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🎧 A Good Choice for Boat Sheets

Published on January 18, 2025; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don’t have properly fitted sheets. So what are your options? Here’s a good one we’ve found. 

5 Tips for Baking Bread on a Boat

Published on January 16, 2025; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Baking bread on a boat isn’t all that difficult. And these 5 tips will make it even easier. Plus I share bonus tips from other cruisers.

🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard

Published on January 11, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

Potato Mashers for Use on a Boat

Published on January 9, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good potato mashers provide great results on a boat without electricity. Here are the pros and cons of several. And my first choice.

🎧Protective Knee Pads for Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on June 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Knee pads for boat work are a great investment. Find out what we used and which features make them work so well.

Boat Grill Recommendations

Published on January 2, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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In need of a new grill for the boat? Here’s what TBG readers recommend

What Documents Do I Need on a Boat? A Complete Guide for Boaters

Published on January 1, 2025; last updated on January 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What boat documents to you need to keep on board? And how do you organize them? It’s the perfect time to get your docs in order now.

🎧Hope Fleet

Published on December 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Hope Fleet offers cruisers a chance to help people in our cruising grounds. Learn more here.

How To Disinfect Your Boat With Bleach

Published on December 26, 2024; last updated on December 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How to disinfect your boat with bleach–the correct solution, some things not to do, and other helpful info.

🎧Great Cutting Board for the Boat Galley

Published on December 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cutting board on your boat doesn’t only protect your counter and knives. It has to stay put. Here’s one that does.

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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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🎧Checking Into a Marina – Here’s How

November 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Checking into a marina is something you never do on land. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy and productive.

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Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

November 20, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

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🎧How to Deal with Sick Crew on the Boat

November 15, 2025 By Nica Waters

Having sick crew on a boat is never fun. The good news is that cruising is generally a healthy lifestyle. But if the worst happens, here’s what to do.

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