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The Night Sky

Published on July 19, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Living on a boat and cruising certainly puts you in closer touch with nature. And one of the things I've come to love is watching the ever-changing night sky.

Living on a boat and cruising certainly puts you in closer touch with nature. And one of the things I’ve come to love is watching the ever-changing night sky.

Favorite Weather Apps

Published on July 17, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas.

Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas.

Creating and Leaving a Float Plan

Published on June 5, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

Mistakes Happen

Published on May 15, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, mistakes will happen. But happens next?

Yes, mistakes will happen. But happens next?

Electric Windlass as a Safety Feature

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

Electric windlasses aren't cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.

Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.

Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison

Published on February 15, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We've had great times in both, but they're very different!

Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We’ve had great times in both, but they’re very different!

Cruising with Kids

Published on February 10, 2017; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we're cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!

Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we’re cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!

Cruising and Prescriptions

Published on January 12, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising -- whether in the US or abroad.

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad.

When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

Published on December 15, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results.

What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?

Published on September 27, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

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