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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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Smartphone Communication Apps

Published on August 16, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.

Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.

Passagemaking and Sleep

Published on August 7, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning your first overnight passage? Wondering what it'll really be like . . . and how you'll sleep? Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Planning your first overnight passage? Wondering what it’ll really be like . . . and how you’ll sleep? Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

🎧Eating Street Food

Published on August 4, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Food carts and street food -- part of the travel experience. What's safe to eat and what's not?

Food carts and street food — part of the travel experience. What’s safe to eat and what’s not?

🎧Sunsetters on the Water

Published on July 28, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we've discovered over the years 😎

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we’ve discovered over the years 😎

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It's a big change on every level -- new bed, new "home," new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

The Night Sky

Published on July 19, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Living on a boat and cruising certainly puts you in closer touch with nature. And one of the things I've come to love is watching the ever-changing night sky.

Living on a boat and cruising certainly puts you in closer touch with nature. And one of the things I’ve come to love is watching the ever-changing night sky.

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they're expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

🎧Avoiding Trips from Hell

Published on July 7, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

🎧What Does It Cost to Cruise?

Published on June 9, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to go cruising but wonder if you can really afford it? In this podcast, I discuss a number of factors that will affect the bottom line and talk about some common pitfalls in the budgeting process.

Want to go cruising but wonder if you can really afford it? In this podcast, I discuss a number of factors that will affect the bottom line and talk about some common pitfalls in the budgeting process.

Creating and Leaving a Float Plan

Published on June 5, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

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