Inspiring sailors to follow on Instagram
Instagram is a brilliant platform for both sharing personal photos, and exploring the wider world through the eyes of those who share your interests. Checking out awesome places that sailors are visiting, and how they are dealing with the challenges they encounter on the water, can be fascinating and exciting to see.
If you’re looking to freshen up your feed, take a look at the following inspiring sailors to follow on Instagram…
Liz Clark (@captainlizclark)
Liz Clark been sailing around the world for 10yrs now, just doing her thing, helping to educate us along the way. Clark’s a surfer, a conservationist and a captain who helps raise awareness on a range of issues such as plastic in our oceans, the horrible culling of sharks and the effects of sunscreen ingredients on our coral reefs. Follow her on instagram and watch her on-the-water adventures she shares with her feline friend Tropicat!
Sailing Nandji (@sailing_nandji)
Follow Bonita and Yosh on their beloved sailing yacht with their young daughter Tallulah and dog Marley – they live their lives onboard the Nandji with plans to see the world from its deck. They offer an insight into life in the cabin and the amazing places they get to visit as a family, they are absolute ocean-dwellers who love life on the sea. Give their Instagram account a follow to see their inspiring sailing adventures.
Laura Corbe (@lauracorbe)
Laura sails on s/v Sandy Feet along with her husband and two daughters. She shares the most stunning photography of some of the most amazing creatures in the sea. Corbe and her family are avid supporters of shark conservation as well as other marine life. She shows interactions with sharks, dolphins and will inspire you to get out your wetsuit, snorkel and Go Pro when you next go sailing. Laura posts educational posts without being preachy about her time on the water. Give her Instagram a follow for a visual treat.
SV Delos (@svdelos)
Tag along with this family of three on the SV Delos as they sail around the world – watch their stories of sailing, travel and adventure as they visit some amazing places and show us how their life unfolds at sea. Give their account a follow to see the wonderful sailing memories they’re making as a family.
MJ Sailing (@mattandjessicasailing)
Matt and Jessica swapped their home, careers and consistency for a life less ventured back in 2012. They threw off the dock lines and set off on an adventure of a lifetime. From a season in Central America to crossing the Atlantic twice they like to venture outside the box! They have previously visited our sister harbour here in Plymouth. Follow their account and watch their whirlwind life and journey unfold.
Jessie Brave (@jessiebrave)
Follow the adventures of Jessie, Luke and baby Otis onboard their 37’ boat – there’s a beautiful, romantic story behind them setting sail together. See them make their way across oceans as Jessie shares beautiful photos of their experience. To see the joy of their voyages follow their Instagram.
Sailing Uma (@sailinguma)
Dan and Kika circumnavigated the Caribbean over 3yrs, sailed through the Bahamas, along the east coast of North America and crossed the North Atlantic. Whilst sailing in the UK they also visited our sister harbour here in Plymouth. They’ve spent 2yrs exploring the wonders of the Norwegian coastline making their way across the Arctic circle and now they are pointing the bow south and entering the warm Mediterranean. Follow their account to see their amazing life onboard and their adventures.
We hope you’ve been inspired by our selection of sailors to follow on Instagram – even if you can’t drop everything and sail away right now, it’s wonderful to be able to share these nautical adventures around the world!
