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Moving Aboard Full Time
Moving Aboard
Full-Time
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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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Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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.

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 and Prescriptions

Published on January 12, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising -- whether in the US or abroad.

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad.

Staying in Touch

Published on May 18, 2016; last updated on January 4, 2025 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?

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 March 28, 2023 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 September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

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

Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle

Published on July 11, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step directions for changing your legal address to St. Brendan’s Isle mail service in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items.

The Emotional Roller Coaster

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on August 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster!

Organizing to Move Aboard a Boat

Published on June 4, 2015; last updated on August 1, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying organized is key when you’re preparing to move aboard a boat. An easy, visual way to get everything to the right place the first time.

Choosing a Broker

Published on May 25, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 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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