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The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google

Published on December 5, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.

Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.

You’ll Never Be Ready. Go Anyway!

Published on November 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don't feel "ready" and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway!

Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don’t feel “ready” and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway!

Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

Published on September 28, 2015; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Someday, your life or the life of someone you love may depend on a Lifesling. How to make sure it will deply correctly.

Boat Hair: To Cut or Not to Cut?

Published on September 21, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's best if you're spending a lot of time on a boat? Long hair or short? I've had both (and in-between) and here's my assessment.

What’s best if you’re spending a lot of time on a boat? Long hair or short? I’ve had both (and in-between) and here’s my assessment.

Getting a New PFD

Published on August 7, 2015; last updated on August 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good PFDs (personal floatation devices) and tethers are expensive high tech gear. How to choose and set up a new PFD.

Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear

Published on July 28, 2015; last updated on August 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!

Stop Rattling Doors on a Boat

Published on April 15, 2015; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a door that rattles when underway -- or even when a wave hits at anchor? How we stopped one that drove us nuts!

Got a door that rattles when underway — or even when a wave hits at anchor? How we stopped one that drove us nuts!

Motoring with Crud in the Water

Published on March 28, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you're motoring, your engine is constantly circulating sea water. Crud in the water can cause the engine to overheat. How to avoid problems.

When you’re motoring, your engine is constantly circulating sea water. Crud in the water can cause the engine to overheat. How to avoid problems.

Dinghy Getting Heavier?

Published on February 2, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!

We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!

Avoid Kinks When Coiling Lines on a Boat

Published on January 13, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won't go through blocks? Here's a quick solution from Dave's Sea Scout days!

Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won’t go through blocks? Here’s a quick solution from Dave’s Sea Scout days!

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