The Live Aboard Course by Boyd Jackson was a fantastic course even if you had experience of sail boats or not much, it helps paint the picture of what you are in for and the knowledge to take that step of living aboard. I really like the communication aspect, with Boyd’s easy going personality mixed with a wealth of knowledge, he makes you comfortable to ask any questions. I highly recommend it will not only give you the tools and knowledge to take that big but exciting step to live aboard, it ignites that inner passion to achieve that lifestyle.

Joining Learn to Live Aboard was great. Boyd’s genuine passion and hands-on experience. His tutorials, insider insights, and practical checklists offered not just knowledge, but empowerment. LTLA isn’t about romanticizing life at sea—it’s about real preparation. Their resources helped me - from handling weather and anchoring to provisioning and solo docking, with clarity and calm. Best of all, I now sail with purpose, curiosity, and the confidence to chart my own course. If you've ever dreamt of living aboard, cruising coastlines, or even just bareboat chartering with independence - this is a great place to start. LTLA’s blend of affordability, real-world wisdom, and a supportive community will transform your fear into freedom.

As someone new to both sailing and the liveaboard lifestyle, this course was incredibly valuable. It gave me a clear, step-by-step understanding of everything involved in planning and preparing to live aboard. I especially appreciated how practical the lessons felt. Boyd breaks down complex topics and shares real-world experience in a way that’s easy to apply. The modules on primary boat systems, trip planning, and understanding weather were standout highlights for me. They gave me the structure to plan safely and sustainably, and helped me see all sides of living aboard, not just the sailing and adventure, but the systems, safety, and decision-making behind it. I’m leaving with checklists, frameworks, and a mindset that I know will make a real difference once I’m on the water.

When I first found the Learn to Liveaboard course, living on a boat felt like a distant dream. I’d already spent months down internet rabbit holes and flipping through books, trying to piece together how people actually make the leap, and whether I could do it too. Working with Boyd completely changed that! He helped me turn my vague ideas into an actionable plan for how to make this lifestyle happen. The course content is exceptionally thorough, covering everything from the buying process to the practical realities of life aboard to knots, anchoring, and more! All was explained in a way that made it feel achievable. Boyd is a wealth of knowledge and incredibly generous with his time. He answered every question (and I had a lot!) with patience and real-world insight. What stands out most, though, is his genuine passion, not just for sailing, but for helping others realize their dreams on the water.

Completing the Learn To Live Aboard course has allowed me to refine in my mind what I need to do to live aboard quicker. I now know I can spend a lot less and do everything I would like to do on a much smaller boat. Completing the course has removed all the things that I had in my mind that were holding me back… I’m now ready!!

Boyd is a great guy! He is also a lot of fun, always up for new adventures and loves meeting new people, but is also very strict on safety. I have been sailing many times with him, he loves to teach us new stuff. I recommend his program 100%! You'll have the time of your life, go for it!!