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Get inspired to live a life aboard!

Quotes, Movies, Books, and More to Inspire Sailors

Find inspiration to get you ready for your next sailing adventure or even world travel while living on a sailboat.

To inspire you for the sailing lifestyle, these lists will keep you reaching for freedom and prepare you for your new life as a sailor! The topics we cover include:

  • Sailor sayings and inspirational quotes about the sailing life
  • Sailing movies, documentaries, and songs about sailing and the ocean
  • Sailing books with stories from sailors as well as books about how to live on a sailboat
  • YouTube channels and Instagram accounts from sailors who share their stories and experiences living on a sailboat

Find Sailing Inspiration

Browse lists of books, movies, songs, and more.


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