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The Boat Galley

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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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Make Cruising More Enjoyable – Here’s How

Published on November 23, 2022; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising has its difficult moments. But if you have these things, it will be much more comfortable–and fun!

🎧Three Tips for Rafting Up

Published on May 24, 2022; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor

How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

Published on May 11, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.

Working While Cruising

Published on February 23, 2022; last updated on April 16, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Investments and savings are great. But will it be enough? What you should know about working while cruising.

🎧 The Joys of a Library Card

Published on February 22, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting a second library card has been a revelation

🎧Other People’s Boats

Published on December 21, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Why sailing a big boat affirmed our love of small boats

🎧Annapolis by Water!

Published on November 30, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Finally hitting the boat show on our own boat, and what we learned about Annapolis as a cruiser.

A Thankful Cruiser

Published on November 24, 2021; last updated on November 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A trying year needs gratitude

Thanksgiving as a cruiser? Here’s what I’m thankful for.

🎧Sundowner Etiquette

Published on November 23, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Digging into why you bring your own drinks when invited to someone else’s boat

🎧We LOVE Newport!

Published on November 9, 2021; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

3 reasons we really, really loved Newport. It’s more cruiser-friendly than we’d expected!

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