"You have to keep your goals in mind. Are you going to be a boat builder or a sailor?"
Michelle Potter
Building It Yourself
From Ocean Voyaging through Coastal Cruising and Beach Cruising to Living Aboard, there are many types of sailboat cruising. For those interested in Racer/Cruisers, there are Races and Rallies.
For those Making the Break to cruising, Couples in particular, there are many Cruise Planning considerations, among them Menus and Provisioning, Budgeting, and Earning While Cruising.
Cruising sailors need to get the most out of their shore services, such as Marinas, Boatyards (especially for Winterizing), and Mail and Banking services.
They cover the Navigation Rules, Going Foreign, Safety, the Environment, Towing and Salvage, Communications, and boating Etiquette.
The joy of cruising includes Guests, Children, and Pets. And you can Make New Friends through Clubs, Owners' Groups, Races and Rallies, or Crewing.