Online course: Have great meals with the tiny fridge on your boat. Go up to three weeks between grocery trips with galley-tested strategies for maximizing every cubic inch of a small refrigerator.
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Storage Solutions For Life Aboard
Online course: Innovative storage ideas for living aboard — how to fit tools, galley gear, clothes, medical supplies, electronics, and everything else into the limited space of a boat without the piles and chaos.
The Basics of Living on a Boat
Online course: The unwritten rules and practical details of liveaboard life — anchoring, emergencies, mail, taxes, marina etiquette, meeting people, and the everyday stuff nobody tells you about cruising.
From Dreamer to Cruiser
Online course: Turn your cruising dream into a clear, step-by-step plan for getting started — even if you don’t yet own a boat or know how to sail.
The Uncertain Cruiser
Online course: A practical guide to help the Uncertain Partner and Enthusiastic Partner explore the potential joys and pitfalls of cruising life — dual track, one for each partner.
Provisioning, Meal Planning, and Food Storage for Boaters
Online course: Learn how to provision your boat — what to buy, how much, how to store it, and flexible meal planning that works even when plans change.
How to Learn and Map the Systems on Your New Boat
Learn and map the systems on your new boat with a systematized approach. Here’s a step-by- step method to learn each system.
Boat Ventilation: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
No AC? No problem — here’s the complete system for staying comfortable on a boat in the heat, built from 17 years of full-time liveaboard experience.
Deciding Not to Buy a Boat – What are the Deal Killers?
What has you deciding not to buy a boat? In other words, a deal killer? Here are some thoughts to consider.
Planning to Cruise Internationally on Your Own Boat
How to learn the legal formalities for international cruising on your own boat — the most reliable sources for everything you need to know.