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 […]
Sailing Around The World – Planning For Global Circumnavigation
There’s something about sailing around the world that captures the imagination and inspires. For some, it’s the reason for learning to sail in the first place. Others only start to think about global circumnavigation as their skills and experience grow. Regardless of what motivates you to circumnavigate, one thing remains true. For most, it will […]
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 […]
Never Sail the Bahamas Without This Guide
If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing through the same waters as 17th-century Buccaneers like Blackbeard and Calico Jack, look no further than the Atlantic’s largest archipelago nation – The Bahamas. Situated approximately 180 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, the Bahamas are made up of nearly 700 islands, most of which remain uninhabited. The Bahamas are […]