What do you tell people when they ask where you plan to cruise? Your answer may mean the difference between cruising joy and feeling like a failure. [More] Your Cruising Dreams

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What do you tell people when they ask where you plan to cruise? Your answer may mean the difference between cruising joy and feeling like a failure. [More] Your Cruising Dreams
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Cruising can be exceptionally difficult if you don’t have the right attitude. Here’s a suggestion on adjusting yours. [More] Best Cruiser’s Tool – Your Attitude
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Sure, you want to get to your destination and start having fun. But at what price? [More] Misery is Optional When Cruising
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Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these. [More] How to Avoid Cruiser Stress
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Do you dream of cruising “someday?” What are you waiting for? [More] Don’t Wait; Go Cruising on Your Boat Now!
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Cruising can be stressful and challenging. Some not-so-obvious things to think about can make it much better. Based on a presentation to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. [More] Some Tips for Successful Cruising
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Got a cruising question? I’ve got the answer. Or at least the way to start the answer. Every boat, every cruiser, every situation is unique. Looking for one size fits all won’t help much.
[More] The Ultimate Answer for Cruising
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All cruisers have unexpected problems come up. But how you deal with them will make the difference. Here’s what we learned from some unexpected medical issues while cruising. [More] How to Deal with Problems When Cruising on Your Boat
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Feeling overwhelmed by all you have to do? Here are some tips to help make it easier. [More] When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by Cruising, Try This
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When you first start cruising, everything is new. Accepting you’ll do some things badly makes it easier. [More] Doing Stuff Badly is New Cruiser Life
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