Living Aboard Full Time

Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.

Advice from someone who has done it twice.

Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

Published on December 10, 2021; last updated on November 29, 2021 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

Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

Published on September 7, 2021; last updated on September 1, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details about the differences between documentation and registration, and why you might choose to title your boat one way or another. [More] Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

A Place to Call Home

Published on August 24, 2021; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Musings on hailing ports, past and present [More] A Place to Call Home

How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Published on August 20, 2021; last updated on August 11, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat heads eventually need repairs. Do you know what you’ll use for a toilet when yours fails? [More] How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Boat School Lessons for Parents

Published on August 7, 2021; last updated on December 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Emily Nancolas

It’s not easy for cruising parents to become teachers–especially if they’ve never done it before. But here’s some advice from a teacher on how to make boat school work–for everyone! [More] Boat School Lessons for Parents

Moving Aboard!

Published on July 6, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Actually moving aboard the boat happened in small simple steps. Isn’t it all about what you eat and where you sleep? [More] Moving Aboard!

How to Live in the Boatyard

Published on May 14, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Living on your boat up on stands isn’t easy. But you can do it. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable. [More] How to Live in the Boatyard

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