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🎧How to Get a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia

Published on July 26, 2025; last updated on July 22, 2025 by Nica Waters

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If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

Coast Guard Documentation – Need to Knows

Published on July 24, 2025; last updated on July 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat documented by the Coast Guard? Should it be? Here’s what you need to know about documenting your cruising boat.

Minor Injuries During Boat Projects

Published on July 19, 2025; last updated on July 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Caring for minor injuries from boat projects is key to avoid infection. And they’re common when you have to wedge a hand in to get a job done.

How to Prep Your Boat’s Fuel System for Long Passages

Published on July 17, 2025; last updated on July 15, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to prep your boat’s fuel system for a long passage? If not, here’s what you need to do to prepare for any conditions.

🎧Why to Add Corn Tortillas to Your Boat Pantry

Published on July 12, 2025; last updated on July 8, 2025 by Nica Waters

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There are several reason to add corn tortillas to your boat pantry. Listen to learn more about this versatile staple.

Getting a Tow for our Cruising Boat

Published on July 10, 2025; last updated on July 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Calling a tow for your boat

Getting a tow for our cruising boat–it took us 13 years. But it finally happened. Here’s why it happened so you can learn too.

Corn Tortillas for the Boat Pantry

Published on July 7, 2025; last updated on July 8, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Make sure you have corn tortillas for the boat galley. This versatile ingredient makes meal planning easy–even when you’re tired.

🎧How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?

Published on July 5, 2025; last updated on June 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How long do you have to prep for a hurricane? It’s a simple calculation–if you’re working with the right information.

Getting Help for a Boat Emergency

Published on July 3, 2025; last updated on June 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Do you know how to get help for a boat emergency. Although your first instinct may be to reach for your phone, it’s not the best idea.

🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

Published on June 28, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

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🎧How to Get a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia

July 26, 2025 By Nica Waters

If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

Coast Guard Documentation – Need to Knows

July 24, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat documented by the Coast Guard? Should it be? Here’s what you need to know about documenting your cruising boat.

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Minor Injuries During Boat Projects

July 19, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Caring for minor injuries from boat projects is key to avoid infection. And they’re common when you have to wedge a hand in to get a job done.

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