Why cardboard boxes are almost never allowed on a liveaboard sailboat
On a boat, cardboard boxes are generally avoided because of the risk of roaches. Lauren Landers Sailing explains that it is very rare to have boxes on board for that reason, even though her cat Go absolutely loves them. When there is no box available, a basket serves as a substitute, and he crawls into that immediately.
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A rough boat maintenance day can drain you completely
After getting back to the boat, Lauren faced a string of jobs that, taken together, just sucked the life right out of her. That kind of exhausting day is pretty normal when you return from time away and have a long list of tasks waiting. Th
Returning to a liveaboard boat after time away means a long pre-sail checklist
When Lauren Landers Sailing flew back to the boat after time away, the excitement of reuniting with the boat (and Mo) came hand-in-hand with a substantial list of tasks to sort out before the sails could even come out. These included collec
Print-on-demand as supplemental income for liveaboard sailors
Lauren Landers Sailing shares this print-on-demand approach specifically for people who are already out cruising or planning to be, and who need a small, flexible income stream. The goal is not necessarily a full-time business. It can simpl