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ICW First Time? Here’s Some Quick Advice

Published on September 20, 2023; last updated on September 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

the ICW in fall with a trawler in the distance

Headed down the ICW for the first time this fall? Here’s some quick advice to keep in mind. You’ve got this! [More] ICW First Time? Here’s Some Quick Advice

🎧How to Make an Insurance Hurricane Plan

Published on September 1, 2023; last updated on August 27, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to make a hurricane plan for your insurer? Here’s what it should include.  [More] 🎧How to Make an Insurance Hurricane Plan

Safety Briefing for Boat Guests

Published on August 9, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

Man with white hair pointing on boat with little girl - safety briefing

If you have guests on the boat, you’ll want to give a safety briefing. Here’s a reminder of the important info you need to include. [More] Safety Briefing for Boat Guests

How to Keep Medical Records Onboard

Published on August 2, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sample of Medical records onboard

Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it. [More] How to Keep Medical Records Onboard

How to Get Help in an Emergency

Published on July 26, 2023; last updated on July 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person hanging from helicopter - do you know how to get help in an emergency

If you live on a boat, how do you get help in an emergency? It depends on where you are and on what type of emergency. [More] How to Get Help in an Emergency

🎧If You Have to Abandon Ship

Published on May 12, 2023; last updated on May 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Would you be ready if you had to abandon your cruising boat? Learn from one cruiser who found out the hard way. [More] 🎧If You Have to Abandon Ship

How to Avoid Cruiser Stress

Published on November 16, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these.  [More] How to Avoid Cruiser Stress

Check Your Boat’s Ditch Bag

Published on November 9, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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 Boat’s Ditch Bag

Dealing with Cold Weather When Boating

Published on September 28, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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 When Boating

How to Deal with Problems When Cruising on Your Boat

Published on July 20, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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 Cruising on Your Boat

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