Blue Moon Life

November 30, 2020 Sailing YouTubers

Blue Moon Life
  • Joined: November 30, 2020
  • Subscribers: 22,200
  • Videos: 147
  • Views: 2,385,740
  • 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

We Drove Across the Ocean Floor to an Island // 4x4 Van Life
We Drove Across the Ocean Floor to an Island // 4x4 Van Life

This was pretty cool... We drove our van across the ocean floor at low tide to explore an Island, cut off from land at high tide!

How We Stay Warm for Winter Van Life (ft. Cooking Dinner in a Walmart Parking Lot)
How We Stay Warm for Winter Van Life (ft. Cooking Dinner in a Walmart Parking Lot)

Once again, Quebec City proved to be a difficult place to stay in so we set up camp in a Walmart parking lot - our new favourite last minute campsite.

Visiting 3 of Canada's Most Exciting Cities \\ Van Life in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City
Visiting 3 of Canada's Most Exciting Cities \\ Van Life in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City

What does Van Life look like in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec? In this vide we visit three of Canada's most interesting cities, including the capital buildings.

The Rain Keeps Coming... Living on a Sailboat during BC's Extreme Rainfall
The Rain Keeps Coming... Living on a Sailboat during BC's Extreme Rainfall

What is it like to live on a sailboat during huge rainstorms here in British Columbia? It actually isn’t too bad, as long as we keep an eye on all the leaks...

We made it to the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway! The Group of Seven painted here...
We made it to the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway! The Group of Seven painted here...

We continue to make our way East through the colourful maple forests of Ontario. We have loved exploring the stunning landscapes of this area in Canada.

Cold Dip in the World's Largest Lake (plus we spotted a lake monster...)
Cold Dip in the World's Largest Lake (plus we spotted a lake monster...)

We were able to find a great little campsite near the lake and this gave us a chance to go swimming! We also visited the Terry Fox monument.

Nowhere to park for winter van life // How we find places to sleep in the van for the night
Nowhere to park for winter van life // How we find places to sleep in the van for the night

Winter van life has some unique struggles, and as the seasons change from fall to winter we are finding fewer and fewer places to park the van for the night.

What is it like to sleep in our van in a Walmart parking lot? Everything they say is true...
What is it like to sleep in our van in a Walmart parking lot? Everything they say is true...

Anybody who's spent time travelling in a van has probably spent a night or two sleeping in a Walmart parking lot...and we think it's the best!

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.

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