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Developing Skills for Cruising
Developing Skills for Cruising
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Cruising involves so very many things -- and some skills that many of us find a little different than for living on land.
 
Good news -- you can develop many of these long before you set foot on a boat.
 
Learn how here.

Rules of Cruising – Plan or Stay Flexible?

Published on September 1, 2021; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cardinal rule of cruising is to stay flexible. But you also have to plan. How do you balance them both?

Cruising & Money

Published on August 25, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much money will you need to start cruising?

9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Published on November 5, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Books for boat owners and cruisers

Nine great books on everything from deciding to go cruising and how to do it to buying a boat and maintaining it, with a couple of “let’s dream about it” selections too.

The Courage to Try Something New

Published on April 23, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising itself may be new, and it’s made up of all sorts of individual items that are going to be “something new” too. Preparing for the challenge of doing all sorts of new things.

🎧How Do You Learn To Sail?

Published on April 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to second-guess the best way to learn to sail. With all the options out there, how can you decide? It’s not that complicated. Come along with Nica as she shares 4 different ways she learned, and what she thinks is the best way possible.

It’s easy to second-guess the best way to learn to sail. With all the options out there, how can you decide? It’s not that complicated. Come along with Nica as she shares 4 different ways she learned, and what she thinks is the best way possible.

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.

The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google

Published on December 5, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.

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