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Nica Waters

🎧Fiberglass Work Basics

Published on January 29, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

🎧The Ghost of Cruising Holidays Past

Published on January 22, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Trying to make holidays on board exactly like those at home is a recipe for disappointment. Learn what to do instead!

Trying to make holidays on board exactly like those at home is a recipe for disappointment. Learn what to do instead!

🎧Steps to a New Dinghy Plug

Published on January 15, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They're not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They’re not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

🎧The Most Important Tool

Published on January 8, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The most important tool on your boat isn't one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools - and which one you should never be without.

The most important tool on your boat isn’t one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools – and which one you should never be without.

🎧Thanksgiving – or, Start Downsizing!

Published on January 1, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating - and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating – and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it's not just about the wine!)

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!)

🎧Being Flexible About a Cruising Vacation

Published on December 18, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A Panama Canal transit on a cruising boat? Sign me up! Learn about the need to stay open about vacation plans.

A Panama Canal transit on a cruising boat? Sign me up! Learn about the need to stay open about vacation plans.

🎧Let’s Talk Meal Planning

Published on December 11, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Meal planning can be important, but not as important as how flexible you can be when thinking about the food. Relax, ask questions, and eat well!

Meal planning can be important, but not as important as how flexible you can be when thinking about the food. Relax, ask questions, and eat well!

🎧Unexpected Happenings

Published on December 4, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A land base can be an encumberance of budget and worry. Do you have one before you go cruising?

A land base can be an encumberance of budget and worry. Do you have one before you go cruising?

🎧How To Rebed a Leaky Deck Prism

Published on November 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever wonder just how to deal with a leaky deck fitting? You can do it yourself! Read all about one such project here!

Leaks are a part of life on any boat. They’re not only annoying but can lead to bigger problems down the line. Rebed your deck fittings now!

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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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