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It was a tough passage…but we made it!
Kieran and Leeann Raftery navigate a 100-mile coastal run from the Gold Coast to Yamba aboard SV Awry, managing rolling beam seas, nighttime sail changes, and a falling-tide bar crossing.
This simple failure could sink your boat!
Kieran and Leeann depart Brisbane aboard Awry, confronting an emergency bilge leak underway before outrunning an unforecast 30-knot midnight thunderstorm toward Gold Coast.
We’ve never seen anything like this! | Life aboard our sailboat
Aboard their 1980 Swanson 38 Awry, Kieran and Leeann Raftery depart Brisbane for Tasmania with their two young children, weathering a violent 45-knot marina hailstorm and a sudden bilge alarm in Moreton Bay.
When we thought we’d seen it all…
When we thought we'd seen it all in the Whitsundays… we discovered somewhere we'd somehow never been before. 😍 Join our family of four as we continue our sailing adventure through the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia, living aboard our 38ft sailboat. This is our third time sailing ar...
Reef entry chaos – the kids pick the worst time!
This week, we head out to experience the Great Barrier Reef with our two little ones — and lets say entering the reef was an adventure in itself! Between the nerves and a whole lot of chaos, it definitely wasn’t the smooth family reef trip we had imagined. But once we finally made it in… WOW. 🤿🌊 T...
I jumped aboard a runaway catamaran in 30 knots
Two months ago, we left Brisbane with our two kids and set off on a wild adventure north. We had no idea how far we'd get as a family of four, but Airlie Beach had always been the goal. Along the way, we've explored some incredible islands, met fellow cruising families, and had plenty of...
What is it REALLY like living full-time on a boat with kids?
What is it REALLY like living full-time on a boat with kids? From the outside, boat life can look pretty idyllic — waking up in beautiful places, swimming off the boat, exploring islands and having adventures as a family. But the reality is… it’s not always that simple. Living on a 38-foot sailbo...
This is what happens when you live on a boat
We’re back at Middle Percy Island! 🌴⛵ After a pretty disastrous start to our stay — blocked toilets, hungry kids, a BBQ fire, burnt dinner and a very rolly anchorage — things finally started looking up! We explored this remote little slice of Queensland, visited the working homestead, met the anim...
6 years of sailing…we should have done this sooner!
After six years of sailing our 38ft sailboat, it was finally time for me to learn how to take control of her myself. When we bought AWRY, Kieran and I always planned to learn together. But a year later we started our family, and without really deciding it, we naturally fell into our roles — Kieran ...
We found a simple way to make boat life easier
Living on a boat sounds pretty idyllic… until you need to do a grocery shop😅 We’ve been spending the last two weeks exploring the Keppel Islands, but with our next move coming up, it’s time to seriously restock the boat. The problem? We don’t have a car. That means anchoring close enough to a sup...
A Military Closure Forced Us To Stop
Five weeks after leaving the dock in Brisbane, we're finally starting to find our rhythm as a family of four living aboard our sailboat. This week, an unexpected military closure means we're stuck in the stunning Keppel Islands for two weeks. At first, we weren't sure what we'd ...
I finally discovered what makes me sea sick | Family of 4 living aboard
Some days on the water remind us exactly why we chose this life. This week, we set off before sunrise on a 70-nautical-mile sail to our next destination. With calm weather, a beautiful day ahead, and 13 hours on the water, we settle in for another family adventure. Like any journey, there are a fe...
Why We Chose Boat Life (And What It Really Costs)
Why did we choose a boat over a house? And what does it really cost to live on a sailboat? These are two of the questions we get asked the most, so in this week's episode we're sharing the honest answers. When we first bought our sailboat back in 2019, it was all about adventure. But ove...
We dreamed of this life but its harder than we expected
Life on a sailboat isn't always sunshine and perfect anchorages. This week we're anchored at Pancake Creek, where we set off on a family walk to the lighthouse before the weather has other plans. After a few days stuck onboard with two young kids, we start questioning whether this lifesty...
A week aboard our floating off-grid home
After leaving Bundaberg, we continue our journey north, making our way towards Pancake Creek. Life aboard isn't always picture-perfect. Some days are long, the motor runs more than we'd like, and the swell reminds us who's really in charge. But along the way, we managed to land a cou...
Why was I so nervous | Wide Bay Bar
After successfully crossing the notorious Wide Bay Bar with two young kids on board, we continue our journey north through the stunning Great Sandy Strait. What started with plenty of nerves turned into one of our best bar crossings yet, followed by an unforgettable night at anchor with glassy wate...
We Spent 3 Years Preparing for This… Will It Pay Off?
After three years of upgrades, maintenance, tough decisions, and wondering if life on a small sailboat could really work with two kids, the day finally arrived... we left the dock. In this episode, we untie the lines and begin our next adventure as a family of four aboard our 38ft sailboat. With no...
This is why we Cruise! Ep.21
Join Leanne, Kieran, and little Jack in this incredible sailing adventure, where they leave the Kles with a three-day weather window to reach their next destination at Harvey Bay. Experience the highs and lows of their journey and learn about life aboard their boat.
We’ve sprung a leak! Ep.21
Hi everyone, This we officially leave the Whitsundays and do the jump from Shaw Island to Scawfell Island. It's much more pleasant sailing thankfully. However, we do need to spend a few days at Scawfell to hide away from 30+ knots before making our next big voyage. Whilst at Scawfell we disco...
The CHALLENGES we face sailing the east coast on a STRICT timeframe! RAW with minimal edits Ep.20
Hi everyone, It's time to sail south again but unfortunately the winds are not favourable. We have no choice but to make ground as we have only 4 weeks to get to Brisbane to catch a flight to Dublin, Ireland. Let's just say it's far from smooth sailing on all accounts and its going ...
Back to where it all began..our biggest achievement yet! Episode 19
Hi everyone, We are stoked to have made it to the Whitsundays on our own boat, our biggest achievement yet! In this weeks episode we spend a couple of weeks chilling at Airlie beach before provisioning the boat to explore the Whitsunday Islands and start to think about making our journey south. T...
When we almost hit a whale..twice! Ep.18
Hi everyone, This week we sail from Middle Percy Island to Scawfell Island, which happens our favourite place this trip so far. There are so many whales around, so many infact we almost hit one, not once but on two occassions. Thank you for joining us. If you enjoy please let us know, and hit th...
Sailing, is it really worth it? The moments we wish we had a campervan! Ep.17
Hi all, In this weeks episode we head for Middle Percy Island. After a sleepless night at anchor and some rather rolly seas we start to question if sailing is really worth it, should we just buy a campervan? As always thank you for watching and be sure to subscribe to follow our adventures. Leea...