In this episode, Lou and Patrice share their perspective on this lifestyle. After having cruised for a few years, they offer some insights on things they’ve learned along the way, and some surprises. Patrice reveals her personal journey from apprehension to true enjoyment of their […]
This episode features a tour of Sonamara, a beautiful Island Packet 420. Lou talks about his new AB inflatable, the benefits of in-mast furling, their navigation systems and more. Patrice gives us the interior tour, showing off the galley, extensive storage space and many other […]
Meet Lou and Patrice cruising aboard their Island Packet 420, Sonamara. Listen as they discuss the naming of their boat and their transition from careers to cruising. Patrice shares her creative outlet and some other tips for taking care of yourself while living aboard a boat.
In this video, Mark and Cindy talk about cruising, living in close quarters, and how that works in their relationship. They also discuss the joys of meeting their fellow cruisers and the close relationships that can form. Cindy talks about feeling safe in Mexico, while […]
In this video, Mark and Cindy give us the boat tour. There’s plenty to see on this Vantare with many drool worthy features from full-size refrigerators and pop-down TVs, to walk-around beds and even an engine room large enough for a vice. With many systems […]
Meet Mark and Cindy on their spacious home on water, Delta Swizzler. In this episode, they discuss their search and timing for finding their boat and how choosing the cruising lifestyle turned out to be the perfect retirement for them. Not without challenges, life is different on water than land, from provisioning, to having guests visit, and even according to Mark, beware of renting a car in Mexico. (See video table of contents below products)
00:25 Intro
00:32 Overall Layout of the Vantare
00:58 Our Start, boating in the Sacramento Delta
01:28 Choosing a boat
03:14 Visitors on a boat
04:05 Leaving to go Cruising
05:04 The Cruising Life
06:09 Personal Challenges
06:59 Renting a car
07:48 Provisioning
09:17 Naming the Boat
In this video, the conversation gets personal as Bob and Maureen talk about sharing the cruising life with your partner and its impact on relationships. Cruising comes with its challenges, but when shared with your partner, the joys can be doubled. Listen as they review […]
In this episode, Brent and Jill share the leap of faith they took during their first cruising adventure, setting off with no set timetable or obvious parachute. They talk about the cruising community and the people who have inspired them out here on the water. […]
This episode features Brent’s interesting perspective on the changes in technology between their two cruising adventures, 15 years apart. He details his choices for weather, navigation, and communication systems and his preference for redundancy. Meanwhile, Jill shares her tips from Cayuse’s small galley on cooking in the heat of the tropics sans microwave and freezer.
In this episode, Brent and Jill give us a tour of their 1988 J-37. J-37’s are often thought of as race boats, but aboard Cayuse, you can see how they can be a very comfortable and efficient cruising option, especially for people who love to […]