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🎧FastSeas- an Interview!

Published on August 20, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Jeremy Waters, creator of the weather routing service FastSeas, tells all.

Published on August 17, 2019; last updated on June 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Doug McQuilken

Boat Used Part Search: locate hard-to-find boat parts quickly and easily — and at affordable prices — with this search tool.

Published on August 16, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you first start living on a boat and cruising, the learning curve is steep. But pretty soon, you figure out what works.

Published on August 13, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Spending hours on the road over spring break turned me philosophical. How is time different on board?

Published on August 9, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nothing is more frustrating than running out of propane on your boat when you’re miles from a refill. Keep it from happening from you.

Published on August 6, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

My experience with pressure cookers has been a bust, but supposedly the new ones are far better. What made me decide to try again?

Published on August 3, 2019; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Cory Nickerson

Do you ever wonder if you’re the only cruiser who feels overwhelmed? Everyone who lives on a boat feels it sometimes. Really.

Published on August 2, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat is a lot of work. It’s even more difficult without a car. But here are a few tips to make it easier.

Published on July 30, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Get in the habit of saving water on land, before you go cruising. This simple trick will help!

Published on July 27, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hearty beef meal perfect after a long day on the water. Make most of the ingredients ahead and have it on the table in less than 20 minutes.