Cruising is mentally challenging. There are so many new things to be learning, to be coping with. Seven helpful ways to deal with the stress and make cruising enjoyable.
Encouragement
The reality just not living up to the dream? Wondering if you were nuts to buy a boat?
You're not alone.
Before you decide to sell her, read how we coped with some of the common frustrations and that time Carolyn was totally, completely and entirely fed up!
Preparing to Cruise and Overwhelmed
You’ve decided to cruise. Now you’re wondering if you can really become “a cruiser” — you know, learn everything that cruisers need to know. Second thoughts and feeling overwhelmed are normal. Tips to help you cope.
🎧When Life Gets in The Way
Summer seems endless. Except when every weekend is filled to the brim of everything BUT boat projects! Is this okay or not?
When Family Doesn’t Want You to Cruise
How do you break the news to your family that you’re going cruising? Make them feel comfortable with your decision? Elena tells how she did it with her disapproving parents.
🎧Checklist for Going Cruising
Want to go cruising and don’t know what to do to get you there? Follow these 10 steps and I’ll see you in the anchorage!
🎧Why We Cruise
You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.
🎧 When You’re Feeling a Little Nervous
No, we’re not always feeling calm, cool, collected and fearless! Here’s a technique for making both others and yourself believe that you are.
🎧 9 Tips for the Cruiser-To-Be
Deciding to go cruising can be daunting and exciting. Nica shares 9 tips on how to keep the dream alive until you actually cast off the dock lines.
🎧Overcoming Fear and Gaining Confidence
Being prepared for offshore cruising not only means having gear to handle heavy weather, but also gaining confidence to face your first storm at sea.
🎧Practicing Skills for Cruising
What can you do leading up to your cruising adventure to make the first year learning curve a little less daunting? Practice some non-sailing skills that you’ll be needing!