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Moving Aboard a Boat: How to Organize the Move

Published on January 12, 2026; last updated on May 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sealing a cardboard moving box with tape while moving aboard a boat

Everything you own has to go somewhere. Here’s the simple system that got it all to the right place the first time.

Dealing with Unpredictable Boat Travel Times – Lessons for Cruisers

Published on December 25, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

heeling sailboat from the cockpit - unpredictable boat travel time

Dealing with unpredictable boat travel time is one of the biggest challenges for new cruisers. Here’s one first-timer’s story for you to learn from.

How to Anchor a Cruising Boat

Published on September 18, 2025; last updated on July 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising boat at anchor with nasty thunderstorm approaching

We anchored as if we knew it would blow 50 every single time we dropped the hook. Because sometimes it does. Here’s the whole system.

Sunset Traditions

Published on June 12, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Silhouettes of people watching the sunset - sunset traditions

Sunset traditions are a fun part of the cruising life. Here are a few we’ve enjoyed. Perhaps they’ll become part of your boat rituals?

Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

Published on June 2, 2025; last updated on May 20, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Ben Belyea

Cruising sailboat at anchor with inset headshot of marine insurance underwriter Ben Belyea

Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. Here’s what full-time cruisers need to know to actually get covered.

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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

Published on May 8, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

How to Prep a Boat Bottom to Switch to Hard Paint

Published on February 27, 2025; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man painting bottom of sailboat in boatyard - how to prep boat bottom for switch to hard paint

Wondering how to prep a boat bottom to make the switch from ablative to hard paint? Here’s our experience and some DIY tips.

What Boat Documents Do You Need On Board?

Published on January 1, 2025; last updated on June 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat documents including registration, certificate of documentation, and passport beside the open Boat Documents Organizer

Which papers actually belong aboard? The full rundown for US waters and foreign ports, plus how to find any of them in seconds.

🎧More Weather Considerations

Published on December 14, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging! Here are a few of our considerations for cruising in hurricane season.

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