Although they don't keep track, the couple estimate that they have so far covered around 5,000 miles on their travels

Sarah said: 'This adventure has been absolutely awesome so far. I wouldn't change it for the world.

'We have given up a lot of comforts, but the contact with nature and the incredible friends we have made along the way makes it all worth it so far.

'We feel sailing together has made our relationship stronger. Of course we have disagreements and there is nowhere to really escape.

'But you depend on each other, and we make up quickly. It also helps that we have guests a lot of the time, so we get to be with other people.

Renato admits that if things get heated his best strategy is to go catch some waves on his surfboard to spend time alone.

'People who sail the world usually have years of experience.

'When we first told people of our plans, they thought we were crazy. They said we would die.'

Along with savings, the couple fund their travels by offering travellers the chance to get a taste of sailing life and join them on a stretch