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🎧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.

Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage

Published on October 23, 2025; last updated on October 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat at sunset - managing sleep on an overnight passage

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

Published on October 18, 2025; last updated on October 12, 2025 by Nica Waters

Everyone wants those perfect cruising days. We found them in the atolls and lagoons of the Tuamotos.

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the […]

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on October 16, 2025; last updated on October 15, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't lose your dinghy. Being without is a nightmare. Here are some tips.

Don’t lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.

🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

Published on October 11, 2025; last updated on October 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marina at night with sailboats - calculating power needs

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

Published on October 9, 2025; last updated on October 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man on a sailboat deck adjusting a furling sail

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

Published on October 4, 2025; last updated on September 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

handwriting and a smiley face - guest book for cruisers

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

Where are Your Dream Cruising Grounds?

Published on October 2, 2025; last updated on September 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where are your dream cruising grounds? How you answer that question when people ask can be the difference between feeling like a failure or having fun.

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

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

November 1, 2025 By Nica Waters

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 […]

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

October 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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

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

🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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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