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Nica Waters

🎧Ziplock Love

Published on October 19, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic bags with zipper seals are SO useful on a boat. Here are 3 kinds re we rely on for our boat.

🎧Small Appliances for Boat Galleys

Published on October 5, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Small appliances can be useful in the galley. Are they right for you? And if so, which ones?

🎧Simple Enchilada Sauce 

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

🎧Cruising Meal Planning Made Simple

Published on September 7, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Planning meals for a 2 week cruise? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

🎧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.

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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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How to Prep Your Boat’s Fuel System for Long Passages

July 17, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to prep your boat’s fuel system for a long passage? If not, here’s what you need to do to prepare for any conditions.

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🎧Why to Add Corn Tortillas to Your Boat Pantry

July 12, 2025 By Nica Waters

There are several reason to add corn tortillas to your boat pantry. Listen to learn more about this versatile staple.

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Getting a Tow for our Cruising Boat

July 10, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Getting a tow for our cruising boat–it took us 13 years. But it finally happened. Here’s why it happened so you can learn too.

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