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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. [More] Is the Cruising Life for Me?

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. [More] Why Go Cruising?

Getting to Know Your New Boat

Published on January 10, 2019; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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. [More] Getting to Know Your New Boat

What Is Cruising on a Sailboat or Trawler?

Published on December 17, 2018; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An overview of cruising on a sailboat or trawler, looking at what it’s really like and who can go cruising. [More] What Is Cruising on a Sailboat or Trawler?

Should I Go Cruising?

Published on December 3, 2018; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you. The decision is highly personal; go into it with your eyes wide open. [More] Should I Go Cruising?

11 Great Gifts for Cruisers

Published on November 19, 2018; last updated on November 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Coming up with great gifts for someone who is downsizing or already living aboard their boat can be tough. Eleven things that will be truly appreciated. [More] 11 Great Gifts for Cruisers

What Is Cruising?

Published on November 12, 2018; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising has lots of different definitions; you can make it what you want. Eight areas to think about as you contemplate a cruising life. [More] What Is Cruising?

9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Published on November 5, 2018; last updated on September 21, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine great books on everything from deciding to go cruising and how to do it to buying a boat and maintaining it, with a couple of “let’s dream about it” selections too. [More] 9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Preparing to Cruise and Overwhelmed

Published on October 17, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’ve decided to cruise. Now you’re wondering if you can really become “a cruiser” — you know, learn everything that cruisers need to know. Second thoughts and feeling overwhelmed are normal. Tips to help you cope. [More] Preparing to Cruise and Overwhelmed

When Family Doesn’t Want You to Cruise

Published on September 17, 2018; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Elena on Kittiwake

How do you break the news to your family that you’re going cruising? Make them feel comfortable with your decision? Elena tells how she did it with her disapproving parents. [More] When Family Doesn’t Want You to Cruise

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