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Nica Waters

🎧 The Not-So-Dismal Swamp

Published on July 4, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Don’t pay attention to the name. The Dismal Swamp is better than the name. Here’s what you need to know.

🎧Yummy Red Lentil Soup

Published on June 27, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This delicious red lentil soup with curry flavor is great for when you’re busy. And it’s easily made from ingredients you already have in your pantry.

🎧In Medias Res 

Published on June 20, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

A northbound passage changes underway – learn about how we decided on the best stops and starts along the way.

🎧Different Passage, Different Takeaways 

Published on June 13, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned from a northbound passage from the Caribbean to the Chesapeake.

🎧The Magic in Night Passages

Published on June 6, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

There’s a magic in taking the night watch. Here’s one story.

🎧Grocery Shopping Cruiser Style

Published on May 23, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Provisioning while cruising is its own adventure. Learn from one cruiser what it’s really like.

🎧Changing Plans

Published on May 16, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One plan seems great. Until you look at all the ramifications. Here’s how we made one sudden shift in cruising plans.

🎧Islands of Guadeloupe

Published on May 9, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

The islands of Guadeloupe make lovely cruising grounds. Learn from our stay and plan yours.

🎧Info for International Cruisers

Published on May 2, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Some information is crucial to have before arriving at your international destination. Here’s what it is and how to find it.

🎧Explore a Place through Ingredients

Published on April 25, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One of the best ways to learn about a new place is through its ingredients.

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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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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

May 8, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

🎧Laundry in a Bucket When You Live on a Boat

May 3, 2025 By Nica Waters

Laundry in a bucket? Yep, it doesn’t have to be awful. If you follow these steps and use one handy, and unusual, tool.

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Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

May 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

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