Seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you. The decision is highly personal; go into it with your eyes wide open. [More] Should I Go Cruising?

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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
Seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you. The decision is highly personal; go into it with your eyes wide open. [More] Should I Go Cruising?
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Cruising has lots of different definitions; you can make it what you want. Eight areas to think about as you contemplate a cruising life. [More] What Is Cruising?
Published on ; last updated on by Megan Downey
What do you do when you run out of money in your cruising kitty? Megan Downey shares how the crew of s/v Clarity faced the financial realities of cruising. [More] The Financial Realities of Cruising
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
A diagnosis of diabetes can be daunting, to say the least. But it doesn’t have to derail your cruising plans. Here’s how I’m doing it. [More] How I Cruise with Diabetes
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Sunset is an important time of day for cruisers, and we’ve all developed rituals it seems. [More] Sunset Traditions
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Cruising is mentally challenging. There are so many new things to be learning, to be coping with. Seven helpful ways to deal with the stress and make cruising enjoyable. [More] The Mental Aspect of Cruising
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Everyone wants to know how much it costs to cruise; everyone out there has learned lessons that affect the budget. Here are some of Nica’s lessons! [More] Budgeting for Cruising
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Guests invited aboard might hope they’re headed for a cruise ship – this welcome email helps them reality check their expectations. [More] Calypso Guest Checklist
Published on ; last updated on by Lin Pardey
A planned anchored just won’t work in the condtions, and it’s pretty disappointing. But maybe the alternate will be even better! [More] Magic in Choosing a Better Anchorage
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
We buy so much stuff online for our boats. But how do you actually get it shipped to you when you don’t have an address? All the answers in this episode of The Boat Galley Podcast. [More] How to Get Packages When You’re On the Move
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