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Nica Waters

🎧The Soup To Nuts Kind of Provisioning

Published on June 25, 2019; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s like regular grocery shopping – with a twist. Learn why your worries about that first stock up on board are both real AND unfounded.

🎧Collections

Published on June 18, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When a jar of shells (or a bag of sea beans) is a time travel machine, it reminds me that even on a small boat, indulging your passions matters.

🎧My Favorite Way to Stay on Budget

Published on June 11, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Letting time lapse between grocery trips can be challenging – and intensely monetarily rewarding. There’s a crazy simple way to rein in your spending

🎧Simple Consumerism

Published on June 4, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

A random popup ad on my social media feed turned into a soul-searching decision about a new jacket.

🎧Making Friends While Cruising

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

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) - but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) – but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

🎧Communications On Board – an interview

Published on May 21, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

I talk with Devon and Rich from Sea-Tech Systems about business on board, systems integration of our communications devices, and more!

I talk with Devon and Rich from Sea-Tech Systems about business on board, systems integration of our communications devices, and more!

🎧 What Am I Scared Of?

Published on May 14, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Beyond pirates and hurricanes is a more real worry about missing a family emergency. Learn some techniques to help you prepare for this.

Beyond pirates and hurricanes is a more real worry about missing a family emergency. Learn some techniques to help you prepare for this.

🎧Satisfying All the Senses

Published on May 7, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Turning basic ingredients into something edible might be the epitome of cruising. It's self-sufficiency, creativity, and knowledge. Make bread!

Turning basic ingredients into something edible might be the epitome of cruising. It’s self-sufficiency, creativity, and knowledge. Make bread!

🎧The House Question – to sell or no

Published on April 30, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Our experience in making the "keep the house or not" call before each of our cruises.

Our experience in making the “keep the house or not” call before each of our cruises.

🎧Gaining DIY Skills

Published on April 23, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

How installing 3 pieces of flooring in a closet helped me gain confidence to do boat work.

How installing 3 pieces of flooring in a closet helped me gain confidence to do boat work.

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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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November 24, 2025 By Pamela Douglas

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. It would actually be pretty easy for me to be sad about all we’re missing this particular Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday, a chance to gather family and […]

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🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

November 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

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Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

November 20, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

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