Cruising & Chartering

Ahhh, living the dream! But what's it really like? What do I need to know?

Tips and skills to help you have a great time, whether it's on your own boat or a charter:

Chartering

Cruising Stories

International Cruising

Underway

Also check out my free and paid courses to help every step of the way.

Cost Control While You Cruise

November 7, 2012 by Carolyn Shearlock

Controlling cruising costs involves more than just choosing between two products. The Pardey’s new DVD details many of the choices that will affect your budget. [More] Cost Control While You Cruise

Spanish for Cruisers

October 31, 2012 by Carolyn Shearlock

Headed to Spanish-speaking countries? You need this book — specialized vocabulary you won’t find elsewhere, arranged by cruising situation. [More] Spanish for Cruisers

Provisioning & Loyalty Cards

September 5, 2012 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t have a discount card at the grocery nearest the marina you’re at for just a few days? You may still be able to get those discounts! [More] Provisioning & Loyalty Cards

Blue Horizons

June 24, 2012 by Carolyn Shearlock

Blue Horizons isn’t a typical cruising book. There’s no how-to or travelogue. But if you want to know how voyaging makes you FEEL . . . [More] Blue Horizons

Celebrating from Afar

November 30, 2011 by Carolyn Shearlock

A concern for many cruisers is how to share special occasions with family and friends when you’re apart. Four ways to celebrate “together!” [More] Celebrating from Afar

If you were sick or injured while ashore, would you have ID? And would that ID provide a way for first responders to contact someone on your boat? Or know what meds you take? Your medical conditions — or drug allergies? Road ID provides all this and more! [More] Road ID: ID for Boaters Too