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Nica Waters

🎧Why We Love the VHF Radio

Published on March 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

A cruiser’s VHF radio provides support, information, and entertainment. Here’s why you should rely on yours too.

🎧Simple Offshore Fishing Gear

Published on March 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yes, you can fish underway without a rod. Check out our simple fishing rig.

🎧How to Make Oil Changes Less Messy

Published on February 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Oil changes are crucial for keeping your boat engine running. Here are 3 tools that make the job less messy. And easier.

🎧Snubber Smarts

Published on February 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

All chain rode is definitely the safest. But is it comfortable at anchor? it can be–if you use a snubber. Learn more.

🎧Small Essentials for Life Onboard

Published on February 7, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

It’s the small things that make life onboard more enjoyable. Here are a few of our faves.

🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 24, 2023; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s a simple thing to order a package, right? Well, if you’re cruising it’s a little more complicated. Here’s how we managed while cruising the Virgin Islands.

🎧 Clearing Into the Virgin Islands on Your Own Boat

Published on January 17, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Nica Waters

Checking into a new country when you arrive as a cruiser doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn about the apps we used to make the whole process of immigration and customs much easier.

🎧Holiday Traditions When Living on a Boat

Published on January 10, 2023; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Perhaps you miss family and friends during holidays on your cruising boat. But you can still have a joy-filled time by making your own traditions. Here are some of our favorites.

🎧Tracking Tool to Stay In Touch When On Passage On A Boat

Published on January 3, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruising today offers many more options for helping friends and family track your travels. Here’s one nifty tool we really love.

🎧Diesel Management on a “Sailing” Passage

Published on December 27, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

If the wind dies on a passage, you don’t want to be caught short. Here’s how to manage your diesel to make sure you have what you need when you need it.

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

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

November 1, 2025 By Nica Waters

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 […]

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

October 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

Hand holding a crimping tool and a wire - Tips for Boat Wiring

🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

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