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Nica Waters

🎧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.

🎧Sundowner Snacks

Published on April 18, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Looking for a sundowner snack that is just a step up? Here’s one idea for cruisers.

🎧Anchoring? Or Mooring?

Published on April 11, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Should you anchor? Or take a mooring ball? The decision may come down to whose tackle you trust more.

🎧Buddy Boating – Yes or No?

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

Company is great. But what kind of buddy boating is best for you?

🎧Cruising – A Lot More Than Boat Work

Published on March 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Is cruising really doing boat work in exotic locations? I don’t think so. And here’s why.

🎧Why We Love the VHF Radio

Published on March 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

A cruiser’s VHF radio provides support, information, and entertainment. Here’s why you should rely on yours too.

🎧Simple Offshore Fishing Gear

Published on March 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yes, you can fish underway without a rod. Check out our simple fishing rig.

🎧How to Make Oil Changes Less Messy

Published on February 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Oil changes are crucial for keeping your boat engine running. Here are 3 tools that make the job less messy. And easier.

🎧Snubber Smarts

Published on February 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

All chain rode is definitely the safest. But is it comfortable at anchor? it can be–if you use a snubber. Learn more.

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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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Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

June 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Ben Belyea

Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. What’s a cruiser to do? Here’s what you need to know to find coverage.

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🎧 No Foreign Land – A Great Resource for Cruisers

May 31, 2025 By Nica Waters

We’ve found the No Foreign Land app a vital source of practical information in new anchorages. Here’s what we love about it.

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The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring

May 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.

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