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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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🎧 That Time I Hated Cruising

Published on September 29, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising isn't going well, what can you do to get things back on track? Here's my story . . .

When cruising isn’t going well, what can you do to get things back on track? Here’s my story . . .

🎧The Power Equation

Published on September 22, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat.

Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat.

🎧Boat Systems for Everyone

Published on September 15, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If someone gets injured or ill -- or just has to be away from the boat for some reason -- someone else aboard is going to have to step up. But can they?

If someone gets injured or ill — or just has to be away from the boat for some reason — someone else aboard is going to have to step up. But can they?

Hurricane Prep for Boats: Help Others, Help Yourself

Published on September 4, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Preparing for a hurricane? Don’t forget the boats around you. Helping them might be as important as prepping your own boat.

🎧Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)

Published on August 19, 2017; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig's wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff.

I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig’s wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff.

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.

🎧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.

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