Even amongst retired cruisers, we’re a bit of a rarity. Dave is 78 — almost 79 — and we’re still actively cruising.
Over 1,100 miles in the Bahamas this past summer and getting ready to go from Florida to the US Virgin Islands (about 1200 miles, mostly island-hopping but with some open ocean passages as well).
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Rick Garvin says
Awesome title! But, some geezers are younger than others!
Claire says
My husband (who turned 79 in Oct., 2016) and I (who turned 66 in Sept., 2016) just bought a Cruisers 405. She’s our tenth boat. My mantra is, “Don’t sit down, or you’re done!” We’ll be getting her down to Texas from Kentucky starting next Spring, and can’t wait to get started. Carolyn, you and Dave are an inspiration to us geezers out here!
Charlie Jones says
I’ll be 76 in January, and took my 25 footer to Florida and back single hand in 2010. I have decided to route my jib halyard aft and add a down haul. Otherwise still good to go
Grace Lillian Foubister says
O.k! We live on Spenser Gulf – arguably one of the best cruising areas anywhere. Definately one of the least known. There are many old geezers happily sailing. One is 92, others in their 80’s. I am not about to divulge my age. Sufice to say , keep on keeping on.
Les says
I plan on cruising until they pry the tiller from my cold dead hands.
Anonymous says
Geezer!
Anonymous says
really Eduardo A Enriquez…we have a few more years until we’re “geezers”
Anonymous says
Arlene Quimby-Silva
Anonymous says
I’m 70 and my wife is 75! Going strong.
Renee Carpenter says
How encouraging. My husband is 72 I am proudly 67 we have just learned to sail and bought a Catalina 22 that I have been working on all winter. She about ready for our first solo sail.
Renee and John
Carolyn Shearlock says
That is so great! Have fun with her 😎