Is the best way to just buy a boat and go? Or are there some better ways to learn how to cruise?
🎧Keep the Paperwork
Installing new gear on the boat? Yes, it’s worth making room for the paper manual–here’s why.
🎧Final Step for Any Project
No boat project is really finished until you do this final step–testing your work.
🎧Rigging Considerations
Need to replace your standing rigging? Here are two questions to ask before contracting with a shop to do the work.
🎧The Best Boat Slippers
What’s the most important feature of boat slippers? Here are one cruiser’s thoughts–along with her favorite pairs.
🎧Community Matters, Even in Boatyards
Price, facilities, convenience–all good things to consider in a boatyard. But what kind of community does it have?
🎧Focus on Favorites When Provisioning
When provisioning in places where basics are always available, focus on your favorites. Here’s what that means.
🎧Cruising IS Real Life!
Yes, cruising is real life. Here’s a glimpse into a day in the life.
🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License
Need an international radio license? Here are the steps to get your MMSI number for your boat radio.
🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?
Every cruising boat needs someone in charge of morale. Meet the happiness engineer.