Travels by boat are so much more uncertain than travels by land. We think we understand that and allow for it, but any cruiser’s first trip seems to be filled with surprises about just how long it takes. [More] Travel Time
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.
Cruising Stories: Working from a Boat
How feasible is it to support yourself by working while you cruise? What does it take to really do it? Elena from Kittiwake tells all! [More] Cruising Stories: Working from a Boat
New Pictures!
Photographer Ray Crowder takes great photos of people and boats in Boot Key Harbor – Marathon, Florida. I was thrilled with the photos he took of me! [More] New Pictures!
Cruising Stories: Successful Cruising
What is being a success at cruising? Jaye Linder tackles that question as friends have changed their plans and feel somewhat apologetic. [More] Cruising Stories: Successful Cruising
Summer in the Keys
Is it really feasible to spend the summer on a boat in the Keys? My experience (spolier: this is our second summer here). [More] Summer in the Keys
Redundancy and Back-Up Systems
How do you decide what back-up systems and components you need on your boat. Here’s the framework we use. [More] Redundancy and Back-Up Systems
US Check-In via ROAM App
A smartphone (or tablet) app to check in to the US when arriving by small boat — regardless of your nationality! Learn the ins and outs of the CBP ROAM app. [More] US Check-In via ROAM App
Rumbrella Regatta
An absolute riot. Organize a Rumbrella Regatta in your next anchorage! Here’s how it works. [More] Rumbrella Regatta
Cruising Stories: On Delivery with Holly Scott
Random thoughts from a night watch from Holly Scott, a delivery & charter captain who’s sailed since she was 3. [More] Cruising Stories: On Delivery with Holly Scott
What’s Your REAL Fuel Capacity?
Your boat has a 50-gallon fuel tank. Does that really mean you have 50 gallons of fuel that you can use? [More] What’s Your REAL Fuel Capacity?