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
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
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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
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.









