Okay, you bought the boat. But now you need insurance. And the insurance companies want you to have boating experience. How do you get it? Our insurance expert shares her best tips.
Links:
International Waters Insurance Services
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Courses
American Sailing Association (ASA)
International Sailing School Association (ISSA)
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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