The exact order we did it in, what to bring, and how to solve the proof-of-address problem cruisers always hit.
Moving Aboard
Full-Time
Full-Time
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!
Downsizing to Live on a Boat: Where to Start
You’ve decided to downsize and move aboard, but where do you even start? Here’s how to make a daunting job manageable.
Boat Insurance for Cruisers: A Plain-English Guide
Boat insurance for cruisers works nothing like your car or home policy. The definitive guide to policies, coverage, and shopping.
How to Get Your Prescriptions While Cruising
Worried your daily meds will derail your cruising plans? Here’s how liveaboards actually handle prescription refills, at home and abroad.
VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend
When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But it can also can foster community.
Moving Aboard a Boat: How to Organize the Move
Everything you own has to go somewhere. Here’s the simple system that got it all to the right place the first time.
Too Much to Do Before You Cruise? Start Here
Drowning in the pre-cruise to-do list? Here’s the whole territory mapped out, so you can stop guessing and start moving.
Getting Help for a Boat Emergency
Do you know how to get help for a boat emergency. Although your first instinct may be to reach for your phone, it’s not the best idea.
Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers
Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. Here’s what full-time cruisers need to know to actually get covered.
What Boat Documents Do You Need On Board?
Which papers actually belong aboard? The full rundown for US waters and foreign ports, plus how to find any of them in seconds.