Jarrad “Yoshi” Laver and Bonita Herewane left city life in South Australia after years living in a converted bus to pursue full-time sailing in 2015.
The pair had no prior sailing experience, and they bought their first boat—a Bruce Roberts 40 ft cutter, Nandji. Eventually, they honed their skills, crossed the Coral Sea, and ventured offshore.
According to the 2025 estimates, Sailing Nandji Net Worth is $1 million. Explore the most recent updates regarding Sailing Nandji earnings and other details about their life.
| Real names | Jarrad Laver; Bonita Herewane |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Birthday | Bonita Herewane – 29 September; Jarrad Laver – August 22 |
| Birthplace | South Australia |
| Age | Jarrad “Yoshi” Laver: 36, Bonita Herewane: 35 |
| Height | Bonita Herewane – 5ft 7in; Jarrad Laver – 5ft 9in |
| Weight | Bonita Herewane – 65kg; Jarrad Laver – 77kg |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Profession | Sailing YouTubers |
| Website | sailingnandji.com |
Table of Contents
Sailing Nandji Estimated Earnings
Considering the different sources including YouTube yielding the crew enough revenue, it can be stated that their estimated monthly earnings are around $15K to $25K. Yearly earnings are around $180K to $300K.
Revenue generating streams and the estimated earnings from these streams are as follows:
| Revenue Generating Streams | Estimated Earnings |
| YouTube (including ads) | $7K to $12K a month |
| $1K to $2K per sponsored post | |
| Product Sales (sailingnandji-shop.com), Sponsorships and Affiliate Deals | $2K to $4K a month |
| Patreon Support | $500 to $1.5K a month |
| PayPal Donations | $500 to $700 a month |
Key Possessions
Boats that Sailing Nandji – Frothlyfe crew own include original Nandji, a Bruce Roberts 40 ft cutter-rigged sloop purchased in Airlie Beach for about 57,000 AUD (approximately 38,000 USD).
They also reportedly own a house in South Australia. Estimated annual boat maintenance costs range between $2K and 5K/year.
Also, they own Nandji II, a larger Tayana 47 cutter-sloop, equipped for long-term cruising with a lithium power bank, solar array (approximately 1600 W), inboard diesel engine, generator, and desalination unit.
Before the boats, Jarrad Laver and Bonita Herewane lived in a converted Toyota Coaster bus named “Froth”, which they sold to fund the move to Nandji.
Family, Crew, and Relationship
Jarrad “Yoshi” Laver and Bonita Herewane are a couple from South Australia who left traditional city life behind in 2017 to live on board their boat.
They are parents to a daughter, Tallula Mae, born in March 2021 while they were based in Malaysia. Eventually, they became a family of three plus their dog.
Their whippet, Marley, as a part of the crew, travels with them around the world.
Occasionally, additional crew members join for ocean passages. One of the examples is a crew member, Claudia from Switzerland, who joined Jarrad and Bonita during a trip in 2024.
Conclusion
Yoshi and Bonita transformed from rookie bus-dwellers into seasoned sailing YouTubers and have been continuing with circumnavigating the globe with their daughter Tallula and dog Marley. With their content creation, the pair has been drawing the attention of viewers, which is further boosting their overall wealth.
