I’d had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly?
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!
The Learning Curve
Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!
Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone
Cruisers helping each other is one of the unwritten rules of living on a boat. You get out of this life what you put into it.
Blown Away
Out of print for years, Herb Payson’s book is one that captured my imagination and got me thinking about cruising. Now it’s back in print!
Turkish Evil Eyes
The story behind the three Turkish Evil Eyes on Barefoot Gal. We want to keep that bad juju away!
The Marina Book Swap
Book swaps are great to pick up a bunch of new-to-you books. A couple of tips so you don’t pick up a bunch of bugs at the same time!
When You’re Boating, What’s an Overnighter?
How you normally use your boat can color what you mean by an “overnighter.”
“As Long As It’s Fun”
We all know of Lin and Larry Pardey. Or at least we know the broad outlines of their story. Herb McCormick’s book will give you a far greater appreciation of this amazing couple.
Distant Shores DVDs
Dreaming of cruising? Need a little inspiration? Or wanting to share your dream with someone else? These DVDs just might do it!
Food Allergy Labeling When Cruising
Have a food allergy and thinking of cruising outside your home country? Wondering how you’ll figure out labels in a foreign language? Labeling laws in most countries make it a little easier.