Cast off the Lines

The ultimate one-stop guide to the long-term cruising life.Cruising is not a holiday; it’s a lifestyle brimming with adventure and unimagined experiences. Stop dreaming and start planning. Are you ready to cast off?Based on 20 years of living at sea, Cast Off the Lines is a practical, no-nonsense guide to leaving life ashore and making the dream of long-term cruising a reality. Highly experienced cruisers Liz Cleere and Jamie Furlong cut through the romanticism to deliver clear, actionable advice on what it really takes to make the transition and thrive once you’re onboard, from maintenance demands and essential sailing experience to provisioning and the discipline of living with less.Packed with checklists, case studies and hard-won insights, it shows how to:· Make the mental leap to becoming a cruiser· Finance the lifestyle and budget realistically with handy budget templates· Choose, buy or upgrade your boat· Earn a living aboard· Perform regular maintenance and manage repairs· Plan passages and provision flexibly and efficiently· Sail safely and sustainably· Navigate cruising grounds and regulations from insurance to permitsWith smart cost-saving tips, this is a hands-on manual grounded in real experience. Honest, empowering and shaped by lessons learnt at sea, Cast Off the Lines gives you the tools and the confidence to cast off and begin your adventure.