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Nica Waters

🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

Published on September 26, 2023; last updated on September 18, 2023 by Nica Waters

Need an international radio license? Here are the steps to get your MMSI number for your boat radio.  [More] 🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?

Published on September 19, 2023; last updated on September 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Every cruising boat needs someone in charge of morale. Meet the happiness engineer.  [More] 🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?

🎧Office Equipment on the Boat

Published on September 12, 2023; last updated on September 6, 2023 by Nica Waters

Links: Calypso’s Onboard Printer (Amazon) Waterproof Container (Amazon) Sailing Totem  Annapolis Sailboat Show    Cruisers University   Salty Dawg Sailing Association   Nica email  Carolyn email  Prefer to read? Check out Onboard Office Equipment.

🎧Getting Your MMSI Number for the Radio

Published on September 5, 2023; last updated on August 30, 2023 by Nica Waters

VHF Radio

When you buy a new VHF you’ll need your MMSI number to set it up. What is it? And how do you get yours? [More] 🎧Getting Your MMSI Number for the Radio

🎧Onboard Office Equipment

Published on August 29, 2023; last updated on August 22, 2023 by Nica Waters

With so many things to label on a boat, this is one tool you want to make room for.  [More] 🎧Onboard Office Equipment

🎧Organizing Fasteners

Published on August 22, 2023; last updated on August 16, 2023 by Nica Waters

Fasteners on a boat aren’t cheap. Here’s how to organize them so you don’t lose them.  [More] 🎧Organizing Fasteners

🎧Painting the Bilge – An Easy Upgrade

Published on August 8, 2023; last updated on August 2, 2023 by Nica Waters

Painting your bilge or lockers is an easy upgrade. Here are the 7 steps to help you get the best results.  [More] 🎧Painting the Bilge – An Easy Upgrade

🎧Reinstallation – The Order of Events

Published on August 1, 2023; last updated on July 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When you’re making repairs, it’s important to remember the steps for reinstalling items. Here are a few tips.  [More] 🎧Reinstallation – The Order of Events

🎧An Introduction to Nica Waters

Published on July 25, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Been listening to the podcast and wondering about the cruiser behind one of the voices? Meet Nica Waters! [More] 🎧An Introduction to Nica Waters

🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

Published on July 18, 2023; last updated on July 12, 2023 by Nica Waters

Setting a good anchor means you know how much to put out. Marking your rode is key. Here’s how to do it. [More] 🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 15 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

September 26, 2023 By Nica Waters

Need an international radio license? Here are the steps to get your MMSI number for your boat radio.  [More] 🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

🎧Do This When You Find Bugs in your Flour

September 22, 2023 By Carolyn Shearlock

Found bugs in your food onboard? Here’s what you need to do next.  [More] 🎧Do This When You Find Bugs in your Flour

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ICW First Time? Here’s Some Quick Advice

September 20, 2023 By Carolyn Shearlock

Headed down the ICW for the first time this fall? Here’s some quick advice to keep in mind. You’ve got this! [More] ICW First Time? Here’s Some Quick Advice

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