Being able to anchor almost anywhere is awesome but in order to keep other cruisers, homeowners, and business owners happy it is important to follow the anchoring etiquette tips mentioned below. Avoid anchoring too close to other cruisers. This is more than just a privacy issue but also a safety concern. “Too Close” is very […]
Boat Recipes: Conch Salad One of our favorite recipes while in the islands is Conch Salad. The population of conch in Florida has been terribly depleted and harvesting is totally prohibited. One of our first meals when we cross the Gulf Stream is always a tasty conch salad. In the Bahamas, each boat is permitted […]
Let’s face it while cruising, our Dinghy is like our car. She takes us diving, surfing, fishing, and exploring. Just like a car, dinghy’s also have requirements that must be met in order to legally drive. The United States Coast Guard has set up a list of federally required safety gear for boats under 16 feet. Below […]
Whether you are cruising on a sailboat, trawler, or yacht at some point you will more than likely have to hail the bridge tender to open a bridge. It is important to be educated on the proper protocol of hailing a bridge so you are not caught off guard when you arrive at a bridge you […]
Over the past three years, we have had some of the absolute most amazing experiences. We have been super fortunate to be able to travel as far and as long as we do with no serious mishaps (knock on wood). We have however had some pretty close calls. It is hard to pick up a […]
After three years of living full time on a boat together we have figured out what meals are the easiest to cook and eat while underway. One of our absolute favorite boat recipes is breakfast burritos. Ingredients for 2 people 5 free range eggs (3 for Billy, 2 for me) 4 pieces of bacon 1 […]