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🎧Unexpected Happenings

Published on December 4, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A land base can be an encumberance of budget and worry. Do you have one before you go cruising?

A land base can be an encumberance of budget and worry. Do you have one before you go cruising?

🎧 How to Store Veggies Outside the Fridge

Published on December 3, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

All the details on how to buy and store fresh veggies where there is no or limited refrigeration. Buying tips and storage methods.

All the details on how to buy and store fresh veggies where there is no or limited refrigeration. Buying tips and storage methods.

Should I Go Cruising?

Published on December 3, 2018; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you. The decision is highly personal; go into it with your eyes wide open.

🎧Ten Things that are Great on a Boat

Published on December 2, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

These ten items will take living on a boat from “okay” to “WOW! I love this!” Things to make it more comfortable and more fun.

Keto/LCHF Tuna Bruschetta

Published on December 1, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

This delicious way to prepare fish will please everyone. No one has to know that it’s low carb, keto, gluten-free and optionally dairy-free. They’ll just say “can I have more?”

🎧Going Outside Your Comfort Zone

Published on November 30, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Going outside your comfort zone is a constant in cruising. Develop this important skill before you cast off the docklines. Here's how.

Going outside your comfort zone is a constant in cruising. Develop this important skill before you cast off the docklines. Here’s how.

🎧How To Rebed a Leaky Deck Prism

Published on November 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever wonder just how to deal with a leaky deck fitting? You can do it yourself! Read all about one such project here!

Leaks are a part of life on any boat. They’re not only annoying but can lead to bigger problems down the line. Rebed your deck fittings now!

Where to Store the Ditch Bag

Published on November 26, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where and how to store your boat’s ditch bag so that you can grab it instantly, plus five tips so it’s ready for an emergency and will serve you well.

🎧Cooking When You Have Extra Crew Aboard

Published on November 25, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you split the galley duties, who pays for meals on shore, just some of the questions you have to consider when you invite extra crew on board

How do you split the galley duties? Who pays for meals on shore? Just some of the questions to consider when you invite extra crew on board.

Low-Carb/Keto Chili

Published on November 24, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chili is a cool weather staple and this version perfectly suits the needs of diabetics and those following a low-carb or keto way of eating. But everyone will love it!

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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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🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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

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