First we had good news about our dinghy. And then we had bad. Luckily, we got some help from our cruising friends. [More] Cruising Friends Help to Avoid Dinghy Disaster

making your boat life better
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
First we had good news about our dinghy. And then we had bad. Luckily, we got some help from our cruising friends. [More] Cruising Friends Help to Avoid Dinghy Disaster
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
A dinghy drift or raft-up is a floating party — generally for happy hour and a gorgeous sunset, shared with friends. How to make it happen! [More] Dinghy Drift
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Boat cards are a quick way to exchange info without writing it out each time. They’re your calling cards. What should be on yours? [More] Boat Cards
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
A smartphone (or tablet) app to check in to the US when arriving by small boat — regardless of your nationality! Learn the ins and outs of the CBP ROAM app. [More] US Check-In via ROAM App
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Making new friends, leaving friends behind. It can be tough on both ends. Eleven suggestions to make it easier. [More] Cruising & Friends
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
Cruisers helping each other is one of the unwritten rules of living on a boat. You get out of this life what you put into it. [More] Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
You can learn to be more adventurous! How to be willing to take chances and say yes to new adventures. Being injured isn’t the biggest risk! [More] Learn to be More Adventurous
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
How to organize a beach BBQ for boaters and cruisers, along with seven tips to ensure everyone has a great time and the food works without tables or chairs. [More] 7 Tips for a Great Beach BBQ for Boaters
Each week you’ll get:
• Tips from Carolyn
• New articles & podcasts
• Popular articles you may have missed
• Totally FREE – one email a week
get answers with our FREE mini-courses
I’M THINKING ABOUT LIVING ON A BOAT AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START
I’M PREPARING TO CRUISE — HOW DO I GET READY FOR THIS??
I’VE STARTED CRUISING AND I’M FRUSTRATED AND OVERWHELMED
living on a boat • cooking & food • gear
preparing to cruise • overcoming problems
We will never sell your email or send spam. Read our privacy policy.
once a week • FREE
We will never sell your email or send spam. Read our privacy policy.
We will never sell your email or send spam. Read our privacy policy.