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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 Use the Cruiser’s Net

Published on August 18, 2023; last updated on August 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The cruiser’s net is the best way to get help and information in any anchorage. Here’s how to use it. [More] 🎧How to Use the Cruiser’s Net

Boat Mess

Published on July 6, 2023; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat mess is part of working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens. [More] Boat Mess

Decision-Making While Cruising

Published on July 5, 2023; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Decision-making on a cruising boat is challenging–unless you’re alone. We use these guidelines to help make it easier. [More] Decision-Making While Cruising

🎧The People You Meet While Cruising

Published on June 23, 2023; last updated on June 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s even better than the stunning places you see as a cruiser? How about the people you meet? [More] 🎧The People You Meet While Cruising

🎧Martinique – The Bottle Tour

Published on May 30, 2023; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

Discovering rhum on a Martinique bottle tour – Don’t miss out if you’re headed to the island. [More] 🎧Martinique – The Bottle Tour

🎧Buddy Boating – Yes or No?

Published on April 4, 2023; last updated on March 29, 2023 by Nica Waters

Company is great. But what kind of buddy boating is best for you? [More] 🎧Buddy Boating – Yes or No?

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 May 25, 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 May 25, 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

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