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Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on September 22, 2021; last updated on September 22, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced. [More] Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on September 21, 2021; last updated on September 15, 2021 by Nica Waters

A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical [More] Get Her Seaworthy!

Published on September 17, 2021; last updated on September 12, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ovens are great. But they take up a lot of space. And not every cruiser needs one. Do you? [More] Does Your Boat Need an Oven?

Published on September 15, 2021; last updated on September 14, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to get help to your boat on the water? Calling 911 may not cut it. [More] Calling for Help on the Water

Published on September 14, 2021; last updated on September 8, 2021 by Nica Waters

A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
[More] Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear

Published on September 10, 2021; last updated on September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A float plan only helps if you include the right info and put it in the right hands. Here’s what every cruiser needs to know about float plans. [More] How to Make a Float Plan That Keeps You Safe

Published on September 8, 2021; last updated on September 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you plan your route for a long passage? It’s easy with a nifty app called Fast Seas. [More] Routing Long Passages with Fast Seas

Published on September 7, 2021; last updated on September 1, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details about the differences between documentation and registration, and why you might choose to title your boat one way or another. [More] Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

Published on September 3, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it time to clean you boat’s bottom? Here’s what you need to know to get the best job for the best price. [More] Hiring Help to Clean your Boat Bottom

Published on September 1, 2021; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cardinal rule of cruising is to stay flexible. But you also have to plan. How do you balance them both? [More] Rules of Cruising – Plan or Stay Flexible?