What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks! [More] Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat

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What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks! [More] Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat
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If someone on your boat develops health problems, are you prepare? Here’s how we’ve made sure medical issues are manageable. [More] Dealing with Medical Problems on a Boat
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If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?
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What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide. [More] Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries
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Clutter on your boat can make you crazy. Here are a few tips to make decluttering more manageable. [More] Declutter – For Your Sanity
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Ready to decorate your boat for the holidays? But don’t want to store lots of stuff or discard it afterwards? Here are some great ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment. [More] How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving
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How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to. [More] Celebrating Holidays on a Boat
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It’s important to give up single-use products whenever possible. And it’s gotten easier–thanks to these nifty products. [More] Get Rid of Single-Use Plastics
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When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But also can foster community. [More] VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend
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When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced. [More] Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat
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