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Nica Waters

🎧Landlubber Questions

Published on August 17, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruisers learn to expect questions from landlubbers. Here are a few we received at a recent get-together.

🎧Ode to Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Published on August 10, 2024; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Nica Waters

Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a cruiser’s delight. Here’s why it’s worth a stop.

🎧 Choosing a Boatyard

Published on August 3, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

If you’re lucky enough be able to choose a boatyard, make your decision count. Here’s what we consider when deciding where to haul our boat.

🎧Cat Island, Bahamas

Published on July 13, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not all Bahamas Cruisers get to Cat Island. Here are 3 things we loved about it on our recent visit.

🎧Prepping to Store the Boat

Published on June 29, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Prepping a boat for storage in the yard takes some thought. Here are 3 categories to consider.

🎧Boat Work in Exotic Locations 

Published on June 15, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yes, it’s a cliche. But with some truth. Cruising is often preparing things in exotic locations.

🎧It’s a Wrap

Published on June 1, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic trash on a cruising boat has its challenges. Here are my best tips for dealing with it in remote areas.

🎧Tips for Using the VHF Radio

Published on May 18, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Your VHF radio is valuable safety equipment–as long as you know how to use it. Here are a few tips to help.

🎧Save Water When Washing Boat Dishes

Published on May 4, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Water conservation is key on a boat. Here are some tips for keeping water use down when washing dishes.

🎧Hobbies Aboard

Published on April 20, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

isn’t the cruising life one big hobby? Well, maybe. But here are some other things we enjoy doing from the boat.

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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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🎧 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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The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring

May 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.

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How to Survive Dirty Boat Projects

May 29, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to survive dirty boat projects? These tips will make you less miserable during even the worst boat jobs.

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