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Nica Waters

🎧Grieving and Celebrating

Published on December 5, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Dropping a kid off at college is both an end and a beginning, for all of us. Learn why that matters to cruising.

🎧Stocking Up

Published on December 3, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Just because I can buy certain items just about anywhere I go, I still search out local versions and buy in quantity.Yes, this means beer!

🎧5 Ways Vermont is Like Cruising

Published on November 26, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Life in a tiny town in the far reaches of Northeastern Vermont is remarkably like cruising. Learn why and how!

🎧Wiring

Published on November 19, 2019; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

When a windlass replacement requires electricity, there’s a lot to consider. Learn about why it’s important to think ahead!

🎧DIY Satisfaction

Published on November 12, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Hard work is the name of the game when you’re talking about boat projects. Learn why we think it’s worth doing it ourselves anyway.

🎧4 Do-Anywhere Exercises

Published on November 5, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

No, you don’t need equipment or a gym to get fit! Small space, no equipment, no problem!

🎧How Do You Leave the Boat for Months?

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

Every now and then, you leave your boat alone. How can you prepare and what can you do?

🎧Living in 2 Worlds

Published on October 17, 2019; last updated on October 31, 2024 by Nica Waters

Vermont to Virginia is like cruising to land. Not as easy as you might think.

🎧Random Self-Sufficiency Moments

Published on October 15, 2019; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Seize the every day opportunities to hone your self-reliance skills.

🎧3 Provisioning Mistakes I’ve Made

Published on October 8, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Doing a good job stocking your boat for cruising means trusting yourself, even when it comes to food.

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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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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

Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. What’s a cruiser to do? Here’s what you need to know to find coverage.

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🎧 No Foreign Land – A Great Resource for Cruisers

May 31, 2025 By Nica Waters

We’ve found the No Foreign Land app a vital source of practical information in new anchorages. Here’s what we love about it.

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