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.

Let's start preparing to cruise right now!

Voyaging with Kids

Published on July 23, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers. [More] Voyaging with Kids

Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle

Published on July 11, 2015; last updated on June 20, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step directions for changing your legal address to St. Brendan’s Isle mail service in Green Cove Springs, Florida. [More] Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle

What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items. [More] What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

The Emotional Roller Coaster

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on August 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster! [More] The Emotional Roller Coaster

Organizing to Move Aboard a Boat

Published on June 4, 2015; last updated on August 1, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying organized is key when you’re preparing to move aboard a boat. An easy, visual way to get everything to the right place the first time. [More] Organizing to Move Aboard a Boat