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How Do You Learn What Works?

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

There's a lot of trial and error on a boat and that's both good and bad as we're forced to learn new things.

There’s a lot of trial and error on a boat and that’s both good and bad as we’re forced to learn new things.

Cruising Stories: John Herlig | Ave del Mar

Published on December 27, 2017; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

"The highs are higher; the lows are lower." Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

“The highs are higher; the lows are lower.” Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

Hurricane Prep: Your Lines

Published on October 19, 2017; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

es are what will keep your boat in place during a hurricane, whether at a dock, on anchor or a mooring. How to choose the best ones for the job.

Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

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

Hurricanes wreak damage in so many ways — not just immediately but in the clean up as well. Be careful and don’t compound the tragedy.

Why Did Barefoot Gal Survive Irma?

Published on September 21, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How does one boat survive a Category 4 hurricane when most boats in the area don’t? There’s a certain amount of luck, but mostly it’s prep. Here’s how.

Hurricane Prep for Boats: Help Others, Help Yourself

Published on September 4, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Preparing for a hurricane? Don’t forget the boats around you. Helping them might be as important as prepping your own boat.

Hurricane: Stay On the Boat or Not?

Published on August 9, 2017; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying on a boat during a hurricane is NOT recommended. But sometimes it’s the “least bad” alternative. What we learned from Hurricane Marty.

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

Hurricane Prep: Storing Things Below

Published on July 26, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two important things to remember when you are preparing your boat for a hurricane and stowing everything that was on the deck of your boat down below.

Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you see a hurricane heading towards you, how much time do you have for hurricane prep? Step-by-step way to determine when you need to be ready.

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