Lazy Gecko Sailing follows Jeremiah and Brittany Gowl’s life afloat. The boat history includes an Antares catamaran and an earlier monohull, with family life and maintenance forming part of the journey.
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The people behind Lazy Gecko Sailing and Adventures
Jeremiah Gowl from San Diego, California.
Brittany Gowl from Orilla, Canada.
Jeremy and Brittany met in a bar (since closed) called Lazy Gecko in Florida, where the inspiration for their YouTube channel name came from.
Rhys Gowl from Cove Springs, Florida.
They also had a cat onboard.
They operate under Lazy Gecko Sailing LLC based in Spring Hill, Florida.
For other accounts of family routines at sea, see Sailing Zatara and Sailing La Vagabonde.
Boats and projects
This section covers boats and projects described in the channel’s history; it is not a current ownership register.
Boats featured in the story
Lazy Gecko says a 2013 Antares 44i with an owner’s cabin and galley down design, featuring 3 cabins and 2 heads.
It’s considered by the cruising community to be the ultimate bluewater catamaran designed for sailing around the world. Antares only produces one model which is fully spec’d for world cruising.
Previously, Jeremiah and Brittany owned a much smaller monohull which became a victim of Hurricane Matthew. This was a temporary boat they paid about $60,000 for so they could learn sailing, in addition to taking sailing lessons.
Given the dependability of Antares, the family hasn’t needed to upgrade much in the way of mechanical or electrical parts.
They have:
- Replaced 2 of their batteries costing $7,000
- Installed a brand new watermaker
Journeys and notable episodes
Lazy Gecko have previously sailed in:
- The Caribbean
- The Bahamas
- The Exumas
- Dominican Republic
Despite having argubly one of the world’s best bluewater catamarans, they haven’t sailed extensively. This may be due to COVID-19 restrictions or custody arrangements with their kids.
Lazy Gecko hasn’t collaborated with any other creators as of 2023.
Some notable moments in their history include:
- Having their rudder fail at the worst possible time
- Going through several challenging thunderstorms
- Responding to a Mayday call
- Dragging anchor more than once
Most of their cruising is in calm coastal waterways so it’s not expected to see any wild moments.
The Bahamas also appear in the journeys covered in Sailing Zola.
Income and funding
The channel’s income cannot be established from views or subscriber counts alone. Advertising rates, audience support and commercial agreements vary, while filming, travel and boat expenses affect what is left after costs.
The earlier profile describes the following sources of revenue. These do not establish a verified monthly earnings total.
- Jeremiah’s army pension
- Sales of their merch
- YouTube advertising revenue
- Uncut sailing videos on Vimeo
- Dividends from their investments
Related information: please reach out.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names feature in the story?
S/V Calypso
Which locations does the profile cover?
The journeys covered in this profile include the Bahamas. These are locations from the channel’s earlier story, not a statement of its current position. Check the date of a creator’s update before using it to infer where they are now.
What is known about Lazy Gecko Sailing and Adventures’s net worth?
This profile does not have verified financial records establishing a net-worth figure. Earlier estimates based on boat values, views or assumed business income were not supported by sufficient sourcing and have been removed. A vessel’s value alone does not establish its owner’s wealth.
