Boat Life Academy
Dreaming about setting sail over a distant horizon? Not sure where to start? Check out Boat Life Academy’s articles, covering everything you need to know about liveaboard life, including living on a boat and working remotely from a boat full time. Plus, we’ll have tons of great boat life hacks for making things easier; things we’ve learned after experiencing this epic lifestyle for the past 8 years.
Look out for new boat life courses and daily tips and tricks, coming soon!
This is the second article in a series about big accessories that we often wonder—do I really need that on my boat? Watermakers, generators, and air conditioning are generally things you will have on your want list, but should they be on your “must-have” list? Keep your cool, man. Here are my thoughts on marine […]
When we purchased our first full-time cruising and liveaboard, a Lagoon 380 catamaran, we set out with the same list of outfitting and equipment questions that most new boaters do. Although we had been boaters for years prior, we were new to big liveaboard appliances like generators, air conditioning, and watermakers. Independence was a blank […]
Working remotely from a boat is within your reach! Cruising used to be reserved for retirees, as getting remote work and staying connected was an often insurmountable challenge. Now, as many companies offer remote work options and Starlink offers fabulous connectivity, more and more of us are looking for the perfect work / life balance […]
We have been using Starlink on our boat since June 2022. Having reliable, fast, unlimited internet gives us more freedom to cruise while we work remote jobs. For example, we just got back from spending the summer cruising Maine. We had always been hesitant to visit the state prior to Starlink because we had heard […]
I could manage cruising and working much easier with a full-time chores concierge. Back when we took a sabbatical and didn’t have to work for money (oh, heavenly days!), I could afford the time to do laundry in a bucket or walk to the store every few days for fresh groceries. Now that we are […]
Buckle Harbor, Maine seems like a tight anchorage next to a nondescript island. However, a closer look reveals a cozy harbor, all-tide beach, and a small network of trails with whimsical surprises. Buckle Harbor is in a perfect location and is near Mount Desert Island, Eggemoggin Reach, and Penobscot Bay. It’s a great spot for […]
Seal Bay is an all-around favorite anchorage for those exploring Penobscot Bay by boat. There are many different anchoring possibilities with all-around protection. Cruisers, day-trippers, and weekenders all enjoy the tranquil surroundings, wildlife watching, low-tide sandbars, and trail access. This secluded area does not have any nearby shopping, groceries, restaurants or services. However, if you […]
Georgia’s ICW has a mixed reputation that often puts cruisers off. Join us as we explore beaches, sandbars, quiet anchorages, and stunning natural areas. Falling in Love with Cruising Georgia’s ICW For years, we avoided traveling the ICW through Georgia. “They” said Georgia was riddled with shoals, bugs, and lacked cell coverage and land access […]
By our second summer living aboard, we had officially “retired” from our day jobs and needed to save money on our boat insurance. So we opted to skip hurricane season in Florida and head north. The obvious route? Take the ICW and see the sights, of course! And that’s how we began our love affair […]
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a wonderful way to see America with fresh eyes. The ICW travels through historical port towns, sweet deserted anchorages, and stunning national seashores. While taking your dog on this iconic trip requires a little planning, bringing your furry crew member will add to the fun. Read on for some tips […]
