It’s so easy to get trapped in the mindset of doing “just a couple more things” before heading out on an extended cruise.
In ten years of cruising, I’ve fought the urge to just keep getting ready many times . . . and had some great times as a result. Here are my tips to for making that transition to actually living the dream and not just preparing for it.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Anonymous says
Good article, thanks!
Anonymous says
Monika @ Inspireroo says
Very true! We’re setting off for a 3 month summer trip in a month and I can feel myself negotiating myself out of some of our plans