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If your boat is your house, your dinghy is your car.

Choose the right one, take care of it, and it'll take care of you.

How NOT to Lose Your Dinghy

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Seeing no dinghy where you left it is the worst feeling. It’s not only a big financial loss, it’s a loss of mobility.

In my latest podcast, I discuss 14 simple things you can do to avoid this heartache.  [More] How NOT to Lose Your Dinghy

Seeing no dinghy where you left it is the worst feeling. It's not only a big financial loss, it's a loss of mobility. In my latest podcast, I discuss 14 simple things you can do to avoid this heartache.

What Type of Dinghy?

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed. [More] What Type of Dinghy?

The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed.

Outboard Won’t Start 101

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

15 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed! [More] Outboard Won’t Start 101

Sunsetters on the Water

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we’ve discovered over the years 😎 [More] Sunsetters on the Water

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we've discovered over the years 😎

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free. [More] Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they're expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.