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

Published on August 1, 2020; last updated on January 1, 2026 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.

Sailing in Your 70s: What It Really Takes to Go Cruising as You Age

Published on May 9, 2020; last updated on April 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

An older couple smiling on their sailboat, showing that sailing in your 70s is very much possible.

Wondering if you’re too old to start cruising, or too old to keep going? Here’s the honest answer from someone who did it.

Blue Water Women

Published on April 3, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2026 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 2, 2026 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.

What Is Cruising on a Sailboat or Trawler?

Published on December 17, 2018; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats in an anchorage - catamaran or monohull for cruising?

An overview of cruising on a sailboat or trawler, looking at what it’s really like and who can go cruising.

Great Gifts for Cruisers

Published on November 19, 2018; last updated on February 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great Gifts for Cruisers

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.

What Is Cruising?

Published on November 12, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 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.

9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Published on November 5, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Books for boat owners and cruisers

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.

When Family Doesn’t Want You to Cruise

Published on September 17, 2018; last updated on April 17, 2026 by Elena on Kittiwake

Elena smiling at sunset aboard Kittiwake, reflecting on telling her family she was going cruising

If your family doesn’t want you to cruise, breaking the news is harder than any storm. Here’s how Elena handled it with her disapproving parents.

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