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Nica Waters

🎧 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.

🎧Preparing for Florence

Published on October 16, 2018; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Nica Waters

Hurricane preparation is part mental and part physical. Learn about how we dealt with both as we prepared our 28′ sailboat for Florence.

🎧Making the Bed on Board

Published on October 9, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A v-berth is a great place to sleep. Making the bed up there look lovely is a whole other story

🎧When Life Gets in The Way

Published on October 2, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Summer seems endless. Except when every weekend is filled to the brim of everything BUT boat projects! Is this okay or not?

🎧3 Tips for Line Etiquette

Published on September 25, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

Tying your boat up well is a characteristic of good seamanship. It’s even more important for a storm. Learn what to do and what not to do!

🎧 Are Timelines the Same as Deadlines?

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

There’s a lot of life that happens while getting ready to go cruising. How do you use the life events to guide the cruising prep?

🎧Checklist for Going Cruising

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

Want to go cruising and don’t know what to do to get you there? Follow these 10 steps and I’ll see you in the anchorage!

🎧5 Favorite On Board Games

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

What to do when the weather is gross and you’re tired of your books? Games to the rescue! Learn about 5 favorite games on board Calypso.

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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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Sweet potato black bean tacos - for a boat

🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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