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An Alcohol Policy on Your Boat

Published on February 1, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you have an alcohol policy on your boat? Why you should. Far from “ruining” our cruising, less drinking has improved it!

Meal Planning for a Boat Charter Vacation

Published on January 9, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

Burning Trash When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 2, 2013; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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.

Water Usage on a Boat

Published on December 19, 2012; last updated on June 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

Controlling Expenses While Cruising Your Boat

Published on November 7, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 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.

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.

Spanish for Cruisers

Published on October 31, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Headed to Spanish-speaking countries? You need this book -- specialized vocabulary you won't find elsewhere, arranged by cruising situation.

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

Blue Horizons

Published on June 24, 2012; last updated on January 14, 2023 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 . . .

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 . . .

Provisioning by Dinghy

Published on June 27, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here's how to do it!

If you’re taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here’s how to do it!

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