So you've booked an incredible dive cruise? Here are the rookie errors to avoid on your first scuba diving liveaboard experience.
Living on a boat with no cost of living. Yes, a dream - but is it just that? In this article, I'll list what you'd need to do in order to make it work.
The top 10 mistakes new liveaboard sailors make! Make sure you read this BEFORE moving aboard your sailboat!
Living on a sailboat has some amazing perks, but its also challenging, from the tiny space, to the tiny kitchen, to the pump-out station. Yuck!
Thinking about living the boat life? Why this couple chose a liveaboard trawler over a sailboat to live on in the Puget Sound area.
Thinking about living the boat life? Why this couple chose a liveaboard trawler over a sailboat to live on in the Puget Sound area.
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
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Catamarans are known for seaworthiness, but what sets a run-of-the-mill recreational cat from a full-blown liveaboard blue water cruiser?
Ever wonder what it's like living on a sailboat during winter? What it takes to stay warm during the cold season? This post is all about just that!
My big dream is to one day sail the world seas with my wife. But I was unsure how long it actually takes. So I got into it and wrote this article.
You only have to submerge yourself into a bunch of YouTube sailing videos, read the book, Dove, or experience a week-long sailing charter to gain a glimpse into the benefits of becoming a liveaboard sailing cruiser. Most people would agree that sun-filled days, tropical white sandy beaches, daily adventures, new friends and an amazing variety of free anchorages are truly a dream come true. But are those the only benefits to becoming a liveaboard sailing cruiser? If you’re on the path to break ties with ‘normal’ land-based life and sail off into the sunset what should you expect? Is it just sand, sea and adventure or is it more?
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
Do you think you can handle living on a boat? Here are 11 things I've learned about boat life that might just change your mind.
A look at why living on board a sailboat isn't just for men. Women sailors are plentiful, and an inspiration to others wanting to follow in their footsteps.
Being at a marina means we see a lot of peeps come and go! Some are seasoned sailors and some are liveaboard newbies, just like we used to be....though some days, I still feel like a newbie! When we moved onto our first boat there were two ladies here that welcomed me and taught me everything they knew about living aboard a boat....and trust me, there is so much to learn and know. It goes way beyond just learning to live in a small space! They are out cruising now, but I have tried really hard to pass on what they taught me and things I've figured out that works or doesn't work. In no particular order.... Remove all most cardboard | I've heard several reasons for this one, like bugs are attracted to the glue that hold the box together and/or bugs like to live in between the folds of the box. In any event, I'm not cool with bugs taking up residence in my tiny home, so I remove almost all cardboard from the boat. And what does remain, gets checked often for any unwanted visitors While we're on the bug topic: peppermint oil is great for keeping spiders away | I'm not really scared of spiders, but I also don't want to live with them. And because we are living full time at a dock, there are always spiders around. So I use peppermint oil to keep them at bay! I have a couple battery candles in the cockpit and I pour the oil on the tops of the fake candle trays, but you could also use a cotton ball or a small lid to hold the oil. Detergent as a head/tank cleaner | when we go to the pump out we like to rinse out the tank with liquid detergent (and water) after pumping out the stuff that needs pumping out. So after you've pumped out your tank, pour a healthy amount of liquid detergent in the tank and then fill with water. Now pump out the soapy water mixture and you're all done! We also pour a little detergent into the head after pumping out to help clean the bowl and keep smells to a minimum. Vinegar | this stuff is basically liquid gold when you live in a boat! Ok not really, but it is super versatile and used almost daily! Bleach is a big no-no | boats have lots of rubber hoses and bleach will eat away at the hoses and overtime you'll have a much bigger problem than a dirty boat. So when you think of bleach, think only for laundry! As long as you're doing laundry at the marina or laundromat and not in your sink! Get to know your area | we will be here for a couple more years, at the least, working and saving money towards our cruising departure. So it is important to know the area you're in and where to get the best deals. I cook most every night on the boat, but when we do go out, we like to catch a good deal! Different area restaurants usually have weeknight specials and we know where to go for the $2 tacos or the $6 ribeye steaks!! So learn your area and figure out where you can eat out on the cheap! Free table | the liveaboards at out marina (and several others) usually have a designated area or table where you can get rid of anything you're not using anymore and in turn, pick up something you may want from the table. Just be sure to find out where said area is, I've heard a few peeps say they didn't know that was a free table, left what they were working on to go grab something from the boat and came back to find their stuff gone. :/ Yeah, not good! Cook with pork sausage instead of hamburger meat | on our last boat {baby Irie, if you will} we had the teeniest, tiniest freezer. This is where I made the switch and I began cooking solely with pork sausage. I quickly found out that I was throwing out more hamburger meat than I was using....and that stuffs not cheap. The benefits of using pork sausage are the many different flavors, the cheaper price, the fact that it doesn't have to be frozen & lastly, 9 times out of 10, there's no grease to drain off after cooking it, so less work!! Thinking outside the box | living on a boat means you have to get pretty crafty when you need a trash can in the bathroom. Especially when the only flat piece of real estate on the head floor to hold this is approximately, three inches by ten inches. Yeah, inches!!! The good news is, those plastic cereal containers with a lid that includes the flap lid part {where a normal person would pour the cereal from} are usually the perfect size to make into a trash can for a tight spot! Just make sure to always use a small trash bag as a liner and never try to reuse it for food, ever!! I know there are so many more, but this is a good start for now! So tell me, what are your tips & tricks??
My big dream is to one day sail the world seas with my wife. But I was unsure how long it actually takes. So I got into it and wrote this article.
With a length of 30m, Jakare liveaboard is designed for a group or family holiday cruise with a modern Western model on a traditional ship.
When you move aboard a boat, or into any small space, storage becomes an issue. Here are 12 space saving items you need if you live in a small space.
A bilge alarm allows you to know if water is filling your bilge BEFORE it gets over the floorboards. The sooner you know, the better your chance of saving the boat.
It’s beginning to look a feel a lot like the holidays over here at Sailing Chance. We spent the weekend winterizing our boat – taking off all the sails, building the frame for our winter enclosure, and generally freezing our butts off. I have my solar Christmas lights ready to hang just as soon as the […]
Small bluewater sailboats are a great choice for sailing around the world. Here are our top 5 picks for small cruising sailboats.
Easy to install Raspberry Pi computer that gets its power from the NMEA 2000 bus. Great for SignalK, OpenCPN, and OpenPlotter.
Find out what size boat for ocean crossing and other must know info before your cross the ocean in a sailboat.
Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster.
The most important tool on your boat isn't one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools - and which one you should never be without.
A someone who is just begining my journy to sail around the world I get asked a lot, "Can a novice sail around teh world?" My answer, yes; find out why.
Self-sufficiency is a goal of many liveaboard cruisers who sail the world’s oceans, generating their own water and power and even growing their own food
Discover 20 boat organization ideas that will help you save time, find things when and where you need to find them and reduce the likelihood of problems.
With limited energy and limited space, living onboard a small sailboat for a year was kind of like camping—we had very few creature comforts, however, these 10 essential items can be used on any boat and will make your life onboard more sustainable, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Learning how to make money on the road can be hard to figure out. Here are 40+ van life jobs (both on a computer and hands-on)!
Most people can pick up the basic skills needed to sail a 13.75-foot Laser or Sunfish dinghy within a week of intensive sailing lessons. Some people are naturals—they instinctively understand how the boat will be affected by a change in wind or boat direction—and they learn quickly.
From slow travel to eco-tourism, we provide tips and inspiration for the environmentally-conscious traveler.
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
Come learn about the best liveaboard boats! You will find out the best size boat for liveaboard, what kinds of boats you can live on and more.
A detailed breakdown of what it costs to communicate with the world while out at sea. We use a tracker, a sat phone, and VHF. OutChasingStars.com
Check out the safety and practical gear we use to help Honey live happily on the boat.
I'm not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.
Following the success of the lounge version of the award-winning Leopard 50, we are excited to announce that the Leopard 45 now comes with a lounge of her own! Like her big sister, the lounge on the Leopard 45 includes a seating area, a sunbed, and a table. The helm station remains well protected, and integrated into the cockpit and the rest of the boat.
Should you take guns cruising? What kind and how many? This topic is addressed in a highly practical manner by the circumnavigating Totem crew.
There’s no secret to drastically downsizing your belongings. It’s an emotional, time-consuming process that’s a little different for everyone. Here are 10 important steps to get started.
How often do we use our marriage savers? All the time! Find out what they are and how they help us stay safe and sane while sailing. OutChasingStars.com
If you’re a captain considering a feline first mate, there are a few things to know and some precautions to observe in order to run a tight ship.
For the most part, the average voyaging crew stands a low chance of recovering a crewmember who goes overboard. Not for lack of effort, but simply because the process requires planning and practice.
The ultimate guide to keeping cats on a boat. We give our top tips for keeping your cat (and you!) happy on a sailboat.
On the hunt for a gift for your favorite sailor? We have some great ideas to help you find functional and fun gifts for your sailor!
