ABOUT

Welcome! GoBuoyant is a website focusing on educating fellow yachties about personal finance and wealth management so that you can continue to live your best life whilst investing in your future.

Hi! I’m Jess, a fellow yachtie from New Zealand that has a passion for personal finance. GoBuoyant evolved to assist superyacht crew to create true financial independence while enjoying a lifestyle that you love, and ultimately  achieving this should be easy! The focus is not about giving advice but instead educating crew to take control of their financial situation with most of the articles and how-to content on this site targeted at those with minimal financial experience and presented in a way that makes sense. I write from my financial journey, experiences as a Purser on Superyachts, and integrate this with my knowledge as a Chartered Accountant (life before yachting).
 
As we know, working within the superyacht industry is a pretty unique and fascinating industry. As crew members, we have the opportunity to have a fantastic lifestyle and reach saving goals quicker than our friends back home but living the lifestyle of the rich is addictive. Similar to many yachties my first couple of years in the industry I spent my salary travelling, having amazing experiences and buying many rounds of drinks, leaving my bank account not as flush as I would have liked. I hit that point where I realised that I don’t want to be in the industry forever, therefore, I have consciously started to control my finances and looking for the most simplistic and effortless ways of making my money work for me. Next step, sharing this information with you! See my articles here and feel free to get in touch with me.
 
I hope that at the very minimum, you take away a new idea or a feeling of confidence or encouragement to take control of your finances.