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Cruising Friends Help to Avoid Dinghy Disaster

Published on July 14, 2021; last updated on July 13, 2021 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

Dinghy Drift

Published on May 17, 2020; last updated on December 24, 2020 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

Boat Cards

Published on April 7, 2020; last updated on June 13, 2020 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

US Check-In via ROAM App

Published on April 25, 2018; last updated on August 31, 2020 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

Cruising & Friends

Published on April 9, 2018; last updated on August 31, 2020 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

Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone

Published on December 26, 2014; last updated on July 31, 2020 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

Learn to be More Adventurous

Published on June 1, 2014; last updated on July 30, 2020 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

7 Tips for a Great Beach BBQ for Boaters

Published on June 29, 2011; last updated on June 13, 2020 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