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Tick Removal When Boating in Remote Places

Published on July 4, 2024; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s your favorite tick removal tool? We think this little tool is by far the easiest and safest way to get rid of it!

The Power of the VHF 

Published on May 8, 2024; last updated on May 7, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

VHF is better - woman looking at her phone at anchor

VHF is better for local information while cruising. Let’s look at it more with some examples. Are you convinced?

Emergency Info

Published on April 4, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Emergency info has to be available even to guests. Here’s a cheap and easy suggestion that might even save your boat.

Where Are the Wood Plugs?

Published on March 28, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seconds count in an emergency. Are you really ready? Can you lay your hands on everything IMMEDIATELY?

Where are the wood plugs if you have an emergency hull breach? Ask yourself the question before you need them.

No – A Cruiser’s Power Word

Published on March 27, 2024; last updated on March 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man with beach ball saying No

No may be as important to say as yes when you’re cruising. Here’s an important of good times for cruisers to say no.

Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Published on March 6, 2024; last updated on May 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand spraying Concrobium mold control on boat life jackets at anchor

Bleach doesn’t kill mold spores. Neither does Lysol. Here’s what actually works, surface by surface.

Cruising & Friends

Published on February 22, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

People in front of flags

Making new friends, leaving friends behind. It can be tough on both ends. Eleven suggestions to make it easier.

Small Hands and Caring for Minor Injuries

Published on January 24, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Minor injuries (especially on your hands) are inevitable. Especially if your hands are the only ones small enough to do the job.

Boat Safety Briefing for Guests

Published on August 9, 2023; last updated on April 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grandfather and child wearing life jackets on a boat — boat safety briefing for guests

What to cover before you leave the dock — and the questions to ask your guests before you go.

How to Keep Medical Records Onboard

Published on August 2, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sample of Medical records onboard

Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it.

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