Where are the wood plugs if you have an emergency hull breach? Ask yourself the question before you need them.
No – A Cruiser’s Power Word
No may be as important to say as yes when you’re cruising. Here’s an important of good times for cruisers to say no.
Mold and Mildew on a Boat
Bleach doesn’t kill mold spores. Neither does Lysol. Here’s what actually works, surface by surface.
Cruising & Friends
Making new friends, leaving friends behind. It can be tough on both ends. Eleven suggestions to make it easier.
Small Hands and Caring for Minor Injuries
Minor injuries (especially on your hands) are inevitable. Especially if your hands are the only ones small enough to do the job.
Boat Safety Briefing for Guests
What to cover before you leave the dock — and the questions to ask your guests before you go.
How to Keep Medical Records Onboard
Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it.
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.
How to Avoid Cruiser Stress
Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these.
Dealing with Cold Weather When Boating
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.