On the hook or on the dock, what do you prefer? We have spent a great deal of time cruising which means a copious amount of time spent at anchor as well as a hand full of nights in the marina. This article will explain the pros and cons of both anchoring and docking. Anchoring vs. […]
People are always interested in the financial side of living aboard. It took us a total of twenty days to sail from Jupiter, Florida to Fire Island, New York. This article will break down what we spent into categories to fill you in on exactly how much it cost us to sail from Florida to […]
What is a Ditch Kit? A ditch kit is something you pray you never have to use but it better be ready if it ever comes time to abandon ship. An abandoned ship bag, also known as a ditch kit, is a positively buoyant bag or box that is filled with items that could save your […]
Boat Hacks: Simple Ways to Save Water on a Boat We have almost become experts living life off the grid. The one thing that holds us back is our fresh water capacity. We have yet to invest in a watermaker so conserving as much water as possible helps us stay in remote places much longer. […]
We have spent the past two months sailing the Bahamas. We left from Palm Beach Inlet and hit almost every Island from the northern Abacos down to the Exumas. You may be wondering how much does it cost to sail the Bahamas. We wanted to share our expenses to show you that cruising the islands […]
At this point, we are away from home more than we are not. But where is home? I grew up in Jupiter, Florida a beautiful seaside town. Crystal clear water, warm waves, and a short distance to the Gulf Stream are just a few of my favorite things. Jupiter will forever be our home base. […]