Do children belong on a cruising boat? Yes! Learning from other cruisers who have done it successfully is key. [More] How to Cruise with Kids

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What's a typical day like? What are boat cards? A dinghy drift? Is it tacky to grab something out of the dumpster?
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Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Do children belong on a cruising boat? Yes! Learning from other cruisers who have done it successfully is key. [More] How to Cruise with Kids
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
How do cruisers cope when bad things happen? They rely on each other. It’s the cruiser’s way. [More] Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock/Judy Ludin
What’s the best thing about cruising? The people you meet. Check out some of the interesting folks you’ll meet in just one mooring field. [More] Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
From cruising local to cruiser karma, earning funds underway has challenges to be aware of. [More] Paying For the Dream
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
How to plan a great cruiser party or barbecue—on the beach. It’s fun and easy. [More] Host a Cruiser Party on the Beach
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Take beautiful pictures of places you visit while cruising. Here’s how to get photographs that will help you remember your trip. [More] You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Without a job to force you to pay attention to the calendar, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a couple of reasons it’s important – and how to do it. [More] Dealing With Time Warp
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Leaving the anchorage to attend a local event can be a blast! What kinds of fun might you find? [More] Go Local! Attend an Event!
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
In which I explain why I’m tired of hearing people tell me my life on the boat isn’t really real. [More] Real Life?
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Yes, cruisers can plan. But there are many things outside your control that can change. Here are a few. [More] Hold Cruising Plans Lightly
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