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Nica Waters

🎧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!

🎧Calypso’s Budget & How We’ll Pay For It

Published on November 20, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Budget is always the big question. How did we determine ours, what it will include, and how we'll make it happen.

Budget is always the big question. How did we determine ours, what it will include, and how we’ll make it happen.

🎧3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day

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

Wondering why anyone would want to have a wooden mast? It's not just about the varnish!

Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring.

🎧Secret Life of About-to-Be-Cruisers

Published on November 6, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

How do you find a tribe of ready-to-go-cruising people when you're stuck on land for a while? Follow this link to learn more (and to realize you're not alone!) This has a link to read.

When you’ve got an exciting plan to take off cruising and you want to share it – but what happens when you can’t do that sharing in your land life? Where can you turn?

🎧 Boat Show Hangover

Published on October 30, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s not the painkillers that make returning from the show so tough – it’s the different world you’re inhabiting. Learn why boat shows are worth it!

🎧Budgeting for Cruising

Published on October 23, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Everyone wants to know how much it costs to cruise; everyone out there has learned lessons that affect the budget. Here are some of Nica’s lessons!

🎧Calypso Guest Checklist

Published on October 21, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Guests invited aboard might hope they’re headed for a cruise ship – this welcome email helps them reality check their expectations.

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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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Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

September 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.

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🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

September 6, 2025 By Nica Waters

A few tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat. It’s easy with a few ingredients and some basic equipment. And it’s delicious!

When Should You Schedule Boat Upgrades?

September 4, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When should you schedule boat upgrades. And how do you balance what to do right away and what can wait?

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