Not everything on a boat revolves around moving the boat and navigating. And many of those skills can be practiced on shore, every day.
In this episode, I discuss how you can ease the first-year learning curve by working on seven things right now!
Prefer to read? Check out Practicing Cruising Skills
Check out our courses and products
Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Lisa Knoper says
I am new to sailing, well, I’ve been on my sons sailboat and even steered the boat (no sails). Now I have taken my ASA courses and I own my own sailboat. I have learn so much from your website and podcasts. I am looking forward to our first extended sail.
Thanks for all you are sharing!
Lisa