Where are the wood plugs if you have an emergency hull breach? Ask yourself the question before you need them.
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No – A Cruiser’s Power Word
No may be as important to say as yes when you’re cruising. Here’s an important of good times for cruisers to say no.
Radishes Without Refrigeration: How to Keep Them Fresh for Weeks
Radishes last way longer without refrigeration than you’d think. Here’s the simple method that keeps them crisp for weeks.
Cruisers Benefit from Doing New Things . . . Badly
Doing new things is part of the cruising life. But you’ll handle it much better if you can be comfortable doing new things badly.
The Power of Yes
How do you make the most of the cruising life? Just say yes. You won’t know what it leads to until you try.
🎧5 People on a 4-Person Boat
Where do you put 5 people on a 4 (maybe?) person boat? Here’s how we hosted 5 on our Bristol Channel Cutter.
Three Pairs of Shoes
Picking the right boat shoes is an important choice for cruisers. Dave and I each had 3 pairs of shoes on the boat. Here are our choices.
Mold and Mildew on a Boat
Bleach doesn’t kill mold spores. Neither does Lysol. Here’s what actually works, surface by surface.
Cruising with a Large Dog
Wondering how to go cruising with a big dog? What can you do to make it easier? Answers here from Pamela Douglas who cruised with Honey, a golden retriever.
Easy Passage Meals
Planning passage meals in advance makes for a happier journey. But one cruisers has a great idea to make it even easier.









