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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.

How to Get Help in an Emergency

Published on July 26, 2023; last updated on July 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person hanging from helicopter - do you know how to get help in an emergency

If you live on a boat, how do you get help in an emergency? It depends on where you are and on what type of emergency.

How to Avoid Cruiser Stress

Published on November 16, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these.

Dealing with Cold Weather When Boating

Published on September 28, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mobs of cruisers head south down the ICW in the fall looking for warm weather. But what if you get caught in the cold? Here’s a cruiser’s best tips for staying warm on a chilly boat.

How to Deal with Problems When Cruising on Your Boat

Published on July 20, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

All cruisers have unexpected problems come up. But how you deal with them will make the difference. Here’s what we learned from some unexpected medical issues while cruising.

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