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Nica Waters

🎧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.

🎧It’s a Wrap

Published on June 1, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic trash on a cruising boat has its challenges. Here are my best tips for dealing with it in remote areas.

🎧Tips for Using the VHF Radio

Published on May 18, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Your VHF radio is valuable safety equipment–as long as you know how to use it. Here are a few tips to help.

🎧Save Water When Washing Boat Dishes

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

Water conservation is key on a boat. Here are some tips for keeping water use down when washing dishes.

🎧Hobbies Aboard

Published on April 20, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

isn’t the cruising life one big hobby? Well, maybe. But here are some other things we enjoy doing from the boat.

🎧My Favorite Pancake Mix

Published on April 6, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

stack of pancakes with butter and syrup

Pancakes make a healthy and hearty breakfast on a boat. Here’s my favorite mix that makes them quick and easy.

🎧The Rabbit Hole of Projects

Published on March 29, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Boat projects are never simple. One step leads to another repair. Here’s one cruiser’s tale.

🎧5 People on a 4-Person Boat

Published on March 9, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Where do you put 5 people on a 4 (maybe?) person boat? Here’s how we hosted 5 on our Bristol Channel Cutter.

🎧The DIYers Dilemma

Published on February 24, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Every DIYer has a dilemma–how do you choose between time, money, and quality?

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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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Celebrating Thanksgiving While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

November 24, 2025 By Pamela Douglas

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. It would actually be pretty easy for me to be sad about all we’re missing this particular Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday, a chance to gather family and […]

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🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

November 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

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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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