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How To Tie a Boat To a Mooring Ball

Published on March 16, 2026; last updated on March 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat tied to a mooring ball at sunset in a calm harbor anchorage

Tie up wrong and your line chafes through at night. Here’s the right method — and how to add storm security.

How to Get Past New Cruiser Fear?

Published on February 26, 2026; last updated on March 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you fight nerves when doing something a little scary? Me? I just fake it . . .

Creating and Leaving a Float Plan

Published on February 18, 2026; last updated on February 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

USCG Float Plan

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

8 Things to Know Before Sailing to the Bahamas

Published on February 16, 2026; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Turquoise water and palm-lined beach on a sunny day in the Bahamas

Eight things most first-timers wish they’d known before sailing to the Bahamas — from surprise passages to weather to ciguatera.

You’ll Never Be Ready. Go Anyway!

Published on February 4, 2026; last updated on February 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three Things to Know Before Going Cruising

Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don’t feel “ready” and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway!

Adjusting to Life Aboard: The Mental Side Nobody Warned You About

Published on January 15, 2026; last updated on March 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two sailors examining a boat and working through a problem together

Nobody warned you it would feel like this. Here’s why it does — and what actually helps.

🎧Hunting for Glass Fishing Floats

Published on December 27, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

glass float in net - hunting for glass fishing bloats

Seashells are lovely but searching for glass fishing floats is far more challenging and a thrilling hobby for cruisers.

Dealing with Unpredictable Boat Travel Times – Lessons for Cruisers

Published on December 25, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

heeling sailboat from the cockpit - unpredictable boat travel time

Dealing with unpredictable boat travel time is one of the biggest challenges for new cruisers. Here’s one first-timer’s story for you to learn from.

🎧Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising

Published on November 29, 2025; last updated on November 22, 2025 by Nica Waters

Man carving a turkey outdoors - celebrating thanksgiving when cruising

Celebrating Thanksgiving while Cruising can be a challenge. But, even if it doesn’t look like past holidays, it brings its own rewards.

Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

Published on November 24, 2025; last updated on November 22, 2025 by Pamela Douglas

Man carving a turkey outdoors - celebrating thanksgiving when cruising

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. It would actually be pretty easy for me to be sad about all we’re missing this particular Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday, a chance to gather family and friends around a groaning table, where the food may be the visual focus, but the real point is being together and being grateful for what […]

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