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🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

Published on November 15, 2025; last updated on November 14, 2025 by Nica Waters

Person lying on boat while another stands at the wheel - when a crew members gets sick

Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

🎧 How to Make Cruising More Comfortable

Published on November 8, 2025; last updated on October 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bicycle on the rail of a sailboat - how to make cruising more comfortable

How to make cruising more comfortable so it isn’t harder than it has to be. A few of my suggestions might surprise you.

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

Published on October 30, 2025; last updated on October 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

Published on October 11, 2025; last updated on October 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marina at night with sailboats - calculating power needs

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

How to Calculate Boat Power Requirements

Published on August 21, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats at anchor at night - calculate boat power needs

Do you know how to calculate boat power requirements? If not, your batteries may not be able to keep up. Here’s how to do it.

🎧How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?

Published on July 5, 2025; last updated on June 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricane photo - how long do you have to prep for a hurricane

How long do you have to prep for a hurricane? It’s a simple calculation–if you’re working with the right information.

🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

Published on May 17, 2025; last updated on May 13, 2025 by Nica Waters

bucket on a boat deck catching rainwater

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

Published on May 2, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Red car parked at the curb - getting around on land when you live on a boat

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

🎧Planning for Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on April 26, 2025; last updated on April 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Leg in a cast - surgery when you live on a boat

Ever had to schedule surgery when you live on a boat? Here’s what you need to consider to keep your boat safe and to ease recovery. consider.

Embracing the And

Published on April 23, 2025; last updated on April 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Woman and man standing on the beach - embracing the and

Sometimes it’s not about this or that. It’s about embracing the and of cruising. Here’s one cruiser’s perspective.

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