This past week has been a bit of a slow-down time for us here in the Bahamas. After a beautiful 30-mile sailing day from Little Sale Cay to Allan’s-Pensacola (both in the Abacos), we took a few days of rest as Dave had a flare-up of a chronic prostate infection.
Then we did another 20-mile hop (again, a gorgeous day of sailing) down to Manjack Cay where we again had several days of relaxation along with some easy hiking as Dave began feeling better.
At 81, Dave is one of the oldest active cruisers that I know. There is no age limit on cruising! Get more info on “geezer cruising” in Cruising at 75+. Taking things a bit slower is a big part of it.
We’ve had several rainy days as well, and I’ve used the downtime to work on TBG. I’ve created/revamped four free mini-courses, in addition to my first paid course (Unwritten Rules of the Cruising Life) that I launched a couple of weeks ago. I’m now working on Get Ready to Cruise the Bahamas (this was just updated in June 2021).
Cruising full-time isn’t a vacation. Sometimes you’re not feeling 100%. Many of us work as we cruise. It can be tough to keep up with the boat maintenance and everything else. Yet I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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