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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…
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Boating With Your Dog on the Intracoastal Waterway
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,…
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Getting Internet On a Boat in The Bahamas
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. UPDATES FOR 2024:…
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Provisioning for The Bahamas
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…
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Welcome to The Boat Life Academy
We’re Matt and Lucy Claiborne. We’re experienced boat owners (25+ years), living aboard (10+ years), and cruising full-time (8+ years). We want to share some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way. On this site, you’ll find…
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