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🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

Published on September 26, 2023; last updated on September 18, 2023 by Nica Waters

Need an international radio license? Here are the steps to get your MMSI number for your boat radio.  [More] 🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?

Published on September 19, 2023; last updated on September 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Every cruising boat needs someone in charge of morale. Meet the happiness engineer.  [More] 🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?

Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on September 14, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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If you were sick or injured while ashore, could you share the info first responders need to help you. Road ID can help. [More] Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

The Choice of Happiness

Published on September 13, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by John Herlig

An extended stay in West Palm Beach reminds one that adversity can contribute to happiness. You just need to make a choice. [More] The Choice of Happiness

8 Quick Tips for Hurricane Season

Published on September 6, 2023; last updated on September 6, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Remember these quick tips for hurricane season. They might save your boat–or your life. All you have to do is follow them. [More] 8 Quick Tips for Hurricane Season

🎧How to Use the Cruiser’s Net

Published on August 18, 2023; last updated on August 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The cruiser’s net is the best way to get help and information in any anchorage. Here’s how to use it. [More] 🎧How to Use the Cruiser’s Net

🎧Prepare for Hurricanes – 10 Tips to Help

Published on August 11, 2023; last updated on August 6, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricane season is here. These 10 (+) tips will help you prepare your boat.  [More] 🎧Prepare for Hurricanes – 10 Tips to Help

Joy, Terror, and the ICW

Published on July 19, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by John Herlig

The ICW has challenges for every sailor–no matter how salty. Here’s how John Herlig experienced it his first time. [More] Joy, Terror, and the ICW

🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

Published on July 18, 2023; last updated on July 12, 2023 by Nica Waters

Setting a good anchor means you know how much to put out. Marking your rode is key. Here’s how to do it. [More] 🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

🎧Cruising Elizabeth City

Published on July 11, 2023; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Nica Waters

Elizabeth City, on the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Route is well worth a visit. Here’s what we found when we landed.  [More] 🎧Cruising Elizabeth City

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