What is The Coastal Folk?

We are a family collective who have a passion for creating freedom through everyday life. Where by we make choices that have positive consequences for our lifestyle. These choices are extensive but all interrelated with the base structured by mindset, health, and financial freedom. After years of fine tuning our own lifestyle we want to pass on our knowledge to other like minded people so we can one day meet you in an anchorage.

What are your guides about?

Our entry level guides start with the basics of what living aboard entails.

Whilst our extensive guide covers all the topics associated with getting yourself into a position to A) being able to afford a boat, and B) what to do when you are at that stage, prior to purchase.

Who are these guides for?

We have written these for anyone willing to work towards this lifestyle. It's simple and easy to follow and you'll probably be surprised how easily you can make changes for it to become more achievable.

What exactly do I get when I buy your guides?

You’ll get a beautifully designed digital PDF you can read on your phone, tablet, or computer. It includes real life insights, practical strategies, mindset shifts, and our own hard earned lessons from life afloat with a family. Some guides also include bonus worksheets or checklists.

Are these guides just inspirational or actually practical?

Both. We keep things honest. You’ll get reflections that spark deeper thought and clear, actionable tips we use every day on our boat. This isn’t sugar coated, it’s lived experience designed to help you think, plan and prepare.

Do these guide tell me how or where to sail?

Not these ones. We focus on the realities of live aboard life and how to get in the position of buying a boat.

In our extensive guide we delve into choosing a boat to suit what type of sailing you are planning on doing, or what type of sailor you are. Whilst on the agenda of where to sail. We are very passionate about working that our yourself. If you enter this with an open mindset you will explore and find so many hidden gems along your journey that aren't in any guides.

Whats it’s like our there living on the ocean?

It’s one of the most rewarding things we have done in life. Nothing quite compares to the freedom, isolation and being immersed in nature everyday.

At times its brutally tough and challenging but well worth the experience.

I’m not sure I’m ready yet, should I still buy the guides?

Absolutely. Our guides are designed to help you figure that out. You’ll come away clearer on whether this lifestyle fits your values, and what it will take to make it real. Our bonus Self Reflection Worksheet will walk you through the right questions.