Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these. [More] How to Avoid Cruiser Stress
How to Avoid Cruiser Stress
Common Problems & Worries
Living on a boat isn't all palm trees and umbrella drinks.
Worried about fire, sinking, hurricanes . . . or being overrun by bugs?
Wondering what in the world you've gotten yourself into? It happens to us all. Find practical help and words of encouragement here!
Check Your Ditch Bag
It’s not enough to just create a ditch bag and forget about it. You need to make sure it’s still in good shape. And update it for your current cruising plans. Here’s how. [More] Check Your Ditch Bag
Dealing with Cold Weather on the ICW
Mobs of cruisers head south down the ICW in the fall looking for warm weather. But what if you get caught in the cold? Here’s a cruiser’s best tips for staying warm on a chilly boat. [More] Dealing with Cold Weather on the ICW
U.S. Cruisers – UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs are Your Friends
How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States. [More] U.S. Cruisers – UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs are Your Friends
How to Deal with Problems
All cruisers have unexpected problems come up. But how you deal with them will make the difference. Here’s what we learned from some unexpected medical issues while cruising. [More] How to Deal with Problems
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Try This
Feeling overwhelmed by all you have to do? Here are some tips to help make it easier. [More] When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Try This
How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?
Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work. [More] How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?
What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?
Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance? [More] What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?
Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat
While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience. [More] Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat
How Do You Keep Track?
How do you keep track of periodic things–from maintenance to renewing your boat registration? Tech can help. [More] How Do You Keep Track?
