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 April 18, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The toilet is clogged or the boat needs a pumpout . . . but you need to go. What do you do? [More] Emergency Toilet: The Wag Bag

Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage

Published on February 22, 2017; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40. [More] Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage

In the Laundry Room

Published on February 20, 2017; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . . [More] In the Laundry Room

Real-Life Galley Storage

Published on February 17, 2017; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do galley storage areas on a boat look like in real life? A photo tour of the lockers on our boat just as they really are! [More] Real-Life Galley Storage

Organizing Bags without Cardboard

Published on December 27, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard. [More] Organizing Bags without Cardboard

Composting Toilet Tips

Published on November 16, 2016; last updated on July 16, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use coconut coir in a composting toilet, including the exact amount of water to rehydrate it with, and tips on dealing with a fly infestation. [More] Composting Toilet Tips

Homeschool Teacher

Published on October 27, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird’s new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids! [More] Homeschool Teacher

Easy Storage Drawers

Published on October 18, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran [More] Easy Storage Drawers

Tips on Using a Solar Shower

Published on July 12, 2016; last updated on July 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten years of using solar showers . . . 12 things we’ve learned for using it as your only shower on a boat! [More] Tips on Using a Solar Shower

Doing Laundry By Hand

Published on June 27, 2016; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it. [More] Doing Laundry By Hand

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