tips, reviews and how-to's for your liveaboard cruising
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:
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
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
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
Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause — and 3 boat features that will really help. [More] Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate
Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable. [More] Nail Care Tools
The toilet is clogged or the boat needs a pumpout . . . but you need to go. What do you do? [More] Emergency Toilet: The Wag Bag
How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40. [More] Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage
Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . . [More] In the Laundry Room
What do galley storage areas on a boat look like in real life? A photo tour of the lockers on our boat just as they really are! [More] Real-Life Galley Storage
Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard. [More] Organizing Bags without Cardboard
