Cruising on your boat...
Chuck it all, quit the job, sell the house, buy a boat, move aboard and go cruising. Well, we did it. Almost a decade and a half ago. We can tell you, it's great! But not quite as simple as it sounds.
And just in time for your Cruise South! Tips on how to cruise the ICW without running aground; some (we think) convincing arguments for the inside passage over the outside; free docks; links to where to get fuel and groceries; and photography of some of our favorite places on the ICW. Start your ICW Cruise here...
Ah... The dream. Sitting on your boat, pristine, clear water all around you, tropical island with- in swimming distance, rum drink in your hand, sunshine..
Our cruising friends Coleman and Sandy Blake cruise with their cat, Mr. Mischief. Sandy contributed this article which starts, "We are pet lovers (cats in particular). To us, the commitment made when acquiring a pet is second only to the huge responsibility undertaken with the rearing of children, and the concerns of caring for pets on board is not unlike those of caring for children. The problem is ...
Our good friends Skip and Harriet Hardy wrote an excellent article for their blog and consented to allow us to reprint it here. We met them in the first Dismal Swamp lock primarily because they have a Sheltie. We used to have a Sheltie, too, back in our land dwelling days. The writing is first person by Harriet.
We have met lots of cruisers out there. Some seem to have and unlimited budget; some seem as poor as dog meat. Almost all seem to be enjoying themselves. I'm telling you, if we can do it, almost anyone can do it.
Sometimes just trying to simplify your life can be complex. Keeping in touch with people while you're out cruising is easier now with the internet and cell phones - when you're close enough to a signal. However, you still need to get your mail. You want to receive your magazine subscriptions, greeting cards, and (shudder) bills.
If you plan to take an extended voyage on your vessel, even a single overnighter, it is an excellent precaution to file a float plan with a trusted friend or relative. Here's what you need to include.
Crossing the Stream
The Gulf Stream, that is. Specifically from Florida to the Bahamas. The Rhumb Line versus the Rum Line. How to save afew hours
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