Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don’t feel “ready” and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway!
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Provisioning Without a Car
Worried about grocery shopping without a car? Here’s exactly how cruisers handle it — and how to know what’s available before you arrive.
Boat Boarding Steps for a Big Dog
Make your own boarding steps to help your big dog get on and off the boat. Here’s how.
Boat Steering Pin Stuck and Feeling Stupid
Feeling stupid. Boat work and the cruising life can do that to you. The lessons we learned as well as how to move on and regain confidence.
VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend
When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But it can also can foster community.
How to Build Boating Experience for Insurance: A Realistic Path
You need experience to insure a cruising boat, and what counts is narrower than you’d think. Here’s the path that actually works.
How to Get Your Lost Boat Gear Back
Just a few minutes of effort will greatly increase the odds of getting your lost stuff back. Here are a few tips, some free.
How to Repair Holes in Boat Teak
A previous owner left holes in the teak woodwork in your boat? It’s easier to repair than you think! Step-by-step how-to with photos.
Adjusting to Life Aboard: The Mental Side Nobody Warned You About
Nobody warned you it would feel like this. Here’s why it does — and what actually helps.
Moving Aboard a Boat: How to Organize the Move
Everything you own has to go somewhere. Here’s the simple system that got it all to the right place the first time.