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Reduce Trash On A Boat

Published on June 21, 2026; last updated on June 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A pile of plastic, cardboard and cans, the kind of packaging waste to cut before it becomes trash on a boat

Most of the trash that overwhelms a boat never needed to come aboard. Here are the changes that made the biggest difference for us.

How Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?

Published on June 19, 2026; last updated on June 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The boats at anchor look so pretty. What would it be like to live on one? A dream or a nightmare? How to know if you’d like cruising and living on a boat.

Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

Published on June 17, 2026; last updated on June 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

A Boat Hurricane Plan That Actually Protects Your Boat

Published on June 13, 2026; last updated on June 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane seen from space, the kind of storm a boat hurricane plan prepares your boat to survive

Your insurer wants a hurricane plan. Here’s how to write one that does more than satisfy them: one that gives your boat its best chance.

Water Usage on a Boat

Published on June 11, 2026; last updated on June 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much water do cruisers typically use? And how do they use it? Here’s what you need to know before you head out on a longer trip!

How to Store Vegetables without Refrigeration

Published on June 11, 2026; last updated on June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fresh vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, broccoli, and carrots — all good candidates for storing without refrigeration

Planning a trip? Here’s which vegetables survive without refrigeration, how long they last, and how to handle them.

How Much to Offer on a Used Boat

Published on June 9, 2026; last updated on June 13, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pile of US $100 bills representing how much to offer on a used boat

Skip the rule of thumb. Eight factors to weigh before you put a number on the offer sheet.

Sailing in Hurricane Season: Is It Safe?

Published on June 8, 2026; last updated on June 16, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Satellite view of a hurricane at sea; pictures like this make cruisers wonder if sailing in hurricane season is safe.

The internet says don’t. We did it for 17 years, from Mexico to the Bahamas. Here’s how we made it work.

Compacting Trash: Tips for Boaters

Published on June 7, 2026; last updated on June 7, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Compacting trash on a boat gives more room on short cruisers and just might save you money. Here’s tips to make it easy.

Easy Hack for Filling Boat Water Tanks

Published on June 4, 2026; last updated on June 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? This easy hack for filling boat water tanks makes it simple.

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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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Latest Articles

A pile of plastic, cardboard and cans, the kind of packaging waste to cut before it becomes trash on a boat

Reduce Trash On A Boat

June 21, 2026

Most of the trash that overwhelms a boat never needed to come aboard. Here are the changes that made the biggest difference for us.

How Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?

June 19, 2026

The boats at anchor look so pretty. What would it be like to live on one? A dream or a nightmare? How to know if you’d like cruising and living on a boat.

Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

June 17, 2026

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

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