When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But also can foster community.
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!
Calling for Help on the Water
Do you know how to get help to your boat on the water? Calling 911 may not cut it.
🎧Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?
Details about the differences between documentation and registration, and why you might choose to title your boat one way or another.
🎧A Place to Call Home
Musings on hailing ports, past and present
🎧How to Be Ready for Head Failures
Boat heads eventually need repairs. Do you know what you’ll use for a toilet when yours fails?
Boat School Lessons for Parents
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!
🎧 Moving Aboard!
Actually moving aboard the boat happened in small simple steps. Isn’t it all about what you eat and where you sleep?
🎧How to Live in the Boatyard
Living on your boat up on stands isn’t easy. But you can do it. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable.
🎧Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans
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.
🎧New Cruisers Sleep Loss – What To Do
Are you a new cruiser having trouble sleeping? It’s understandable. Here’s how to rest better.