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An Easier Way to Troubleshoot

Published on July 16, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all hate when there's a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today's tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

We all hate when there’s a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today’s tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

🎧How NOT to Lose Your Dinghy

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

Seeing no dinghy where you left it is the worst feeling. It's not only a big financial loss, it's a loss of mobility. In my latest podcast, I discuss 14 simple things you can do to avoid this heartache.

Seeing no dinghy where you left it is the worst feeling. It’s not only a big financial loss, it’s a loss of mobility.

In my latest podcast, I discuss 14 simple things you can do to avoid this heartache.

🎧Catching Water

Published on July 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

🎧Overcoming Fear and Gaining Confidence

Published on July 8, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Being prepared for offshore cruising not only means having gear to handle heavy weather, but also gaining confidence to face your first storm at sea.

Being prepared for offshore cruising not only means having gear to handle heavy weather, but also gaining confidence to face your first storm at sea.

🎧Practicing Skills for Cruising

Published on July 7, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What can you do leading up to your cruising adventure to make the first year learning curve a little less daunting? Practice some non-sailing skills that you'll be needing!

What can you do leading up to your cruising adventure to make the first year learning curve a little less daunting? Practice some non-sailing skills that you’ll be needing!

🎧Boating Friendships

Published on July 3, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Friendships formed on the water are special. Is it the people or the circumstances? Nica explores a few of the many amazing friendships formed by time on the water.

Friendships formed on the water are special. Is it the people or the circumstances? Nica explores a few of the many amazing friendships formed by time on the water.

VertiGrille

Published on July 2, 2018; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need more room on your way-too-small boat grill? The VertiGrille is like having a grill extender!

Need more room on your way-too-small boat grill? The VertiGrille is like having a grill extender!

🎧Talking to Elena & Ryan of Sailing Kittiwake

Published on July 1, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Elena on Kittiwake

Mike McDowell, formerly of Boat Radio, interviews Elena and Ryan from Sailing Kittiwake. Hear where they’ve been, how they fund it, and whether they recommend this lifestyle.

Mike McDowell, formerly of Boat Radio, interviews Elena and Ryan from Sailing Kittiwake. Hear where they’ve been, how they fund it, and whether they recommend this lifestyle.

🎧Electric Galley Appliances

Published on June 29, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it really feasible to have electric appliances in your galley? In this episode of The Boat Galley Podcast, I look at the things you need to consider in deciding what's right for you.

Is it really feasible to have electric appliances in your galley? In this episode of The Boat Galley Podcast, I look at the things you need to consider in deciding what’s right for you.

🎧What Type of Dinghy?

Published on June 26, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed.

The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed.

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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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