SV Caribbean Soul - A Traveling Family Story
Why this website?
Hello adventure-seeking families and free spirits!
Have you ever felt like there’s more to life than the daily grind? We certainly did. That’s why we packed up our lives, grabbed our kids, and embarked on an incredible journey across the globe. Our mission? To explore different cultures, immerse ourselves in new experiences, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
We believe that the world is meant to be seen through our own eyes, not limited by borders or currencies. By sailing from one destination to another, we’ve liberated ourselves from the constraints of a single country’s politics and embraced the freedom to fully embrace life.
For Ryan, this adventure was born out of a deep longing to reconnect with nature and break free from the shackles of the 9-5 routine. And as a family, we all agreed – it was time to chart our own path.
So why are we sharing our story on this website? Well, for two reasons…
Firstly, let’s face it – money makes the world go round. By showcasing our journey online, we hope to inspire others to break free from societal norms and carve out their own extraordinary lives. It’s not quite being a rockstar (although that would be pretty cool), but it’s about empowering others to chase their dreams in their own unique way.
Secondly, we want you to join us on this wild ride. Through our online shop, you can find quality items that reflect our adventurous spirit. If you’re feeling particularly inspired by what we do, you can support us through Patreon and be part of fueling our creativity video after video. And don’t forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram as we document every step of our exciting journey.
We know not everyone will understand or support what we’re doing – but that’s okay! We’re building a community of like-minded individuals who share our love for exploration and embracing everything this crazy world has to offer.
So whether you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, yearn for a life of freedom, or simply share our passion for creating unforgettable memories – we hope to meet you one day. Together, let’s watch the sunset after a day filled with sun, sea, and the magic of living life on our own terms.
Adventure awaits!
Watch us in action
Welcome aboard our sailboat and join us as we explore the world! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with all of our exciting adventures.
YouTube Sailing Videos
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ryan still works and manages a full service digital marketing team focused on Amazon Sellers which by the way if you’re an Amazon Seller you should get in touch.
- We try to keep expenses as low as possible by living on anchor when sailing through the islands be it Bahamas or the Caribbean.
- We homeschool our Kids, Kai and Azura which we believe is giving them the best shot at a great life in this crazy place called earth.
We live on a monohull currently and try to do as much of the repairs and upkeep ourselves which keeps costs lower but yes things break and it can all add up. Living on a trawler / motorboat with multiple engines or a catamaran can add up to more costs when you buy an older boat as they have more expensive parts to replace and motorboats need way more fuel.
We sailed as a family over the weekends and holidays in South Africa and Ryan got his yachtmasters offshore before we left but as a family and group we had to eventually untie the lines and do some travelling together to get it all under control.
We had help when we crossed the South Atlantic from friends Ricus, Tyrone and Alex. Once in the Caribbean we often had the crew from @7setsail with us and they constantly join us for lengthier sailing adventures as well as just chilling out in the bahamas when we’re there.
Ryan was always a water baby with salt water flowing through his veins but sailing wasnt ever a part of his life until he came across Liz Clark who sailed around in Swell (https://swellvoyage.com/about/about-liz/) who managed to combine sailing and surfing and it just all seemed so perfect. He eventually managed to convince the rest of us to take the plunge and we havent looked back.
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Bahamas circuit
Caribbean circuit
Other Destinations
Our Boat - SV Caribbean Soul
For both the Caribbean Circuit and the Bahamas Circuit a “Blue Water Boat” probably isn’t totally needed as you are not very far from land at any one point in that space. With that being said we do have a center cockpit monohull 48ft long and just shy of a 15ft beam designed by Award winning designer Phil Southwell. She’s super solidly built and we have quite a few comforts aboard although not over the top.
We have a very solid cruising boat that has some speed to her as well as comfort. She’s been an incredible home to us and continues to be. We are very happy with how she sails where we’ve been able to go with her.
We have a performance spade rudder and encapsulated keel. We have a bow thruster and 2 electric and 2 standard winches in the cockpit. We have running rigging to the base of the mast and 2 winches on the mast.
Down below we have 2 heads / showers, 3 cabins, a lounge (settee) and a galley (kitchen). I also have a desk dedicated to working.
We use Victron power for almost all our power needs coupled with 800 use-able amp hours of lithium batteries (Freedom Won).
We have 1500 wats of solar with a potential 60 amps of wind generators as well as a Diesel Generator (Westerbeke).
Our motor is a 2006 Volvo Penta D2-75 with just on 1000 hours. Our sails are in a fair condition and our rigging constantly checked and anything that needs attention is replaced at any point. We dont push our boat like racing boats are pushed because we dont like to pay for broken parts and they become very expensive quickly. I do enjoy our ability to sail in light winds and the Bahamas so far has given us the best sailing conditions. We generally do between 5 and 9 knots of speed depending wind direction and strength and try to go out in as mild conditions as we can possibly control.
We make our own water when at anchor with our water maker and in general have a very green footprint aboard Caribbean Soul.
Our Boat - SV Caribbean Soul
For both the Caribbean Circuit and the Bahamas Circuit a “Blue Water Boat” probably isn’t totally needed as you are not very far from land at any one point in that space. With that being said we do have a center cockpit monohull 48ft long and just shy of a 15ft beam designed by Award winning designer Phil Southwell. She’s super solidly built and we have quite a few comforts aboard although not over the top.
We have a very solid cruising boat that has some speed to her as well as comfort. She’s been an incredible home to us and continues to be. We are very happy with how she sails where we’ve been able to go with her.
We have a performance spade rudder and encapsulated keel. We have a bow thruster and 2 electric and 2 standard winches in the cockpit. We have running rigging to the base of the mast and 2 winches on the mast.
Down below we have 2 heads / showers, 3 cabins, a lounge (settee) and a galley (kitchen). I also have a desk dedicated to working. … We use Victron power for almost all our power needs coupled with 800 use-able amp hours of lithium batteries (Freedom Won).
We have 1500 wats of solar with a potential 60 amps of wind generators as well as a Diesel Generator (Westerbeke).
Our motor is a 2006 Volvo Penta D2-75 with just on 1000 hours. Our sails are in a fair condition and our rigging constantly checked and anything that needs attention is replaced at any point. We dont push our boat like racing boats are pushed because we dont like to pay for broken parts and they become very expensive quickly. I do enjoy our ability to sail in light winds and the Bahamas so far has given us the best sailing conditions. We generally do between 5 and 9 knots of speed depending wind direction and strength and try to go out in as mild conditions as we can possibly control.
We make our own water when at anchor with our water maker and in general have a very green footprint aboard Caribbean Soul.
