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Plans and Cruising

Published on June 23, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 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.

Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

Published on June 16, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 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.

The Most Important Way to Prep for Cruising

Published on June 2, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 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.

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

Published on August 1, 2020; last updated on July 4, 2023 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.

Gaining Boating Experience To Get Insurance

Published on June 27, 2020; last updated on February 12, 2023 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.

Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

Published on May 11, 2019; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Do you plan to cruise or live on your boat? Then you need insurance. Here’s how to start.

Blue Water Women

Published on April 3, 2019; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering where to even start in thinking about cruising? Got doubts and fears? Check out Gina de Vere’s new book, Blue Water Women.

Is the Cruising Life for Me?

Published on April 1, 2019; last updated on March 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Do you wonder if you should go cruising? If so, there’s one question you need to ask yourself to know for sure.

Why Go Cruising?

Published on February 16, 2019; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Cory Nickerson

Why go cruising? It’s riskier than staying home. Here’s how one cruiser answers, eloquently explaining his reasons for heading to sea . . . to see the world.

Getting to Know Your New Boat

Published on January 10, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn your boat's systems.

Learn your new boat with a systematized approach to learning her systems and your confidence aboard will soar. Step-by-step method for learning each system.

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