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Moving Aboard Full Time
Moving Aboard
Full-Time
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Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.
 
We hear you! Advice from the team -- we've all done it at least one, sometimes two or even three times!

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What Documents Do I Need on a Boat? A Complete Guide for Boaters

Published on January 1, 2025; last updated on January 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What boat documents to you need to keep on board? And how do you organize them? It’s the perfect time to get your docs in order now.

How to Decorate the Boat for the Holidays

Published on December 12, 2024; last updated on December 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Hand holding an origami star on the deck of a boat.

Ready to decorate the boat for the holidays? Ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment.

Downsizing: Old Photo Albums

Published on February 8, 2024; last updated on February 13, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever.

Moving Onto Your Cruising Boat

Published on November 2, 2022; last updated on September 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ve never done it, you can’t imagine how challenging it is to move onto a cruising boat for the first time. Here are my best tips for making it as positive an experience as possible.

VHF Settings – Do Other Cruisers a Favor

Published on October 26, 2022; last updated on April 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you imagine how annoying it is to be cruising just off shore and having to hear sailors on the interior calling for bridge openings? That’s why you need to remember to do this with your VHF radio.

UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2022; last updated on April 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States.

🎧 A Storage Plan

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Boat storage diagram

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat

🎧Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock

🎧Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

Published on December 10, 2021; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to settle for your cell phone or dishes flying. Here’s how to make everything non-slip. 

Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2021; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to.

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