boat Life: Minimalist Garden on a Sailboat // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 30
Boat Life: Minimalist Garden on a Sailboat // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 30

In this episode, I expand our little sailboat garden by adding some herbs and cucumber to the collection!

A Day of Boat Life Projects // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 29
A Day of Boat Life Projects // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 29

I try to maintain our little sailboat floating home the best I can! In this episode, I start a little garden on the boat and fix a leak.

A Break from Boat Life // Driving Home & Unexpected Delays // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 28
A Break from Boat Life // Driving Home & Unexpected Delays // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 28

In this episode, I take a break from Boat Life and head home to see my family. However, an unexpected delay turned our day trip into 2 long days.

We Started a Patreon! // Coffee On Blue Moon Ep.1
We Started a Patreon! // Coffee On Blue Moon Ep.1

This is the first episode of our new series, Coffee on Blue Moon! We hope this is a place for us to sit down and chat about what's on our minds!

Back to Boat Life // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 27
Back to Boat Life // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 27

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and FINALLY take the dinghy out! It was a fun adventure, although not without challenges...

A Day Alone in the Forest // Campfire Coffee // Ep. 26
A Day Alone in the Forest // Campfire Coffee // Ep. 26

In this episode we decided to change things up a bit. We take you off the sailboat and onto the land to explore some of British Columbia's incredible wilderness

BOAT LIFE: How we Shower on the Boat // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 25
BOAT LIFE: How we Shower on the Boat // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 25

This week we decided to bring you along for a very important (but rarely discussed) part of our lives - how we shower while living on our sailboat!

Solo Female Boat Life // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 24
Solo Female Boat Life // Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 24

This episode is the first we've done apart. Many parts of living on the sailboat are a lot easier with two people sharing the chores and such...

Commuting Home from Work in the Dinghy \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 23
Commuting Home from Work in the Dinghy \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 23

In this episode, we managed to get the outboard motor running so that Gillian can pick me (Jonas) up from my last day of work at my building near the water.

Fixin' Things Up in our Tiny Floating Home \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 22
Fixin' Things Up in our Tiny Floating Home \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 22

Living on a 40-year-old sailboat means there are always lots of things to fix up! This week we took on some afternoon projects to reseal the sink...

Say Hello To Our Little Inflatable Boat \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 21
Say Hello To Our Little Inflatable Boat \\ Living on a Sailboat in Canada Ep. 21

After a winter on the docks, we finally got our dinghy back in the water! The outboard motor gave us a fight, as usual...

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