Adventure · Sailing · Life Design
Life is the greatest
adventure of all.
I spent six years sailing the world. Now I'm back on land — surfing, working remotely, and helping adventurous people design lives full of freedom, stability, and the courage to reinvent themselves.
6
Years at Sea
About Alie
From the open ocean
to the open road.
For six years, I lived aboard a sailboat and documented every passage, every storm, and every breathtaking sunrise on my YouTube channel. The ocean taught me everything I know about freedom, self-reliance, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself.
Now I'm back on land — learning to surf in Nosara, working with Bluewater Cruising helping aspiring cruisers get out on the water, and building a life that keeps the adventure alive.
What I Do
Three ways I can help you
Sailing Coaching
Bluewater Cruising helps aspiring cruisers get the answers, the confidence and the training they need to make their ocean going dreams a reality.
Learn MoreLife Design
After 6 years at sea, I came back to land and had to rebuild everything. I share the lessons I learned that helped me reinvent my life.
Follow AlongFunding Freedom
Remote work, freelancing, and building income streams that travel with you. Real talk about how to fund the life you actually want.
Read MoreWatch the Journey
Six years of life at sea
The Unimaginable Has Happened
When a sailor's nightmare actually pans out. Ben and Alie are in the remotest corner of the world when hit by bad weather and bad luck.
The Dream Comes True
In the secret locations of Mexico, where surf and sailing come together in perfect harmony.
The Realities of Long Passages
No land in sight, no one around but you and your partner. No one to rely on but yourself. How would you do?
On Instagram
Follow the adventure
You can tell by my face I don't get waves like this often. Lapping up waves in Scorpion Bay 🤙🏻 #sailtosurf #longboard
If you dream of escaping the 9-5, love to travel, love adventure, the ocean and aren't afraid to challenge yourself… you are my people. 🌊
Hello! Let me introduce myself. In 2019 I bought a 1989 sailboat on debt and moved aboard. 5 years later — sailing across the Pacific. ⛵️
Day 3 sailing across the ocean. Newly installed solar working perfectly. Making ice underway 🤯 #oceancrossing #pacificocean
Costa Rica called and we answered. Two weeks of surf, remote work, and rediscovering what adventure means on land.
You don't need a boat to live an adventurous life. You just need the courage to keep saying yes.
What Students Say
Real people. Real results.
"Without Bluewater Cruising we would not be out here on the water. We have learned about relationships, finances, boats, maintenance, insurance, and so much more. The team has been an invaluable resource every step of the way."
Kevin McGivney
Google · Apr 16, 2025
Without Bluewater Cruising we would not be out here on the water. We have learned about relationships, finances, boats, maintenance, insurance, and so much more. The team has been an invaluable resource every step of the way.
Kevin McGivney
We've had a dream of living on a sailboat for over 10 years. 9 months ago we made the decision to get some help to make our dreams a reality. Now I'm here to tell you — the dream is becoming real. The coaching and community changed everything.
Barry Thornton
My wife and I have been a part of the Bluewater Cruising program for about 18 months. In that time, we have been coached by mentors, met other soon-to-be cruisers, and made real progress toward our dream. Worth every penny.
Brad Pawlak
Common Questions
Got questions?
I've got answers.
Ready to plan your sailing adventure?
Whether you're dreaming of your first ocean crossing or just trying to figure out if boatlife is for you, I can help you get there.
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