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🎧Potlucks for Cruisers

Published on August 31, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make potlucks even more enjoyable for everyone with these two simply tips that you may not have thought of

🎧Land vs. Boat Provisioning

Published on August 28, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

In general, you cook the same on the boat that you do on land. The provisioning thing, though? There are some key differences!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Published on August 25, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Quick and delicious appetizer made from ingredients that don’t require refrigeration. Great for spur-of-the-moment get-togethers!

🎧How To Choose Bottom Paint

Published on August 24, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? Lots of things go into determining that, and what works well for your buddy might not be right for you. Everything you need to know.

🎧How to Store Eggs without Refrigeration

Published on August 19, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

🎧Tips for Going to a Boat Show

Published on August 17, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How can you make the most of your time at a boat show? Learn how to make a plan for the show so that you do everything you want.

How can you make the most of your time at a boat show? Learn how to make a plan for the show so that you do everything you want.

🎧Why We Cruise

Published on August 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

Magma Newport II Infrared Grill Review

Published on August 13, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat grill is not cheap, and I'd resisted buying a good one. When I finally bought the Magma Newport II Infrared, I couldn't believe how much better it was!

A boat grill is not cheap, and I’d resisted buying a good one. When I finally bought the Magma Newport II Infrared, I couldn’t believe how much better it was!

🎧Anchoring for Squalls

Published on August 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you prepare for an unexpected squall? Can you? Sure you can! Tips for anchoring.

How do you prepare for an unexpected squall? Can you? Sure you can! Tips for anchoring.

🎧Project Creep

Published on August 7, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

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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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