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Nica Waters

🎧Time Travel

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

When cruising friends come visit, the conversation reveals a life philosophy as well as takes us back and forward in time.

🎧Jeremy’s Essential On-board Power Tools

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

Good tools are important. Good tools at a great price? Even better!

🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep

Published on February 11, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

When shaping a bulkhead involved a trip to storage, ladder shenanigans, and talk of engine covers.

🎧Women Who Sail

Published on February 4, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned from the movie Maiden, about being a woman who sails and the importance of community.

🎧Three Butyl Tape Tips

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

Lessons on using butyl tape learned from installing our bulkhead compass

🎧Defining “Cruising”

Published on January 21, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

What is this “living on a boat” lifestyle called by those of us who live it?

🎧Wistful Bahamas Dreaming

Published on January 14, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Photos and memories combine with sadness at what’s lost in the Bahamas in the wake of Dorian.

🎧Engine Winterizing – a Primer

Published on December 31, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

How and why we flush our diesel engine with anti-freeze each year.

🎧 Dear Dan Spurr

Published on December 24, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A boat work book’s story of a super fast renovation brings more questions than answers.

🎧 Anniversary Presents for Cruisers

Published on December 17, 2019; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

Whether you’re celebrating years of marriage or the age of the boat, having a theme for gifts is welcome!

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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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