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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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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 January 14, 2023 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

New Cruisers Sleep Loss – What To Do

Published on January 1, 2021; last updated on December 26, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are you a new cruiser having trouble sleeping? It’s understandable. Here’s how to rest better.  [More] New Cruisers Sleep Loss – What To Do

Keep Stuff Dry in the Dinghy

Published on November 13, 2020; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t arrive back at the boat with soggy groceries or wet laundry. Here’s how to keep your stuff dry.   [More] Keep Stuff Dry in the Dinghy

Sifting and Sorting

Published on September 22, 2020; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Nica Waters

When you move, the decisions you make about what to bring with you aren’t just practical. They’re an invitation to become a whole new person. [More] Sifting and Sorting

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