The Big Chill: Sailing Adventure & Comfort Food
When an unusual weather system plummeted air temps from balmy to bitter, this crew turned to cold-season comfort food.
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.
When an unusual weather system plummeted air temps from balmy to bitter, this crew turned to cold-season comfort food.
After gathering mussels off California’s Channel Islands, one cruising couple shares their go-to curry dish from the galley.
Crunchy, nutritious, and long-lasting, cabbage is a galley go-to for sailors provisioning for offshore or coastal cruising adventures.
Too hot to cook down below? This easy grilled pizza hit the spot after a long, sweaty day of boatwork in the Mexican sun.
After a wild storm shakes up their anchorage, this crew finds comfort in Rhode Island’s fiery favorite—the Dynamite sandwich.
An Australian cruising family finds moments of richness and culinary delight after a challenging passage.
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.
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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.
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Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
Smart boathandling, good communication and humility help sailors maneuver safely in tight quarters.
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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.
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Ten tips from global cruising parents on ways to keep kids (and adults) happy on board.
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A large—and still growing—family spreads their wings aboard a high-performance trimaran.