Mastering the Logistics of Bluewater Cruising

"My space is small, my life is big." Graham Hill

There's a set of logistics and skills involved in the bluewater cruising life that have nothing to do with sailing, passage making, or maintenance, and everything to do with managing your life in your floating home.

They range from learning to live in a space the size of a small apartment to managing long-term health issues. When you're living aboard in remote countries, you and your crew become the communications officer, engineer, cook, doctor, cruise director, and dive master, all at once.

With the right foundation, you'll pick up most of these skills as you go. But having the equipment and arrangements in place before you set sail goes a long way toward reducing headaches, hassle, and expense.