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Nica Waters

🎧 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!

🎧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.

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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

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

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