Tom Neale's "Cruising For You"


This 24-7 live-aboard sailor writes for anyone who's ever wanted to go to another place on a boat. No matter whether you're a weekend or vacation boater, a full-time cruiser, a sailor or a powerboater, Tom -- with his wit and Southern charm -- has advice and first-hand experience to share.

Latest Log: Maryland Moves to Increase Pollution in ChesapeakeWe share a passion, you and I. Our passion is for clean waters. And we share a commitment to work together to achieve clean waters.

 
   
Liz Tosoni’s and Tom Morkin’s “Feel Free”

They’ve been out cruising for two decades, working along the way, and seeing where the cruising life takes them. Join the 51-foot sailboat Feel Free for an adventure that has become a rich and rewarding life for this resourceful couple.

Latest Log: Atlantic Passage Part 1 - Blue skies, good forecast- Barbados or bust! So Liz recorded in the logbook minutes before we weighed anchor to set off for our 2,800 mile voyage from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to Barbados- our longest passage to date.

 
     
 
"Kismet" Explores The Great American Loop

In 2005 Jim and Lisa Favors retired, sold their house in Traverse City, Michigan, and set out for a 10-month, 6,000-mile Great American Loop adventure aboard their new Fathom 40. They explored the American river system, ICW, lakes, and the Abacos. Jim and Lisa decided to head out again, but this time they will be “Loopers” for two years, and have a boat built for the purpose. Join the Favors on Kismet, as they depart their homeport of Charlevoix, Michigan, for a two-year Loop adventure on their new boat- a journey into the American heartland. One such couple is Mike and Carol Gordon, who live in Fairhope. We met them in 2005 in Chicago, where they were on their Nordhavn, Evelyn J, shortly after starting our first Loop.

Latest Log: Mom Cruise - Jim and I both agree that two of the more fulfilling trips we have done during our boating adventures was scheduling one week cruises, at different times, this winter with both of our moms. While they have both spent long weekends with us in our Great Lakes cruising grounds in the past, before we retired, they had never traveled very far with us, especially in unfamiliar territory or in tidal salt water. We had the idea that our moms didn’t really understand what we’re up to as we’re traveling around the Eastern United States by water on Kismet and you know how moms are. We are gone for long periods from our families as we are out seeking new adventures and gathering boating experiences. Although we maintain an extensive blog for our family and friends, our mothers found it hard to access it on the Internet so they really were in the dark as to the particulars of our life on the water. So last fall we started to make plans to set up the “Mom Cruise” on board Kismet.

 
 
   
Stories from Cruising Kids:

Cruising kids from near and far, and of different ages, tell their stories. Find out from them firsthand what it's like to live aboard, where they went, and what they liked best about the whole experience.

Latest Log: My Two-Year Caribbean Adventure - By Olivia Collins
Waves rustle against the hull of Zora. A seagull shrieks to the rising sun as I open my hatch. Beyond the deck, a white-sand beach stretches off into the distance. Light dances in the turquoise waves. Later in the day, I might go for a snorkel or collect shells in that pristine sand. No, it isn’t a happy dream. It was my life for two years.

 
 
Chartering Connection:
BoatUS members share their firsthand experiences and advice about chartering boats. Learn from your fellow boaters about some of the best places to charter in the world.
 
Archived Logs:
Follow BoatUS Members Tania Aebi on Shangri La, Bernadette and Doug Bernon aboard Ithaka and others as they cruise around the world. Choose a boat from the list and read about the vessel and her crew, study the routes they choose and follow their adventures.