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🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

Published on November 22, 2025; last updated on November 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marina - checking into a marina advice

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

Published on November 20, 2025; last updated on November 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat Interior - Check for handholds when buying a boat

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

Published on November 15, 2025; last updated on November 14, 2025 by Nica Waters

Person lying on boat while another stands at the wheel - when a crew members gets sick

Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

Installing a New Halyard

Published on November 13, 2025; last updated on November 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man standing near sailboat mast - installing a new halyard

Installing a new halyard without going up the mast is far safer. Here’s how we did it in less than five minutes.

How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat – Podcast Transcript

Published on November 10, 2025; last updated on November 7, 2025 by Nica Waters

Person lying on boat while another stands at the wheel - when a crew members gets sick

Transcript podcast for How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat.

🎧 How to Make Cruising More Comfortable

Published on November 8, 2025; last updated on October 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bicycle on the rail of a sailboat - how to make cruising more comfortable

How to make cruising more comfortable so it isn’t harder than it has to be. A few of my suggestions might surprise you.

Don’t Run out of Propane on your Cruising Boat. Here’s How.

Published on November 6, 2025; last updated on October 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t run out of propane on your cruising boat. Know the rule of thumb and useful info to keep from running out at the worst time.

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

Published on November 1, 2025; last updated on October 25, 2025 by Nica Waters

Eggs packed in cellophane - buying from the ship in the Tuamotus

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to […]

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

Published on October 30, 2025; last updated on October 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

Published on October 25, 2025; last updated on October 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand holding a crimping tool and a wire - Tips for Boat Wiring

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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marina - checking into a marina advice

🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

November 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

Sailboat Interior - Check for handholds when buying a boat

Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

November 20, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

Person lying on boat while another stands at the wheel - when a crew members gets sick

🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

November 15, 2025 By Nica Waters

Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

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