Tag: commuter cruiser
New Best Cockpit Light! Solar! Under $15!
WOW! A new solar light that lights up my whole cockpit for dinner and costs less than $15! More here....
Cruising Show Stoppers?
There are a few things that are Show Stoppers, whether you want to cruise to the next cove or next country....
WARNING! Inflatable Life Jacket Surprise!
Warning! Be sure to check your suspender harness/inflatable life vests before setting out on a major crossing! Just because they're expensive doesn't mean they hold air! Here's how!
Splash! 5 Tips From On The Hard to In The...
Be ready to launch your boat from a Travel Lift. 5 important tips and considerations often overlooked, even by experienced captains!
Creating Your Own “Space” On a Boat
How do you manage to have time alone or time for your own hobbies aboard a tiny cruising boat? Please leave comments or comment on Facebook to share how alone time is managed on your boat.
Lifestyle: How to Live on a Boat
Ever wonder how two people actually live aboard a boat and don't kill each other? After all, our living space is about 100 square feet -- YIKES! When I think about it like that it even scares ME! Here are some tips!
Cruising World: Dec 2012: How to Cruise With Kayaks
Are you considering adding kayaks to your cruising boat? Click here for my Cruising World, December 2012 article including tips on buying a kayak, storage aboard and kayak safety! Don't leave to cruise paradise without kayaks!
10 Tips on How To Learn A Language
Learning a bit of the local language will enhance your cruising experience exponentially! But it's not always easy and the learning strategy may depend on how long you'll be in an area with that language -- if it's long term and you want to be conversational, it's more difficult, but MUCH more rewarding!
2013 Florida Anchoring Update: Courtesy of BoatUS
Planning on cruising Florida waters? Especially if you plan on anchoring, you need to know the REAL "rules". Florida boating, anchoring and mooring laws can be complicated and difficult to understand.
Tips for Buying A Fish Fillet Knife
No doubt, having the right fish fillet knife aboard will either add a new dimension to your cruising lives or at the very least, make it much easier to clean that fish that you just caught!