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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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🎧The House Question – to sell or no

Published on April 30, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Our experience in making the "keep the house or not" call before each of our cruises.

Our experience in making the “keep the house or not” call before each of our cruises.

🎧Storage Conundrum

Published on February 26, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

V-berth bed on a boat - Sheets for boats

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.

Cruising with Kids

Published on February 10, 2017; last updated on April 17, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising kids gathered on beach rocks with a sailing mom while exploring ashore.

Wondering if sailing with kids is really a good idea? Here’s what we’ve learned from watching hundreds of cruising families.

Staying in Touch

Published on May 18, 2016; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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?

How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?

Published on March 19, 2016; last updated on February 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips and strategies for dealing with US income taxes when you’re living on a boat and cruising.

Too Much Stuff

Published on July 13, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

What About Mail When You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on May 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pile of hand-addressed envelopes and letters, the kind of mail you handle when you live on a boat

No fixed address? Here’s how cruisers actually get their mail, from going paperless to picking a forwarding service.

The Emotional Side of Moving Aboard a Boat

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on May 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman aboard a sailboat at sunset looking out at the water with a reflective expression

You can be completely sure you’re doing the right thing and still cry over what you’re leaving. Here’s why that’s normal.

Choosing a Broker

Published on May 25, 2015; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’re going to pay a lot of money to your broker. Make sure you get one that’s going to get your boat or house sold!

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