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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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🎧Defining “Cruising”

Published on January 21, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

What is this “living on a boat” lifestyle called by those of us who live it?

🎧 Anniversary Presents for Cruisers

Published on December 17, 2019; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

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

Published on November 22, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on November 8, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on October 1, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

A reader-sparked dinner conversation reveals cruising memories and advice from our kids

🎧 3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Left

Published on September 3, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three Things to Know Before Going Cruising

What’s important to know about going cruising? It’s got nothing to do with boat size!

🎧Road Trip Conversations

Published on August 27, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Some snippets of actual conversations we’ve had over the past few months as we commute between Virginia and Vermont

Overwhelmed

Published on August 3, 2019; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Cory Nickerson

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

Published on June 8, 2019; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

A tidy 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.

🎧Making Friends While Cruising

Published on May 28, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) - but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) – but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

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