Preparing to Cruise

Cruising involves so much -- and some skills and mindsets that many of us find a little different than for living on land.

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Routing Long Passages with Fast Seas

Published on September 8, 2021; last updated on September 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you plan your route for a long passage? It’s easy with a nifty app called Fast Seas. [More] Routing Long Passages with Fast Seas

Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

Published on September 7, 2021; last updated on September 1, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details about the differences between documentation and registration, and why you might choose to title your boat one way or another. [More] Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

Cruising & Money

Published on August 25, 2021; last updated on August 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much money will you need to start cruising? [More] Cruising & Money

When Are You Ready to Start Cruising?

Published on August 18, 2021; last updated on August 11, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you decide when you’re ready to take off cruising? [More] When Are You Ready to Start Cruising?

Taking the Leap to Cruising

Published on August 4, 2021; last updated on August 3, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the scariest thing about cruising? Just learning to take that big leap. Here’s some encouragement. [More] Taking the Leap to Cruising

Plans and Cruising

Published on June 23, 2021; last updated on June 22, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Plans aren’t necessarily bad, we just have to be willing to change them. Sometimes for no other reason than to keep things fun. [More] Plans and Cruising

Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

Published on June 16, 2021; last updated on June 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a life as a cruiser? Then start doing at least one thing every day that will help you meet your goal. [More] Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

The Most Important Way to Prep for Cruising

Published on June 2, 2021; last updated on June 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can take classes. You can read books. You can watch videos. But there’s only one thing you can do that will make you a more successful cruiser over time. [More] The Most Important Way to Prep for Cruising

The First Year “Cruising” – One Cruiser’s Tale

Published on August 1, 2020; last updated on June 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Tijerina

You buy your boat and refit it. You’re ready to cruise, right? One freshman cruiser tells what the first year cruising and learning curve is really like. [More] The First Year “Cruising” – One Cruiser’s Tale

Gaining Boating Experience To Get Insurance

Published on June 27, 2020; last updated on June 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Have you bought a boat before learning to sail? Here are some ideas for gaining boating experience so you can insure your vessel for the best rate. [More] Gaining Boating Experience To Get Insurance