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Nica Waters

🎧Onboard Office Equipment

Published on August 29, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2026 by Nica Waters

With so many things to label on a boat, this is one tool you want to make room for.

🎧Organizing Fasteners

Published on August 22, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Fasteners on a boat aren’t cheap. Here’s how to organize them so you don’t lose them.

🎧 Boatyard Essentials

Published on August 15, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

If you own a boat, you’re going to have to work on it in the boatyard at some point. But these tools make the work go a little bit easier.

🎧Painting the Bilge – An Easy Upgrade

Published on August 8, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Painting your bilge or lockers is an easy upgrade. Here are the 7 steps to help you get the best results.

🎧Reinstallation – The Order of Events

Published on August 1, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

When you’re making repairs, it’s important to remember the steps for reinstalling items. Here are a few tips.

🎧An Introduction to Nica Waters

Published on July 25, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Been listening to the podcast and wondering about the cruiser behind one of the voices? Meet Nica Waters!

🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

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

Setting a good anchor means you know how much to put out. Marking your rode is key. Here’s how to do it.

🎧Cruising Elizabeth City

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

Elizabeth City, on the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Route is well worth a visit. Here’s what we found when we landed.

🎧 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.

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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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I'm curious about the cruising life What is it, who does it, and what's it really like day to day?
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