How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer. [More] 🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

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How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer. [More] 🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard
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Yes, cruiser’s can get a good night’s sleep at anchor. And stay safe. Here’s how we do it–and you can too. [More] How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor
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Sales descriptions of boats highlight double sinks. But are they the best option for you? Here’s what you should consider. [More] 🎧 What’s Better? A Double or Single Sink?
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What’s a good route through the Bahamas? Here’s the path cruiser John Herlig suggests in his Boat Show course. [More] A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas
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It’s a simple thing to order a package, right? Well, if you’re cruising it’s a little more complicated. Here’s how we managed while cruising the Virgin Islands. [More] 🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat
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Keeping your boat’s bottom clean is important. But it can be exhausting if you don’t have the right tools. Here’s what we use. [More] 🎧 How to Make Boat Bottom Cleaning Easier
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Let’s talk a bit about passage meals. Whether doing a day-long jump or crossing the Pacific, the principles are the same. [More] Planning the Best Passage Meals
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Checking into a new country when you arrive as a cruiser doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn about the apps we used to make the whole process of immigration and customs much easier. [More] 🎧 Clearing Into the Virgin Islands on Your Own Boat
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Biting ticks are nasty. And dangerous to your health. Here’s how to remove them safely from humans and pets. [More] 🎧 Remove Biting Ticks Quickly & Easily
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As long as you’re tied up at a marina, you have access to almost unlimited electricity. But how do you get the power you need at anchor? Pros and cons of 3 major ways of making electricity on a cruising boat at anchor. [More] How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor
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