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Category: STORIESCruising Life
 As Brittany and Scott, newlyweds, head down island to the Caribbean on their Hallberg-Rassy 35, Brittany reflects on ways that cruising takes her out of tourist mode. Thanks, Brittany for sharing this post from your blog! Keep us updated! One of the greatest gift of cruising to a place via sailboat is the fact that you [...] How We Learn
I spent last winter in Miami, Florida working and saving for my next big sail. My goal was to sail to the Bahamas, spend some time exploring the sandy beaches and shallow banks, and then head north, offshore, bound for Martha’s Vineyard. I had summer plans for sailing on schooners in Maine and the Vineyard. But having [...] About Cruising, Cruising Life
 On the long passages, nothing compares to being completely and solely in charge of your entire world and in tune with the world around you – as long as it’s going well. Alex and I sail double-handed most often, so only one of us is awake at any given time. When you’re on watch, the entire world [...] Books, Websites & Blogs, Fears and Worries
 Lin Pardey interviews 11 cruising couples fresh from their first major crossing – and finds out what they worried about and what they learned. We have divided this article in 2 parts. Part 1 describes worries about bad weather and gear failures. Here, in part 2, Lin Pardey writes about other common worries as well as suggestions for those preparing to set [...] Books, Websites & Blogs, Fears and Worries
 In this chapter from “Capable Cruiser”, Lin Pardey asked 11 pairs of cruisers to share their thoughts on predeparture worries, the gear that worked, failures that occurred, and thoughts they wanted to share with those waiting to set sail. We are publishing this chapter in 2 parts. Part 2 will appear next [...] About Cruising, Cruising Life
 What do I most like about cruising, let me count the ways… … being on watch for sunsets and sunrises, sailing under star laden, moonlit nights with a shooting star here or there, and seeing the Milky Way on clear dark nights. About Cruising, Cruising Life
Travel Cruising gives me the opportunity to travel in a way that allows me to slowly savor a place. I’m not a tourist on a five day “try to see it all” trip. Instead I have the opportunity to be immersed in the culture, meet the locals, enjoy the unique atmosphere of a cruising destination. I not only [...] Take Your Passion Cruising
When my husband Mark and I started writing cruising guides, we called them “enriched” guides because we wanted to include more than just the “mileposts and signposts” of transiting from one port to another. When we cruised, we most enjoyed the learning experiences along the way. Although we were busy piloting, we were curious about the stories [...] Cruising Life
 For the last five-plus years, I’ve been living almost exclusively on a boat. My husband, Jim, and I sold our home and somewhat naively hit the water running. Not exactly sure what we were running from and most definitely in the dark about how this change would alter our life’s predetermined path. We retired rather early from [...] Cruising with Kids, TIPS
 Taking your children’s education to sea is not always simple, but neither is it a deeply complicated mystery. Once you capture a child’s interest, With careful decision-making and sensible preparations – just what you need for going cruising in general – you can let your children profit from an incredible learning opportunity. Just [...] Cruising with Kids, Sharing Our Stories
 What if you are “empty nesters” over the age of 50, and want to go sailing off into retirement with your spouse. Are you afraid you will seldom see your children? Will you miss spoiling the grandchildren and watching them advance through the stages of childhood? Sharing Our Stories
 Nothing can stop a woman from reading! Reading served to fuel my determination that one day I would go cruising. My wish finally came in 2006 after finally having a little space between children’s final exams. Our six children are spread over a large range, and for many years we were constantly preparing one of them for high school graduation. The break came and this was my [...] |
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