Living on a Boat

What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:

Published on March 5, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How in the world do you go grocery shopping or, worse yet, a really big stock-up without a car? How we do it. [More] Provisioning without a Car

How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?

Published on February 26, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much propane do you need to carry for your adventure? Rule of thumb and useful info for how much is really in that tank! [More] How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?

Weather Watching

Published on January 29, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re living on a boat, weather is just as important when you’re at anchor, on a mooring or even at anchor as it is on passage. Another key for staying safe in your cruising. [More] Weather Watching

How to Quiet Clanking Halyards

Published on October 25, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast. Silence them on your boat for a better night’s sleep! [More] How to Quiet Clanking Halyards

Boat Mess

Published on October 2, 2017; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat mess is a fact when you’re working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens. [More] Boat Mess

6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4

Published on August 23, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone? [More] 6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition. [More] Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

ugowear Waterproof Phone Case & Wallet

Published on May 29, 2017; last updated on October 14, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about dropping your phone in the water? Here’s a universal waterproof case that will fit any phone and floats so you can find it. [More] ugowear Waterproof Phone Case & Wallet

Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Published on May 22, 2017; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause — and 3 boat features that will really help. [More] Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Nail Care Tools

Published on May 3, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable. [More] Nail Care Tools

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