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Nica Waters

🎧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?

🎧Awesome Sailing Movie

Published on July 7, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Finding a movie that keeps my attention is not easy. This one, featuring a sister ship to our own Calypso, definitely fits the bill!

🎧My New Wallet

Published on July 3, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

When we visited Totem in Panama, I didn’t expect to take home an art form as a way to carry around a credit card or cash.

🎧Independent or Oblivious?

Published on June 23, 2020; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Nica Waters

Cruising appears to be a totally independent lifestyle. It’s not.

🎧 April Shopping Brings May Yummies

Published on June 16, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Going shopping once every 6 weeks is a bit like stocking up for a passage.

🎧Tips on Using eBay Confidently

Published on June 9, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Simple hacks to help ensure you get the best deals you can on EBay.

🎧DIY Weights

Published on June 2, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

With a little imagination, the right weights for your workout are just a cabinet-open away.

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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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Hand holding a crimping tool and a wire - Tips for Boat Wiring

🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

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Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage

October 23, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Everyone wants those perfect cruising days. We found them in the atolls and lagoons of the Tuamotos.

🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

October 18, 2025 By Nica Waters

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the […]

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