IMPORTANT: If you use St. Brendan’s Isle as your legal address and are registered to vote in Clay County, you may be about to lose your right to vote. The rules have changed and there is going to be a voter purge. [More] Voting While Living at St. Brendan’s Isle
Making Your Boat Your (Only!) Home
Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.
Advice from someone who has done it twice.
Downsizing: Old Photo Albums
Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums as you’re downsizing? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever. [More] Downsizing: Old Photo Albums
How Do You Get Mail?
Mail. It’s a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers. [More] How Do You Get Mail?
Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition. [More] Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Cruising and Prescriptions
How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad. [More] Cruising and Prescriptions
Staying in Touch
There just aren’t cell towers out on the water — or in many great cruising anchorages. So how do we stay connected with family and friends? [More] Staying in Touch
How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?
Tips and strategies for dealing with US income taxes when you’re living on a boat and cruising. [More] How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?
Too Much Stuff
Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff. [More] Too Much Stuff
Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle
The officials in Green Cove Springs understand full-time cruisers (and RVers) and make it relatively painless to establish residency. Here’s how we did it, step by step. [More] Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle
Why Florida Residency?
As we become full-time cruisers again, why’d we choose Florida for our legal residence? [More] Why Florida Residency?