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Nica Waters

🎧5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Published on February 16, 2021; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Nica Waters

We recently replaced all our thru hulls – and share the details of how to do it!

🎧Dealing With Time Warp

Published on February 9, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Without a job to force you to pay attention to the calendar, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a couple of reasons it’s important – and how to do it.

🎧Essential Tools for Corian DIY

Published on February 2, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Putting in new counters on Calypso means learning to work with a whole new material. It’s not that hard to create with Corian!

🎧Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

Published on January 26, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Figuring out which cell plan to go with took some trial and error. I wish I’d thought about some of these things up front.

🎧 Boatcards and Memories

Published on January 19, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Packing up the house to sell unearthed a lot of memories from our first cruise. In the form of boat cards.

🎧Sunglasses

Published on January 12, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Looking for a good set of boat sunglasses? Look at features and not just the price.

🎧Forced Flexibility

Published on January 5, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Realizing I need a general plan to look forward to was a change for me. Understanding what that meant was helpful to Jeremy.

🎧Appreciating Family

Published on December 29, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Gratitude expressed for something I once took for granted.

🎧Balancing Work and Play

Published on December 15, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting stuck in the “work all the time” mode is not ideal. Days when you both work AND play are the best!

🎧Bucking the System by Working the System

Published on December 8, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

College acceptance letters provide the springboard for a reflection on how to get what you want.

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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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🎧Roam Device Review – Monitor Your Boat from Afar

June 7, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

John Herlig did a Roam Device review. Learn what he found installing it on his boat. And how he used it to keep track of his boat while away.

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Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

June 5, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.

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Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

June 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Ben Belyea

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