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Rules of Cruising – Plan or Stay Flexible?

Published on September 1, 2021; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cardinal rule of cruising is to stay flexible. But you also have to plan. How do you balance them both?

Published on August 31, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

No matter how well prepared you think you are, it always comes down to the wire when you’re getting ready to splash!

Published on August 27, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lighting your propane burners takes a few steps. Here’s what they are and why they make you safer onboard.

Published on August 25, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much money will you need to start cruising?

Published on August 24, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Musings on hailing ports, past and present

Published on August 20, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat heads eventually need repairs. Do you know what you’ll use for a toilet when yours fails?

Published on August 18, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you decide when you’re ready to take off cruising?

Published on August 17, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s amazing how fast it goes with an extra pair of skilled hands!

Published on August 13, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do children belong on a cruising boat? Yes! Learning from other cruisers who have done it successfully is key.

Published on August 11, 2021; last updated on November 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Schedules are the enemy of cruisers? Maybe it’s not the schedule that’s the problem.