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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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Provisioning Without a Car

Published on February 2, 2026; last updated on April 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Collapsible wagon loaded with groceries and a cooler on a marina dock for boat provisioning

Worried about grocery shopping without a car? Here’s exactly how cruisers handle it — and how to know what’s available before you arrive.

Adjusting to Life Aboard: The Mental Side Nobody Warned You About

Published on January 15, 2026; last updated on March 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two sailors examining a boat and working through a problem together

Nobody warned you it would feel like this. Here’s why it does — and what actually helps.

Too Much to Do Before You Cruise? Start Here

Published on January 1, 2026; last updated on May 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A couple looking out over a marina full of sailboat masts while preparing to cruise

Drowning in the pre-cruise to-do list? Here’s the whole territory mapped out, so you can stop guessing and start moving.

🎧Hunting for Glass Fishing Floats

Published on December 27, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

glass float in net - hunting for glass fishing bloats

Seashells are lovely but searching for glass fishing floats is far more challenging and a thrilling hobby for cruisers.

🎧Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising

Published on November 29, 2025; last updated on November 22, 2025 by Nica Waters

Man carving a turkey outdoors - celebrating thanksgiving when cruising

Celebrating Thanksgiving while Cruising can be a challenge. But, even if it doesn’t look like past holidays, it brings its own rewards.

Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

Published on November 24, 2025; last updated on November 22, 2025 by Pamela Douglas

Man carving a turkey outdoors - celebrating thanksgiving when cruising

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. It would actually be pretty easy for me to be sad about all we’re missing this particular Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday, a chance to gather family and friends around a groaning table, where the food may be the visual focus, but the real point is being together and being grateful for what […]

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

Published on October 30, 2025; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboats at anchor at sunset — how to quiet noisy halyards

That clank-clank-clank at 2am is fixable. Here are four ways to stop halyards from clanking against the mast.

Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage

Published on October 23, 2025; last updated on March 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat at sunset - managing sleep on an overnight passage

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on October 16, 2025; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't lose your dinghy. Being without is a nightmare. Here are some tips.

Don’t lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.

🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

Published on October 4, 2025; last updated on September 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

handwriting and a smiley face - guest book for cruisers

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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