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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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Food Allergy Labeling When Cruising

Published on May 20, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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.

Having a Snack Bin on Your Boat

Published on January 18, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to let everyone know what's fair game for snacking . . . and what's not!

An easy way to let everyone know what’s fair game for snacking . . . and what’s not!

What I Needed to Know to Cruise

Published on August 13, 2012; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

My Mom’s words convinced me I could go cruising, even if I didn’t know everything.

Blue Horizons

Published on June 24, 2012; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Blue Horizons isn't a typical cruising book. There's no how-to or travelogue. But if you want to know how voyaging makes you FEEL . . .

Blue Horizons isn’t a typical cruising book. There’s no how-to or travelogue. But if you want to know how voyaging makes you FEEL . . .

Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat

Published on March 26, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to protect portable electronics on your boat from lightning strikes. Keep your phone, handheld VHF, laptop and navigation tablet safe!

5-Minute Appetizers for Boat Life

Published on June 8, 2011; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five Minute Appetizers

Need some ideas for appetizers or snacks that you can make quickly? Here’s my list!

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