It’s the small things that make life onboard more enjoyable. Here are a few of our faves.
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How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor
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.
A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas
What’s a good route through the Bahamas? Here’s the path cruiser John Herlig suggests in his Boat Show course.
🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat
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.
Planning the Best Passage Meals
Grazing, batch cooking, one real meal together — here’s our passage food strategy after 14,000 miles offshore.
🎧 Clearing Into the Virgin Islands on Your Own Boat
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.
How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor
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.
🎧Holiday Traditions When Living on a Boat
Perhaps you miss family and friends during holidays on your cruising boat. But you can still have a joy-filled time by making your own traditions. Here are some of our favorites.
Homemade Vegetable Bouillon – A Galley Must-Have
Vegetable bouillon is a great way to add flavor to grains or beans on a boat. But what if you don’t have the produce to make your own? Try this handy homemade mix from cruiser Amy Alton.
Dry Bags
Dry bags are almost essential gear on a cruising boat. We’ve never had water damage anything in the dinghy!









