
Get inspired to live a life aboard!
Quotes, Movies, Books, and More to Inspire Sailors
This section is packed with inspirational content to get you ready for your next sailing adventure or even world travel while living on a sailboat.
There are many ways to get motivation and excitement for your next adventure on the water and many different avenues for gaining inspiration.
The open water is a beautiful place, but it’s also an intimidating one. It can be challenging to stay motivated and keep pushing yourself toward the goals that will get you out there exploring the sailing lifestyle.
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”
– Oprah Winfrey
We’ll share popular inspirational sailing quotes, movies, songs, and books that will keep you reaching for freedom and prepare you for your new life as a sailor.
To help get you motivated and inspired for the sailing lifestyle, here are a few of the lists and resources we’ll provide.
- 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 that share their stories and experiences living on a sailboat
We’ll share the above and other sources of inspiration for life moving with the wind!
Sailing Inspiration Posts
Browse lists of books, movies, songs, and more.

15 Best Sailing YouTube Channels and Popular Sailing Vlogs
This list features the best sailing YouTube channels and vlogs offering firsthand insight into this adventurous lifestyle, plus inspiration to keep striving for your sailing dream.

11 Best Sailing Instagram Accounts to Inspire You to Sail Away
If you’re looking for a little sailing inspiration, look no further than Instagram. The app is packed with amazing photos and videos of people sailing in all corners of the world.

35 Best Books for Sailors: Adventures, Sailing Stories, and Guides
So what are the best books for sailors? We’ve compiled a list of 35 great options, perfect for anyone who loves spending time on the open water or who dreams of living on a boat.

17 Best Sailing Movies & Documentaries
Not much beats a good movie binge – so I’ve put together a list of some of the best sailing movies and documentaries to inspire and humble even the saltiest sailors.

50 of the Best Sailing Quotes to Live By
This list contains 50 of the best sailing quotes, whether from a famous writer, poet, or a well-known cruiser.

Ultimate Sailing Songs for Inspiration and Life on the Water
Nothing adds to the feeling of being on the open water like a playlist of the best sailing songs to listen to while underway.
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