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Learn to live aboard...

Live your best life

There’s nothing quite like the freedom of sailing off to secluded beaches, away from the crowds and chaos of “normal” life. Learn to live aboard and you’ll spend your days doing exactly what you want – living!

Imagine…sandy beaches, good health, fresh air, always happy and smiling. This can be your life on a boat.

And it’s more achievable than you might think.

Fear is crippling!

We’re all afraid of something, and a little fear in our lives will often keep us safe. It’s healthy. But don’t let it ruin your life. The best way to overcome your fears of living on a boat is to learn.

Learn to live aboard, from people who have been doing it for decades, and unlock a whole new life! Learn safely, and supportively and build a sound understanding of all aspects of boating life.

Real preparation

Whether you’re looking to sail the oceans of the world, spend time cruising the coastlines, looking for weekends away or you’re just a charter/bareboat junkie, we’re here to work with you and fast-track you safely to a more enjoyable boating experience.

With sound learning from experienced live aboard boaties, you’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll be on your way.

Just $7 a month!

For less than the price of a weekly beer, join the Learn to Live Aboard crew and have direct and exclusive access to a wealth of boating information; tutorial videos; insight videos from others; a growing learning platform where you’ll understand the theory behind everything boating and all the apps and programs you’ll need to live aboard safely. We’ll help you better understand navigation; the weather; boat maintenance; planning; safety and so much more.

Can you afford not to be a part of this amazing opportunity to change your life forever?

Learn to live aboard

Learn to Live Aboard (LTLA) is a unique learning environment where you will learn to live aboard a boat. We take you through all the basics to enable you to better understand the many aspects of a safe and enjoyable time on the water. From years of experience, and a desire to help others, our team of seasoned sailors will be there to support you along the way. So much learning and support right at your fingertips, 24/7!

Follow life onboard

We share our tutorials and liveaboard interviews on YouTube and through our Member learning portal.

Watch and learn from real-life experiences.

Learning portal

You’ll have direct access to a growing suite of links and downloadable apps and resources, hand-picked to get you on the water safer, sooner.

We’re taking the pain and frustration out of learning.

Many ways to learn

You can learn at your own pace through our learning portal; you can join a group master class and learn in a team environment; we can customise a one-on-one learning program unique to your needs; you can join us for a Hands On Sailing Trip (HOST) or we can come to you and help you learn on your own boat.

Always supporting

No matter what your question or query – you reach out and we will respond.

New members are also welcome to a free “Position Fix” zoom chat to discuss where you’re at and where you’d like to be. Together, we’ll make a plan to get you on track to a wonderful life living aboard a boat.

I’ll take appreciation any way I can get it.

This is living! Simply sailing.

Jenna and Simin keeping a watchful eye.

Navigation, when learned, is rewarding.

I’m always at home on the ocean.

The boys hauling the main sail in Tahiti.

Chris putting some muscle into the headsail.

Cruising through Croatia. Perfect!

Getting some hands-on experience trimming sails.

Sunset navigation – it’s a different experience.

Dorky Captain at the helm. Look out!

There’s no other life than life on the ocean.

Climb aboard...

Here to help you learn to live aboard safely and enjoyably.

Our aim is simple: The stuff we’ve learned over decades through trial and error, the hard way, we’re out to help you learn in a much quicker, safer and more enjoyable environment. You’ll learn from our mistakes.

Easily accessible in this digital age, and well-experienced in all aspects of life aboard, we will support, encourage and lead you through the potential pitfalls of life on the water.

As a member, you will have access to a myriad of information 24/7. Access to live events; video tutorials; cheat sheet checklists; a ton of downloadable resources and the growing collection of modules in our fancy Learning Centre.

No matter what stage of your live-aboard journey you’re on, we’ll work with you to build a program and a plan that’s going to work best for you.

In short, we’re here to help. And, I compel you to take up our offer of new membership at just $7 per month (that’s just $84 for the year! How cheap is that? Can’t buy a beer for that price!

We’re opening up our membership at this insanely ridiculous, rock-bottom price for a limited time only and you, as a founding member, joining at this rate, will always be treated as royalty here at Learn to Live Aboard.

Come and say hi. If you have any questions, drop me an email any time, directly to boyd@learntoliveaboard.com.au.

I look forward to helping you on your journey to living aboard.

Have an awesome day!

Boyd Jackson

What people say...

Testimonials from past crew members.

Throw us a line...

We’re here to help, so get in touch with any questions or queries you might have.

+61 407 901 721 (WhatsApp)

boyd@learntoliveaboard.com.au

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