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 […]
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 […]
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 video, we continue the tour of Paradisea, a great offshore cruising boat, looking at the interior of this classically-designed Island Packet 40. Every boat has challenges and each cruiser must evaluate what’s best for them. For example, Is air conditioning a necessity? or […]
In this video, Bob and Maureen give us a tour of their Island Packet 40, pointing out key features on the exterior of this blue-water vessel. We learn about how they made this boat their own. Buying a boat is one thing, but making it […]
Meet Bob and Maureen and their Island Packet 40. In this video, they discuss how their cruising adventure came to be. It began with a dream of cruising on their own sailboat and then step by step (from sailing lessons, to chartering, to buying boats, […]