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When You're Underway

Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.

Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.

Need-to-Knows About Boot Key Harbor

Published on October 30, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Before you arrive at Boot Key Harbor, check out the hazards to look out for and insider’s info you’ll need.

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.

Tasty Snacks for Boat Passages

Published on August 14, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There’s no reason to cook 3 meals a day for every passage. This method works for us.

Make a Backup Plan

Published on July 6, 2020; last updated on December 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The cruising life is uncertain. It always pays to have a backup plan. Here’s our story of how it paid off for us.

Cruising When Older

Published on May 9, 2020; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take?

Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Published on March 8, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan the fastest Gulf Stream crossing in your boat; figuring your start and destination points, how far the stream will sweep you and tips for a fast crossing.

Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Published on February 8, 2020; last updated on December 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a trip that involves the Gulf Stream? Don’t count on it being where your chart says it is. Here’s how to get the real location and speed, updated daily.