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Don’t be intimidated by the thought of provisioning to cruise Mexico! What you need to know before you depart the United States. [More] Provisioning to Cruise Mexico
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The true story of what happens when you go outside your comfort zone. WAY outside. [More] Love with a Chance of Drowning
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Your dinghy is your car when you’re on the boat. You really don’t want to see it go up in flames because of a careless mistake! [More] Don’t Burn the Dinghy!
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Whether you’re chartering or just spending a weekend on the boat, spending a little time organizing your food will pay big benefits when it comes time to cook! [More] 14 Simple Steps to Organizing Your Galley on a Charter
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Charter companies always say they provide everything . . . and they do a pretty good job of it. But tucking a couple of extras in your suitcase will ensure you have the galley tools you need. [More] Chartering? Take These!
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Use your potato masher to retrieve a halyard up the mast instead of the bosun’s chair . . . [More] Potato Masher = Bosun’s Chair??
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Do you have an alcohol policy on your boat? Why you should. Far from “ruining” our cruising, less drinking has improved it! [More] An Alcohol Policy on Your Boat
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Chartering is a great way to try out cruising. But bareboat charter meal planning is new for most of us. How to have meals everyone will love! [More] Charter Meal Planning
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Many wonderful cruising areas don’t have much in the way of trash service. And so you have to do it yourself. Here are a few tips on responsibly burning what you can. [More] Burning Trash
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How much water do cruisers typically use? And how do they use it? Here’s what you need to know before you head out on a longer trip! [More] Water Usage on a Boat
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