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Should I Go Cruising?

Published on June 2, 2026; last updated on June 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Silhouettes of people watching the sunset - sunset traditions

Should I go cruising on my own boat? here are seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you.

How Cruisers Establish Florida Residency

Published on May 23, 2026; last updated on May 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stamped envelopes representing the mail service cruisers use to establish Florida residency

The exact order we did it in, what to bring, and how to solve the proof-of-address problem cruisers always hit.

Downsizing to Live on a Boat: Where to Start

Published on May 21, 2026; last updated on May 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman taping a moving box while downsizing to live on a boat, packed boxes around her

You’ve decided to downsize and move aboard, but where do you even start? Here’s how to make a daunting job manageable.

Boat Insurance for Cruisers: A Plain-English Guide

Published on May 20, 2026; last updated on May 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat heeled aground at sunset, showing why boat insurance for cruisers matters

Boat insurance for cruisers works nothing like your car or home policy. The definitive guide to policies, coverage, and shopping.

Working While Cruising

Published on May 18, 2026; last updated on May 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman working on a laptop aboard a sailboat in a tropical anchorage

Working while cruising works — but the tradeoffs are real, and the time to think them through is before you go, not after.

How Much Does It Cost to Live on a Boat?

Published on May 9, 2026; last updated on May 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pile of US $100 bills representing how much to offer on a used boat

What will cruising actually cost you? Not someone else — you. Here’s how to figure out your real number.

Boat Documents Organizer

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Boat Galley Boat Documents Organizer open on a wooden table, showing a Florida vessel registration certificate, U.S. passport, insurance documents, and other boat paperwork tucked into the left side of the binder, with the printed Boat Documents Checklist for U.S. Boating displayed on the right side.

Marine product: A water-resistant document organizer designed specifically for boat papers — holds 400 pages with room for your Certificate of Documentation, registration, insurance policy, surveys, hurricane plan, captain’s license, radio licenses, and more. Includes a zippered passport pouch and pre-printed checklists for U.S. cruising and international clearances. Breeze through marina check-ins, USCG boardings, and foreign port clearances.

Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everything you need to know to live on a boat

Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.

Cruise Farther, Spend Less

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Trawler at anchor towing a dinghy - boat insurance: hull values and premiums

Online course: You don’t have to be rich to go cruising. Practical guidance for budget-conscious cruisers — which boat, which systems, how to save underway, and how to bring in income while you do it.

Boating With Your Dog

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips on how to get your dog to "go" on the boat.

Online course: Practical, step-by-step guidance for cruising and living aboard with your dog — from gear and safety to toilet training, dog overboard prevention, and international cruising paperwork.

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