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Nica Waters

🎧Hunting for Glass Fishing Floats

Published on December 27, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Seashells are lovely but searching for glass fishing floats is far more challenging and a thrilling hobby for cruisers.

🎧Lentil Sloppy Joes – Perfect for the Boat Galley

Published on December 13, 2025; last updated on December 6, 2025 by Nica Waters

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A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard in the form of lentil sloppy joes. Here’s how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat galley!  Summary  Although the crew of Calypso isn’t vegetarian, with limited cold storage, we eat like we are. And beans are a great meat substitute. […]

🎧Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising

Published on November 29, 2025; last updated on November 22, 2025 by Nica Waters

Man carving a turkey outdoors - celebrating thanksgiving when cruising

Celebrating Thanksgiving while Cruising can be a challenge. But, even if it doesn’t look like past holidays, it brings its own rewards.

🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

Published on November 15, 2025; last updated on November 14, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat – Podcast Transcript

Published on November 10, 2025; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Nica Waters

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Transcript podcast for How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat.

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

Published on November 1, 2025; last updated on October 25, 2025 by Nica Waters

Eggs packed in cellophane - buying from the ship in the Tuamotus

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to learn new skills. We recently learned how to “shop the ship” in the Tuamotus. Let me tell you about it. Friends near our anchorage introduced […]

🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

Published on October 18, 2025; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Nica Waters

Everyone wants those perfect cruising days. We found them in the atolls and lagoons of the Tuamotos.

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the boatyard wasn’t always fun. In fact, many days were pretty terrible. But sailing in the Tuamotos has given us amazing days with beautiful sunrises and […]

🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

Published on October 4, 2025; last updated on September 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

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What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

10 Ways to Use Cabbage While Cruising

Published on September 15, 2025; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Nica Waters

Roasted cabbage slices - cabbage for a cruising boat

Way to use cabbage while cruising that are easy and delicious. It’s a miracle vegetable for living on a boat.

🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

Published on September 6, 2025; last updated on August 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

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A few tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat. It’s easy with a few ingredients and some basic equipment. And it’s delicious!

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then 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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Easy Hack for Filling Boat Water Tanks

June 4, 2026

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? This easy hack for filling boat water tanks makes it simple.

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Should I Go Cruising?

June 2, 2026

Should I go cruising on my own boat? here are seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you.

How to Avoid Bad Sailing Days

May 31, 2026

Had a trip from hell and wondering if this is really what you want to be doing for “fun?” Future trips will almost certainly be better – here’s why.

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