Thinking about starting a YouTube channel to fund your cruising? Seems simple enough, right? Elena of Kittiwake tells what it’s really like. [More] Kittiwake on Having a YouTube Channel
Kittiwake on Having a YouTube Channel
Living on a Boat
What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:
Cruising with a Large Dog
Wondering how to go cruising with a big dog? What can you do to make it easier? Answers here from Pamela Douglas Webster, who cruises with Honey, a golden retriever. [More] Cruising with a Large Dog
Provisioning without a Car
How in the world do you go grocery shopping or, worse yet, a really big stock-up without a car? How we do it. [More] Provisioning without a Car
How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?
How much propane do you need to carry for your adventure? Rule of thumb and useful info for how much is really in that tank! [More] How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?
Weather Watching
If you’re living on a boat, weather is just as important when you’re at anchor, on a mooring or even at anchor as it is on passage. Another key for staying safe in your cruising. [More] Weather Watching
How to Quiet Clanking Halyards
Five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast. Silence them on your boat for a better night’s sleep! [More] How to Quiet Clanking Halyards
Boat Mess
Think your boat is messy when you’re working on a project? Take a look at ours! [More] Boat Mess
6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4
No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone? [More] 6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4
Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition. [More] Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
ugowear Waterproof Phone Case & Wallet
Worried about dropping your phone in the water? Here’s a universal waterproof case that will fit any phone and floats so you can find it. [More] ugowear Waterproof Phone Case & Wallet
