When we think of living on a boat, it’s easy to imagine a glamorous lifestyle that encompasses everything from high-end champagne to catered meals with family and friends. While this standard of living is certainly possible, living on a boat is an alternative lifestyle that many make day-to-day sacrifices to fulfill. Making a home out […]
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The Cost of Boat Ownership: 11 Things to Expect
So you’re considering buying a boat, but you aren’t sure exactly how much it will cost you to operate, maintain, and repair. While we all wish there were quick and easy answers to these questions, there’s a ton of considerations that make the cost of boat ownership vary widely from boat to boat and person […]
How to Rename Your Boat Without 7 Years of Bad Luck
If you find yourself wanting to rename your boat due to the previous owners having a severe lack of taste, it’s essential that you know the right way to go about it. Just as you would hold a boat christening ceremony for new vessels, renaming a boat has ceremonial rules to follow to ensure a […]
How to Christen A Boat: A Step-by-Step Guide
For centuries, seafarers have been a mythical bunch. Sailors of old and new alike have blamed their maritime hardships on Poseidon and his mighty wrath, bringing about a rich set of superstitions that are still followed today. Among the most noteworthy of these superstitions is the need to hold a boat christening ceremony for any […]
What Sailing Bag to Buy, and How to Pack It – A Week on the Water
The sun is shining, a light breeze is blowing through your hair, and the water resembles a never-ending sheet of rippled glass – this is paradise. Things don’t get much better than spending quality time with friends and family – unless, of course, you’re on a sailboat. No matter where your “paradise” lies, you’ll need […]
Sailing with Pets – The Official Guide to Four-Legged Voyaging
Our four-legged companions are far from just our in-house pets – they’re family. So when we ask them to hop aboard and join us for an epic journey through the high seas, we’re met with an enthusiastic wag and unwavering confidence in our request. That is, at least, until they see the body of water […]