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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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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 April 29, 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.

🎧Landlubber Questions

Published on August 17, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruisers learn to expect questions from landlubbers. Here are a few we received at a recent get-together.

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