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Nica Waters

🎧Sandpaper 101

Published on May 17, 2022; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Nica Waters

Sandpaper basics to help you choose the right kind for the job.

🎧In Praise of the Small Boat

Published on May 10, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Big projects are doable (but still massive) on a small boat. I can’t imagine how overwhelming they’d be on a bigger vessel!

🎧Homemade Yogurt – A Few Tips!

Published on May 3, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Specific details and tips on making (and enjoying) homemade yogurt!

🎧Reminded of Our Mantra, Again

Published on April 26, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

When adding to the already large project actually seems like the right thing to do.

🎧 Project Boat Pitfalls

Published on April 19, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned and shared about working on boats

🎧Sink Considerations

Published on April 12, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share boat-specific tips on choosing a galley sink, based on endless research

🎧Groundhog Day, the Paint Prep Version

Published on April 5, 2022; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Nica Waters

Sand, wipe, varnish, repeat. Much of the satisfactory result in a paint job will come with the endless prep.

🎧Date ALL the Things!

Published on March 29, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Using a sharpie can be helpful when planning provisioning lists. Who knew!

🎧From Biscuits to Bread Boards

Published on March 22, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Building a new table for Calypso means getting familiar with old words in a new way.

🎧My Favorite Specialty Ingredient

Published on March 15, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

An homage to Trader Joe’s Bruschetta.

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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!

      

Latest Articles & Podcasts

Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book

July 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.

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🎧How to Get a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia

July 26, 2025 By Nica Waters

If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

Coast Guard Documentation – Need to Knows

July 24, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat documented by the Coast Guard? Should it be? Here’s what you need to know about documenting your cruising boat.

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