Storm-Tossed, Lobster-Blessed: A Culinary Cruising Tale
An Australian cruising family finds moments of richness and culinary delight after a challenging passage.
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Living aboard a boat may not be for everybody, but for those who do, it can unlock a waterborne lifestyle full of exciting new adventures and a unique set of circumstances. From waking up every morning with a beautiful waterfront view to realizing that your “home” is wherever you roam, trading in the landlubber life for one on the water can be freeing.
Of course, the liveaboard lifestyle doesn’t come without its challenges. While your world becomes bigger, moving from a four-bedroom house to a 40-foot boat means everything else becomes smaller, from storage to sleeping quarters, and while it’s easy to fantasize about the idea of living on a boat, actually doing it requires significant preparation, technical savvy and a willingness to learn and adapt.
Here, you’ll find helpful stories and tips for anyone living (or considering embarking on) the liveaboard lifestyle, to make your home on the water as manageable as it is rewarding.
An Australian cruising family finds moments of richness and culinary delight after a challenging passage.
With this recipe, you can indulge in a tasty homemade treat wherever you may roam.
This piquant dish provides a perfect meal after an overnight trek offshore.
After a medically mandated gluten-free diet left these sailors pining for good bread, they came up with their own winning recipe.
This creamy rice porridge is guaranteed to sate your hunger and banish rainy-day or rough-passage blahs.
This rich, steaming stew from the Pacific Northwest warms chilled sailors’ bones and brings back a lifetime of memories.
What started as an engine replacement turned into long-envisioned upgrades and a total refit.
A two-year project taken on near a Lake Erie home port turns the 1975 Hallberg-Rassy Monsun Ukiyo into a cruising boat fit for the Pacific.
In the midst of our massive 40-year refit of our Stevens 47, Totem, we’re still dreaming: Do we want to make the changes needed to fly a Code Zero?
Halfway through his latest circumnavigation, Webb Chiles made several upgrades to Gannet, his Moore 24, to make the rest of the journey safer and more comfortable.
Eager to get rid of dark wood and old vinyl, this do-it-yourselfer found a cleaner and brighter way to finish the v-berth.
The latest chapter in our ongoing series about the complete overhaul of a classic-plastic Pearson 36.
Respecting cultural norms and dressing the part can make all the difference when cruising across borders and navigating new traditions.
From cherished family recipes to unexpected Marshallese dishes, Thanksgiving afloat blends old traditions with new adventures.
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Meet Cruising World’s newest ambassadors, Marissa and Chris, the crew of the 1979 Cheoy Lee 41 Avocet.
When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
When it comes to educating the kids while cruising, these parents learned that flexibility, and sometimes changing course, is key.
Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
Kids can learn a whole lot while they think they’re just having fun on a boat.
Women sailing solo around the world are few and far between, but these three sailors share a common spirit of ambition, endurance and adventure.
Smart design means balancing comfort, systems complexity, and easy access to critical components for stress-free cruising.
Turn strong winds into exhilarating sailing adventures with expert tips on preparation, boat handling, and keeping control.
Some seamanship lessons are harder to learn than others, but in the end, having common sense offshore is always the key.
Tapping into your intuition, especially on night watches, is a good way to become an even better sailor.
Hands-On expert Roger Hughes beats the heat onboard with the Breeze Bandit—an innovative hatch cover that keeps cabins cool.
Learn how to repair and maintain your shore power cable to ensure safe, reliable electricity at the dock.
When it comes to educating the kids while cruising, these parents learned that flexibility, and sometimes changing course, is key.
Good vibes only? Not so fast, my friends. Sailing, like life, is about embracing the full spectrum of emotions.
Having the right buddy boat can make the cruising experience even more fun, educational and memorable.
Ten tips from global cruising parents on ways to keep kids (and adults) happy on board.
Set ground rules, plan ahead and get creative when bareboat chartering with kids.
A large—and still growing—family spreads their wings aboard a high-performance trimaran.