Articles — The Boat Life Knowledge Base
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 […]
If you’re heading to The Bahamas, you might be worried about getting reliable internet. However, cell data in The Bahamas is fast, reliable, and inexpensive. American cruisers might be surprised to find excellent coverage, rates, and speeds. WiFi When in Bahamas Coffee shops, restaurants, and marinas usually offer Wi-Fi. However, in our experience, this Wi-Fi […]
Provisioning for The Bahamas is a tricky endeavor, even for experienced boaters. Cranky Cruisers will helpfully tell you “It’s expensive in The Bahamas“, or “There’s no <insert random item> in The Bahamas“.Positive Paul will chirp in “Don’t worry, they eat food in The Bahamas. Just eat like the locals do!“ I’ve provisioned for the Bahamas […]
We’re Matt and Lucy Claiborne. We’re experienced boat owners (25+ years), living aboard (7+ years), and cruising full-time (5+ years). We want to share some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way.On this site, you’ll find articles, courses, and an active community of both experts and novices. The goal here is simple–make […]