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
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!
Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way
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
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
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
Paying For the Dream
From cruising local to cruiser karma, earning funds underway has challenges to be aware of. [More] Paying For the Dream
Host a Cruiser Party on the Beach
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
You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How
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
Dealing With Time Warp
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
Go Local! Attend an Event!
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!
Real Life?
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?
Hold Cruising Plans Lightly
Yes, cruisers can plan. But there are many things outside your control that can change. Here are a few. [More] Hold Cruising Plans Lightly