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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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🎧How to Balance Fun with Boat Work

Published on February 8, 2025; last updated on February 2, 2025 by Nica Waters

Person in straw hat working on boat bottom - how to balance fun with boat work

Trying to figure out how to balance fun with boat work? Two experienced cruisers have just the tips you need.

🎧Learn More about Nica and Carolyn

Published on January 25, 2025; last updated on January 19, 2025 by Nica Waters

How did Nica and Carolyn start podcasting together? Learn a little more about our back story here.

🎧Hope Fleet

Published on December 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Hope Fleet offers cruisers a chance to help people in our cruising grounds. Learn more here.

Holidays on a Boat

Published on December 11, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Santa sitting on a spar on a sailboat.

Holidays on a boat are different from celebrating on land. But here are tips to make it no less fun.

3 Great Cruising Memoirs 

Published on December 4, 2024; last updated on December 3, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

three books on a counter - cruising memoirs

Here are three great cruising memoirs I’m sure you’ll will enjoy–for yourself, or for gift giving this season.

Cruising with Confidence

Published on October 7, 2024; last updated on March 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Cruising with confidence means cruising on your own terms. Today’s writer shares her cruising path.

🎧Landlubber Questions

Published on August 17, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruisers learn to expect questions from landlubbers. Here are a few we received at a recent get-together.

Keeping Medication Cold on a Boat

Published on July 17, 2024; last updated on April 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Medical thermometer on colorful pills showing the challenge of keeping medication cold on a boat

Refrigerated injectables like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Repatha. Plus test strips. A real plan for meds that need to stay cold.

How to Stay in Touch While Cruising

Published on July 3, 2024; last updated on July 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman on a boat with a laptop - stay in touch

How do you stay in touch while cruising? Luckily, there are many options, no matter your style of checking in.

Cruising Reality vs Social Media

Published on June 26, 2024; last updated on July 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman with hat lying on boat with camera - cruising reality?

Cruising reality may differ from your expectations. Especially if you follow cruisers on social media. Here’s why.

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