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International Cruising

Does your dream include cruising in foreign waters?

Learn how to check in and out of foreign ports: what documents are needed, how to get them, and how to deal with officials in various offices.

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🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 24, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s a simple thing to order a package, right? Well, if you’re cruising it’s a little more complicated. Here’s how we managed while cruising the Virgin Islands. [More] 🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat

🎧 Clearing Into the Virgin Islands on Your Own Boat

Published on January 17, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Nica Waters

Checking into a new country when you arrive as a cruiser doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn about the apps we used to make the whole process of immigration and customs much easier. [More] 🎧 Clearing Into the Virgin Islands on Your Own Boat

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Published on January 11, 2022; last updated on January 31, 2022 by Nica Waters

Who is more relevant for cruising information–the old-time cruisers or today’s YouTube stars? And does it matter? [More] Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

On Pirates

Published on March 23, 2021; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Nica Waters

The glories of Venezuela, tempered by troubles, kept revealing themselves. [More] On Pirates

Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

Published on January 26, 2021; last updated on February 25, 2021 by Nica Waters

Figuring out which cell plan to go with took some trial and error. I wish I’d thought about some of these things up front. [More] Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

Making a Hurricane Plan for your Insurer

Published on March 28, 2020; last updated on April 27, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

If you’re cruising on your boat in a hurricane zone, your insurance company will want to see your hurricane plan. Here’s how to create yours from an insurance pro. [More] Making a Hurricane Plan for your Insurer

Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Published on March 8, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan the fastest Gulf Stream crossing in your boat; figuring your start and destination points, how far the stream will sweep you and tips for a fast crossing. [More] Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Boat Dogs 101

Published on March 4, 2020; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What you need to know to have a great boat dog. Learn how to take any size dog on your boat, how to keep them safe, and best places to cruise with a dog. [More] Boat Dogs 101

FastSeas- an Interview!

Published on August 20, 2019; last updated on August 13, 2019 by Nica Waters

Jeremy Waters, creator of the weather routing service FastSeas, tells all. [More] FastSeas- an Interview!

Documents to Leave Your Boat in Foreign Countries

Published on December 23, 2018; last updated on November 30, 2018 by Lin Pardey

Ensure you breeze through airport customs when you want to get back to your boat. These simple documents can make all the difference. [More] Documents to Leave Your Boat in Foreign Countries

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