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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.

🎧How I Cruise with Diabetes

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

A diagnosis of diabetes can be daunting, to say the least. But it doesn’t have to derail your cruising plans. Here’s how I’m doing it.

🎧 Boat Show Hangover

Published on October 30, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s not the painkillers that make returning from the show so tough – it’s the different world you’re inhabiting. Learn why boat shows are worth it!

The Mental Aspect of Cruising

Published on October 29, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising is mentally challenging. There are so many new things to be learning, to be coping with. Seven helpful ways to deal with the stress and make cruising enjoyable.

🎧 Navigation Tools

Published on October 28, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

After a lifetime of cruising with sextant and hand-bearing compass, Lin Pardey goes cruising with GPS and compares the experience. Is GPS really safer, or just easier?

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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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Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book

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If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

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