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Nica Waters

🎧Three Tips for Rafting Up

Published on May 24, 2022; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor

🎧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.

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Welcome

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

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Better Buoyancy Tanks

November 27, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Buoyancy tanks help if a boat is cracked or holed. But only if they’re filled with something that won’t let a compartment fill with water.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

November 24, 2025 By Pamela Douglas

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. It would actually be pretty easy for me to be sad about all we’re missing this particular Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday, a chance to gather family and […]

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🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

November 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

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