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🎧Departure Date Nears and Emotions Flow

Published on November 16, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Setting out on your cruising adventure brings a wide range of emotions.

Coping with the emotional roller coaster as you say goodbye to family and friends and hello to new adventures.

🎧3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day

Published on November 13, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Wondering why anyone would want to have a wooden mast? It's not just about the varnish!

Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring.

What Is Cruising?

Published on November 12, 2018; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising has lots of different definitions; you can make it what you want. Eight areas to think about as you contemplate a cruising life.

🎧Storms at Sea

Published on November 11, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Learn what big storms feel like and gain some skills for coping with them before you go offshore.

What does it feel like offshore when winds top 50 knots? We’ll tell you, review some common heavy weather equipment, and share ideas for coping.

Baked Tuscan Chicken

Published on November 10, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chicken, bacon, spinach, cannellini beans, tomatoes and a hint of rosemary — a delicious make-ahead meal that’s perfect for entertaining.

🎧A Microwave in Your Galley?

Published on November 9, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is a microwave good use of your galley space and power? Here's what you need to ask to decide.

Three important questions to help you decide if a microwave is a good use of space and power in your galley.

🎧Secret Life of About-to-Be-Cruisers

Published on November 6, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

How do you find a tribe of ready-to-go-cruising people when you're stuck on land for a while? Follow this link to learn more (and to realize you're not alone!) This has a link to read.

When you’ve got an exciting plan to take off cruising and you want to share it – but what happens when you can’t do that sharing in your land life? Where can you turn?

9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Published on November 5, 2018; last updated on January 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Books for boat owners and cruisers

Nine great books on everything from deciding to go cruising and how to do it to buying a boat and maintaining it, with a couple of “let’s dream about it” selections too.

🎧Building Cruising Skills: Googling

Published on November 4, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, Googling IS an essential cruising skill and a great one to be practicing as you’re in the pre-cruising learning phase.

Un-Rolled Egg Rolls

Published on November 3, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A taste of Asian that’s low carb (and gluten-free)? And no soy? YES, please! Even those who aren’t eating keto/LCHF will love this recipe.

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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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Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

June 19, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

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