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Cruising Lifestyle
Cruising Lifestyle
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Thinking about cruising and wondering what the lifestyle and community are like?
 
What's a typical day like? What are boat cards? A dinghy drift? Is it tacky to grab something out of the dumpster?
 
These articles will give you a glimpse into the cruising life as it really is!

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🎧How to Find Support While Cruising

Published on August 2, 2025; last updated on July 24, 2025 by Pamela Douglas

Bow of sailboat in anchorage - how to find support while cruising

Wondering how to find support while cruising? We have some great tips for building your network for both personal and practical support.

Sunset Traditions

Published on June 12, 2025; last updated on June 11, 2025 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?

Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

Published on May 2, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Red car parked at the curb - getting around on land when you live on a boat

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

Prevent a Clogged Head/Toilet on Your Boat

Published on March 20, 2025; last updated on March 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marine head in a boat - preventing a clogged head

A clogged head may require taking the toilet apart to make repairs. But if you follow one simple rule, you may avoid that problem.

🎧How to Balance Fun with Boat Work

Published on February 8, 2025; last updated on February 2, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Trying to figure out how to balance fun with boat work? Two experienced cruisers have just the tips you need.

🎧Learn More about Nica and Carolyn

Published on January 25, 2025; last updated on January 19, 2025 by Nica Waters

How did Nica and Carolyn start podcasting together? Learn a little more about our back story here.

🎧Hope Fleet

Published on December 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Hope Fleet offers cruisers a chance to help people in our cruising grounds. Learn more here.

Holidays on a Boat

Published on December 11, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Santa sitting on a spar on a sailboat.

Holidays on a boat are different from celebrating on land. But here are tips to make it no less fun.

3 Great Cruising Memoirs 

Published on December 4, 2024; last updated on December 3, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

three books on a counter - cruising memoirs

Here are three great cruising memoirs I’m sure you’ll will enjoy–for yourself, or for gift giving this season.

Cruising with Confidence

Published on October 7, 2024; last updated on March 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Cruising with confidence means cruising on your own terms. Today’s writer shares her cruising path.

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