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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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“As Long As It’s Fun”

Published on January 1, 2014; last updated on January 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lin and Larry Pardey 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

Published on August 7, 2013; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dreaming of cruising? Need a little inspiration? Or wanting to share your dream with someone else? These DVDs just might do it!

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

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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