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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 Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor

Published on January 11, 2023; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

As long as you’re tied up at a marina, you have access to almost unlimited electricity. But how do you get the power you need at anchor? Pros and cons of 3 major ways of making electricity on a cruising boat at anchor. [More] How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor

Holiday Traditions When Living on a Boat

Published on January 10, 2023; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Nica Waters

Perhaps you miss family and friends during holidays on your cruising boat. But you can still have a joy-filled time by making your own traditions. Here are some of our favorites.  [More] Holiday Traditions When Living on a Boat

Make Cruising More Enjoyable – Here’s How

Published on November 23, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising has its difficult moments. But if you have these things, it will be much more comfortable–and fun! [More] Make Cruising More Enjoyable – Here’s How

One Cruiser’s First Year

Published on September 16, 2022; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What is the first year of cruising really like? Does spending lots of money on your boat mean everything will be easy? Here are answers from one cruiser.  [More] One Cruiser’s First Year

Three Tips for Rafting Up

Published on May 24, 2022; last updated on May 18, 2022 by Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor  [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

Published on May 11, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.  [More] How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

Working While Cruising

Published on February 23, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Investments and savings are great. But will it be enough? What you should know about working while cruising. [More] Working While Cruising

The Joys of a Library Card

Published on February 22, 2022; last updated on February 15, 2022 by Nica Waters

Getting a second library card has been a revelation  [More] The Joys of a Library Card

Other People’s Boats

Published on December 21, 2021; last updated on September 30, 2022 by Nica Waters

Why sailing a big boat affirmed our love of small boats
 [More] Other People’s Boats

Cruising vs Security – a False Choice?

Published on December 17, 2021; last updated on December 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

One cruiser admits he finds the prospects scary at times. But here’s why he does it anyway.  [More] Cruising vs Security – a False Choice?

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