Thoughts

Here resides a collection of our general thoughts about cruising and the cruising life. We hope they’re worth what you paid for them! 😉

Real Cruising Dangers

This is a multi-part series written by Cyndi inspired by the constant questions we get from non-cruisers about the dangers we face.

Real Cruising Danger #1: Other Boaters (Part 1)
Real Cruising Danger #1: Other Boaters (Part 2)
Real Cruising Danger #1: Other Boaters (Part 3)
Real Cruising Danger #1: Other Boaters (Part 4)
Real Cruising Danger #1: Other Boaters (Part 5)
Real Cruising Danger #2: The Sheep Mentality


Some Thoughts on the Effects of Wind on Cruising Plans


Is Simple Better?

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Sailing Sucks and Sailing Sucks, part II

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Fear of Discomfort

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Lack versus Compromise

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Boats may not be a compromise so much as an exercise in managing scarce resources while appreciating the abundance all around us.


The Real vs Perceived Dangers of the Cruising Lifestyle


The Ups and Downs of the Cruising Life


It’s All Real (The South Pacific from the Marquesas to Tonga)


Flu = Passage?


Here and Now, Boys, Here and Now!

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Shopping for hard drives at NewEgg while cruising down the coast. Am I really “in the moment?”


Better Late than Never

– pros and cons of leaving for the tropics late.

Taiwaneese Cherry Blossom Trees are blooming all over Northland.
Taiwaneese Cherry Blossom Trees are blooming all over Northland.