What do you DO all day, living on a boat? Is it boring when you’re at anchor? Is it like chartering? Hour-by-hour summary of a day cruising the Bahamas.
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!
🎧Defining “Cruising”
What is this “living on a boat” lifestyle called by those of us who live it?
🎧 Anniversary Presents for Cruisers
Whether you’re celebrating years of marriage or the age of the boat, having a theme for gifts is welcome!
🎧Celebrating From Afar While Cruising
Staying in touch during special events can be hard while cruising. Learn some ways to celebrate together from afar.
🎧Fast Party Appetizers to Keep on Board
Learn how to be ready for cruising gatherings with these ideas for quick, easy appetizers to keep on the boat.
🎧Kid Wisdom on Preparing to Cruise
A reader-sparked dinner conversation reveals cruising memories and advice from our kids
🎧 3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Left
What’s important to know about going cruising? It’s got nothing to do with boat size!
🎧Road Trip Conversations
Some snippets of actual conversations we’ve had over the past few months as we commute between Virginia and Vermont
Overwhelmed
Do you ever wonder if you’re the only cruiser who feels overwhelmed? Everyone who lives on a boat feels it sometimes. Really.
A Clean Boat Means Less Stress
An emergency on the water taught me the importance of always keeping a clean boat. You never know when you’ll need to move in a hurry.