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Nica Waters

🎧Cheater Tongue and Groove

Published on May 19, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Finding commercial options sometimes isn’t possible. Learn how we managed a very doable DIY finish for our refit!

🎧Provisioning Lesson

Published on May 12, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Stocking up with food can be expensive. Don’t be tempted to only buy in bulk.

🎧February 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses

Published on May 5, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Tracking numbers (dollars and hours of time) as we get ready for our extended cruise. There is a lot that goes into preparation.

🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep

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

Make one decision about a boat project and a few others reveal their heads. Follow along with the realities of cruising prep!

🎧Life Questions From Heart Surgery

Published on April 21, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Hospital whiteboard communication provided ample fodder for conversation and thinking.

🎧 The Sting of Doubt

Published on April 14, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

People who doubt you’ll achieve your dreams are downers.

🎧Don’t Leave Out Any Projects

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

Car rides, conversations, and creating a daunting overview of what we’re doing to the boat.

🎧Building Cruising Skills In a Pandemic

Published on March 31, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lifestyle skills to prepare you for a totally different way of life, even if it’s one you were not prepared for.

🎧A Love Letter to Jamestown Distributors

Published on March 24, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable – with inventory that’s filled with items I need. It’s not just at my local hardware store!

🎧5 Things I Love About Our Yacht Club

Published on March 17, 2020; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

A lifetime disdain for the perceived exclusivity of nose-in-the-air clubs tumbles under the reality of experience.

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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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🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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