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Nica Waters

🎧Reminders of Why We’re Working So Hard

Published on September 15, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

When the work that needs to be done to go cruising is endless, it’s a good idea to leave it behind for a day and just go enjoy being on the water.

🎧Self-Sufficient Galley is HERE!

Published on September 8, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Food buying, storing, and cooking? No problem! This course will help you tackle it all with ease! 

🎧Choosing a Virtual Mailbox

Published on September 1, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Laying out the process we used when choosing who would handle our mail.

🎧Multiple Avenues To Getting Rid of Stuff

Published on August 25, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Our recent move made me explore all kinds of places with an eye to reducing our “things” load. 

🎧The Loss of a Giant

Published on August 18, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

What Larry Pardey and his wife, Lin, and their writings mean to us as cruisers and Bristol Channel Cutter owners. We’re all richer for his having been here. 

🎧Grinding Down Fiberglass

Published on August 11, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

6 tips for making fiberglass removal easier. It’s not all in the tools! Links: Shop-vac (Amazon) Tyvek suit (Amazon) Respirator (Amazon) Duct tape (Amazon) Sanding pad for drill (Amazon) 40-grit sandpaper (Amazon) Nica email Carolyn email […]

🎧Preparation is Preparation

Published on August 4, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Some coronavirus questions are a good start to cruising questions, particularly around provisioning.

🎧Real Life?

Published on July 28, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I explain why I’m tired of hearing people tell me my life on the boat isn’t really real.

🎧Deciding on Lithiums

Published on July 21, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

A brief overview of boat energy systems and how we settled on lithium batteries.

🎧Cruising for the Sandwich Generation

Published on July 14, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Are we truly the sandwich generation? If so, is that a bad thing?

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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

Boat in slings being hauled out - questions to ask before hauling out

🎧Questions to Ask Before Hauling your Boat

September 13, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

What are the questions to ask before hauling your boat? If you ask them, you’re less likely to have expensive regrets.

Person on a bosun's chair at the top of a mast - climbing the mast

Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

September 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.

Yogurt with oats and fruit - tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat

🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

September 6, 2025 By Nica Waters

A few tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat. It’s easy with a few ingredients and some basic equipment. And it’s delicious!

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