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America’s Great Loop
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Oriental, NC: The Charming Town You’ll Visit and Won’t Want to Leave
As we pulled into the harbor in Oriental, NC, we were looking for a mythical free dock and a comfortable place to sleep. We didn’t expect to find a town as unique as its name. Walking through Oriental, we quickly found a common theme: people who had passed by car or sailboat once and then…
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The Elegant Eastern Shore Escape, Oxford, Maryland
During our boating journey around the US, we visited the secluded Oxford, MD, and were shocked at how peaceful and artsy the town was. We didn’t have much time to research Oxford before visiting, but when we stumbled upon some of the best home-made ice cream in the United States, cute hand-painted picket fences all…
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Solomons Island Travel Guide – Everything You NEED to Know
Solomons Island, Maryland, is the getaway you’ve been waiting for. Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River on the Chesapeake Bay, it represents a rich history of maritime endeavors from the time Isaac Solomon started his Oystering enterprise in the late 1800s until today, as tourism brings people from all around for the local…
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Ultimate Guide to the Okeechobee Waterway
The Okeechobee Waterway connects the Gulf Coast of Florida to the Atlantic Coast, with Lake Okeechobee in the center. We cruised through the waterway during our 2022-23 passage of America’s Great Loop, and it was an incredible part of our journey on our boat, Pivot. In this blog, we share the ultimate guide to the Okeechobee…
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The Best Marine Navigation Apps and Other Boating Apps
Although boating has been done for centuries without any fancy apps or technology we have today, we relied on many different apps aboard PIVOT. During our 6,000-mile boating journey around the United States and Canada, we consistently used several marine and boating apps on both our smartphones and tablets. We’ve compiled the apps we’ve personally…
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Best Snorkeling in the Florida Keys
One of the best parts about the Florida Keys is snorkeling in the beautiful water. We’ve visited the Florida Keys three times, spending over three months exploring the area, and have snorkeled on several occasions, visiting several different locations. We’ve compiled the best snorkeling locations, gear, and tips and tricks to make your snorkeling experience…
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15 Tips for Boating on a Budget
We compiled all of our tips and tricks for boating on a budget after traveling 10,000 miles on our boat, PIVOT. Most of this journey was on America’s Great Loop, but any of these 15 tips will help you manage your budget while boating. As a young couple on a budget with a goal of…
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Boat Anchors: What you need to Know
Boat anchors and how to anchor your boat are seemingly confusing but surprisingly simple. We spent over 300 nights on anchor through many different conditions over two years and we’ve compiled all of our tips and tricks for boat anchors. There’s a lot of controversy on the type of boat anchor, so although we’re going…
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Our Guide to Boat Internet
Whether you want to get tomorrow’s weather forecast, join a Zoom meeting for work, or watch your favorite YouTubers, you need internet on your boat. Considering that while boating, you can be miles offshore or in remote parts of the world, getting internet is a tough challenge. Luckily, today, we have many options to get…
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The Best Boating Essential Toolkit for Full-Time Cruisers
After living on a boat and doing all the maintenance ourselves for 2.5 years, we upgraded our tools to find the essential boating toolkit. Boats (Break Out Another Thousand) always require work, and having the right tools will save you time, money, and headaches! We listed all the tools below in our tool kit and…
