⚓ Life Afloat, Living Fully ⚓
I’m over 50 and thriving on the water—making a boat my home through every season. From sunrise coffee on deck to winter storms at anchor, my journey is all about balance: adventure, resilience, and self-care. Here I shar...
Thinking about moving aboard a boat? Even in winter? This book is a great place to start.
Living on a Boat: Beginner's Guide for Liveaboards
Happy Winter! Time to bust out the cold barriers. Let’s start with my favs! Anything Columbia!!!
Women's Jackets & Vests
Well. It’s November. Time for that warm weather gear.
Women's Beanies & Winter Hats
This life jacket has offered me such piece of mind. Fits comfortably and is adjustable.
Stearns: Life Jackets & Protective Gear
My favorite part is that handle. Easy to pull up in case of emergency. Reliable, durable and comfortable. Lasted through the toddler years.
STEARNS Puddle Jumper Infant Hydroprene Life Jacket
Keeping me alive one adventure at a time. Yes, even in winter.
Best Life Jackets & PFDs
I own six Columbia jackets for life on the boat. Wind, rain and snow. And yes, the freezing, bitter cold!
Women's Jackets & Vests
An absolute must for days like today (Nor’easter). Keeps everything dry for my work day.
Women's Borealis Backpack
Used for rowing in winter and shoveling snow. Def my go to. Keeps hands from becoming numb.
Women's Winter Gloves & Mittens
Must have for early winter rowing.
Men's Beanies & Winter Hats
I love this jacket for the cold, wind, and snow that winter brings! It’s also my go to for shoveling the dock. Lightweight yet powerful at keeping the cold at bay.
Women's Snowy Summit Insulated Jacket
A solid boot (beast) for wet, cold weather! You can’t go wrong with llbean! And I love the grip. The docks get very slippery and that wouldn’t be good. Right? :)
Women's Rugged Winter Wellie® Boots, Waterproof
Very easy to manage these grippers. And they won’t mess up your floors when you forget you’re wearing them.
Adults' Stabilicers Walk Traction Device
When it comes to living on the ocean in winter this is a winner! Keeps the noggin warm and my mind intact!
Women's Salty Bae Lined Beanie
Used for winter weather and rowing. I wear under my snow pants or jeans. I’ve been known to only wear these for that quick shoveling although I don’t make it a habit.
Women's Winter Leggings
Durable, comfortable and grippy. Perfect for winter rowing!
Denali Etip™ Gloves
You will not need any other jackets for winter gentlemen. Warm enough to shovel the entire marina in ;)
Men's Ultralight 850 Down Jacket
A must for winter shoveling! And it goes great with my leggings and black uber insulated Columbia jacket!
Women's Shafer Canyon II Insulated Pants
What a survivor! This rug lives on the Atlantic, even in winter. It’s on its fourth year outdoors. Power wash to clean. Perfect!
Camila Constellation Gray/Navy Blue 5 ft. x 7 ft. Coastal Starfish Rectangle ...
Teva sandals work hard and last a lifetime. They offer me comfort and an excellent grip on slippery piers. Great all around sandal. You won’t be disappointed.
View All Women's Footwear: Sandals, Boots & Flip Flops
My grandson has been using this to catch ‘big ones’! Comes with everything shown! The pole is easy to cast and quite strong for little hands.
Kids Fishing Pole
When the minnows want to play.
WAYLLSHINE Zoomable CREE LED 3 Mode 200 Lumen
The perfect light for viewing and fishing.
BLUERICE 12V 45W Underwater Fishing Light
Grandson approved! And ohhhh so cute!
L.L.Bean Trail Toddler Polarized Sunglasses
Perfect addition to my kayaking journey. Holds all my things! Seals up very tight and waterproof. My daughter and I both use them.
Roll Top Dry Bag Backpack with Waterproof Pouch 2/5/10/20/30/40L
Perfect companion for rowing and kayaking. It fits all the essentials including tools, Canon, drinks ;) food and treasures.
Slackpack 2.0
For those long boating and beach days. My grandson has fair skin so we don’t mess around. This has been a must whenever he is outside.
Anthelios Gentle Lotion Kids Sunscreen SPF 50
Small but mighty! Also waterproof. Ask me how I know.
JBL Go 4 | Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker
I can attest that this case has been through the trenches! Just recently dropped onto slippery rocks and had a swim in the Atlantic. Fantastic case!
Defender Series: The Most Protective Phone Cases
Suction cup mounted, compact and durable. Holds 2 knives, pliers and has 20 hooks. Great for lures.
DEEP BLUE MARINE PRODUCTS Fishing Tool Holder
Durable, spacious and ready for adventure. This kayak has been going strong for over 15 years! Seagull not included.
Lifetime Charger 10 ft Sit-Inside Kayak, Galaxy Fusion (91195)
My favorite kayak! Used in the ocean off my boat. Spacious, easy to enter and depart. Durable…has been head to head with fishing vessels and clearly a winner!
Lifetime Charger 10 ft Sit-In Kayak (Paddle Included), 90984
Gets me from here to there! Incredibly durable and comfortable on my hands.
Kayak Paddles
Will always find in my bedside table. Even after ten years aboard I still get seasick.
Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband
Incredibly durable deck box. Over 10 years and counting. Just power wash to clean.
22 Gallon Deck Box
Stinky head? The odor can be offensive to non-pirates. I pour a quarter of the bottle into head twice per week. Follow directions on back of bottle for your vessel.
Thetford 96634 Aquamax Spring Showers 48oz
I live in the Northeast and winters can be rough. This propane heater is going on ten years in use. And it has a pretty flame. Easy to set up and maintain. Keeps the boat warm through the winter.
Dickinson Newport Explorer Propane Patio Heater 5500 BTU
My go to for water removal. Just remember to lube it up!
SumpMarine 115V Water Transfer Pump 330 GPH
The mighty pump is a must have on the boat. Without it I wouldn’t have water so there’s that.
Shurflo Pump
Assures me that I can shower before work. Even on sub freezing mornings.
Shop Marine Antifreeze - Boat Engine Maintenance
Makes drinking from a hose more tolerable.
Camco 40208 TastePURE Marine Water Freshener
Attaches to my pink drill to clean my yellow kayak. Quickly and easily.
