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Nica Waters

🎧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.

🎧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

Boats at anchor — the everyday basics of living aboard and cruising community life

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