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Moving Aboard Full Time
Moving Aboard
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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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Moving Onto Your Cruising Boat

Published on November 2, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 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.  [More] Moving Onto Your Cruising Boat

VHF Settings – Do Other Cruisers a Favor

Published on October 26, 2022; last updated on January 18, 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 ou need to remember to do this with your VHF radio.  [More] VHF Settings – Do Other Cruisers a Favor

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

Published on July 27, 2022; last updated on January 18, 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.  [More] UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

A Storage Plan

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on March 2, 2022 by Nica Waters

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat  [More] A Storage Plan

Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on February 27, 2023 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock  [More] Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

Published on December 10, 2021; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to settle for your cell phone or dishes flying. Here’s how to make everything non-slip.  [More] Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

Published on November 27, 2021; last updated on November 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Ready to decorate your boat for the holidays? But don’t want to store lots of stuff or discard it afterwards? Here are some great ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment. [More] How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

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

How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to. [More] Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend

Published on October 6, 2021; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But also can foster community.  [More] VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend

Calling for Help on the Water

Published on September 15, 2021; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to get help to your boat on the water? Calling 911 may not cut it. [More] Calling for Help on the Water

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