Now that's Livin'

Being a live-aboard tends to mean one of two things:  1. you're retired or 2. you're a single dude (and...we'll leave it at that)

Some glorious day we will be in the 1st category...and as long as Cap continues to work on putting his laundry in the bow cabinet, he  will never return to the 2nd.

For now, we both happen to work, go to school, and parent a couple of kids...in between Sunday sails.  Sure we've got some low-key, spontaneous cruising plans.  Those specified times are on our shared calendar and strategically planned to fit into our very busy Spring/Summer schedule.  What an adventurous couple.

The reality is it's all about the balance.  Balancing the good 'ol Corinthian times with the ironing a dress shirt on the nav station times.

Last weekend, since the San Diego sun decided to get on board, an afternoon in the cock pit was just what we needed (This counts as a Corinthian time in case you were unsure).  Since Opening Day, a weekend well worth a few posts, our beloved red ice chest full of brews has become a permanent fixture on the stern of the boat...

Hence my latest tip:

Always keep a big red ice chest full of beer on the stern of your boat.  

When the time is right (decks are clean, gams are gettin some sun) and you and your favorite Captain are enjoying those cold ones, there's only one appropriate thought...

"Now that's LIVIN''"

Being that the boat community is a pretty intimate one, you may even find yourself in an impromptu raft-up with old neighbors. Now ask yourself, would YOU tie your dinghy to a boat that had no beer?  I don't think you would.

-A very wise Skipper