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When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know 

Published on April 3, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When starting out cruising, you don’t know what you don’t know. The learning curve is steep. Here are tips to help flatten the curve.

Three Pairs of Shoes

Published on March 7, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Picking the right boat shoes is an important choice for cruisers. Dave and I each had 3 pairs of shoes on the boat. Here are our choices.

Cruising with a Large Dog

Published on February 29, 2024; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Golden retriever on the bow of a sailboat - cruising with a large dog

Wondering how to go cruising with a big dog? What can you do to make it easier? Answers here from Pamela Douglas who cruised with Honey, a golden retriever.

6 Quick Hacks for Better Boat Life 

Published on February 14, 2024; last updated on November 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hoping to enjoy better boat life? Here are 6 quick things that have improved our cruising. Maybe they’ll help you too.

Taking a Vacation from the Boat

Published on December 27, 2023; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

family in ski gear

Take a vacation from the boat? Why? Well, maybe you just need a change. And, if you do, it’s just fine. So do it!

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on December 21, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing first aid items into three boxes makes it easier to find what you need when you need it – see how we do it.

Solar Panels in Winter

Published on December 13, 2023; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Solar panels in winter generate less power. It’s not a problem. It’s just the sun position. But spring is coming!

Spring Cleaning in the Galley

Published on November 8, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat galley with lockers propped open - prepare the galley before leaving the boat

A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.

Cooking & Living in the Boatyard

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green sailboat with red keel on stands - living in the boatyard

Living in the boatyard during projects? You’ll need these tips for cooking and life to stay comfortable. And safe.

Why You Should Turn Off the Water Pump on Your Boat

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dripping tap - turn off the water pump

Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

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