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Nica Waters

🎧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.

🎧 A Storage Plan

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Boat storage diagram

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat

🎧Behold, the Saute´ Pan

Published on March 1, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

My favorite pan in the galley (and in the house too!)

🎧 The Joys of a Library Card

Published on February 22, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting a second library card has been a revelation

🎧Galley Essential Equipment

Published on February 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share what is considered essential in Calypso’s galley.

🎧Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock

🎧Nobody Does It Alone

Published on February 1, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

From lending an ear to lending a home, we’ve been lucky with our support system.

🎧Contemplating the Stack Pack

Published on January 25, 2022; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Building our own stack pack involved a lot of creativity and decisions

🎧Yet Another List of Boat Projects

Published on January 18, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Heck with going stern to stem. This time, we’re focusing on specifics.

🎧Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Published on January 11, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Who is more relevant for cruising information–the old-time cruisers or today’s YouTube stars? And does it matter?

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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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