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Nica Waters

🎧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.

🎧Land vs. Boat Provisioning

Published on August 28, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

In general, you cook the same on the boat that you do on land. The provisioning thing, though? There are some key differences!

🎧Why We Cruise

Published on August 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

🎧Project Creep

Published on August 7, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

🎧 9 Tips for the Cruiser-To-Be

Published on July 31, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Advice for soon-to-be cruisers

Deciding to go cruising can be daunting and exciting. Nica shares 9 tips on how to keep the dream alive until you actually cast off the dock lines.

🎧Boat Mold Remedies

Published on July 24, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Life on board poses special problems. Mold is one of them. How do you keep mold from eating your favorite things?

Life on board poses special problems. Mold is one of them. How do you keep mold from eating your favorite things?

🎧Catching Water

Published on July 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

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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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Sailboat Interior - Check for handholds when buying a boat

Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

November 20, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

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🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

November 15, 2025 By Nica Waters

Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

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Installing a New Halyard

November 13, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Installing a new halyard without going up the mast is far safer. Here’s how we did it in less than five minutes.

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