Cruising Lifestyle

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!

Annapolis by Water!

Published on November 30, 2021; last updated on November 23, 2021 by Nica Waters

Finally hitting the boat show on our own boat, and what we learned about Annapolis as a cruiser. [More] Annapolis by Water!

Sundowner Etiquette

Published on November 23, 2021; last updated on November 18, 2021 by Nica Waters

Digging into why you bring your own drinks when invited to someone else’s boat
[More] Sundowner Etiquette

We LOVE Newport!

Published on November 9, 2021; last updated on November 2, 2021 by Nica Waters

3 reasons we really, really loved Newport. It’s more cruiser-friendly than we’d expected!
[More] We LOVE Newport!

Is the Cruising Life for You?

Published on October 29, 2021; last updated on October 22, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

What is cruising like? What does it cost? Here are the answers you’re looking for. [More] Is the Cruising Life for You?

Love Letter to New England Cruising

Published on October 26, 2021; last updated on October 19, 2021 by Nica Waters

We thought getting to Maine was the only way to enjoy New England. We were so wrong!
[More] Love Letter to New England Cruising

Freedom from Overwhelm

Published on October 12, 2021; last updated on September 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

We went cruising to slow down. Why, then, were we so bent on rushing past all the cool places nobody told us about? [More] Freedom from Overwhelm

How to Cruise with Kids

Published on August 13, 2021; last updated on August 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do children belong on a cruising boat? Yes! Learning from other cruisers who have done it successfully is key. [More] How to Cruise with Kids

Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way

Published on June 18, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do cruisers cope when bad things happen? They rely on each other. It’s the cruiser’s way. [More] Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Published on May 1, 2021; last updated on May 2, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Judy Ludin

What’s the best thing about cruising? The people you meet. Check out some of the interesting folks you’ll meet in just one mooring field. [More] Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Hey Old Friend, Remember Me?

Published on April 24, 2021; last updated on April 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Bradley

One of the best things about cruising are the friends you make. But can those passing friendships stand the test of time? [More] Hey Old Friend, Remember Me?