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🎧 The Precision of Boat Space

Published on May 1, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

We’re used to thinking BIG. But boats demand small, precise, exact – and an inch can be as big as a mile, especially when renovating!

We’re used to thinking BIG. But boats demand small, precise, exact – and an inch can be as big as a mile, especially when renovating!

An Easier Way to Splice Double Braid

Published on April 30, 2018; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A step-by-step guide to splicing double braid line.

Make your own fid and have an easier time with your next double braid eye splice. Learning from the local rigging shop!

🎧Two Clues

Published on April 29, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Is cruising different on a smaller, simpler boat? Obviously yes, in the boat. But in other ways as well? See what Lin Pardey has to say about the consequences of "go small, go simple, go now."

Is cruising different on a smaller, simpler boat? Obviously yes, in the boat. But in other ways as well? See what Lin Pardey has to say about the consequences of “go small, go simple, go now.”

🎧7 Things When You’re Preparing for a Hurricane

Published on April 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Maybe a hurricane will hit, maybe it won't. Maybe it'll weaken. Seven things to really take to heart when preparing for a possible hurricane.

Maybe a hurricane will hit, maybe it won’t. Maybe it’ll weaken. Seven things to really take to heart when preparing for a possible hurricane.

🎧Privacy on Board

Published on April 24, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever worry about how to maintain your alone time on a boat? There are a few tricks – and a surprising way to think about it. Listen along as Nica shares some tips you can implement on your boat too!

Ever worry about how to maintain your alone time on a boat? There are a few tricks – and a surprising way to think about it. Listen along as Nica shares some tips you can implement on your boat too!

The Courage to Try Something New

Published on April 23, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising itself may be new, and it's made up of all sorts of individual items that are going to be "something new" too. Preparing for the challenge of doing all sorts of new things.

Cruising itself may be new, and it’s made up of all sorts of individual items that are going to be “something new” too. Preparing for the challenge of doing all sorts of new things.

🎧Using Propane on a Boat

Published on April 20, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to operate a propane stove? It’s not difficult, but it IS different. Learn the ins and outs before your first time cooking on one!

Do you know how to operate a propane stove? It’s not difficult, but it IS different. Learn the ins and outs before your first time cooking on one!

🎧A Day Aboard Totem

Published on April 17, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Cruising days generally involve life – cooking, eating, adventuring, fixing things. See how one day played out for 9 people on board Sailing Totem.

Cruising days generally involve life – cooking, eating, adventuring, fixing things. See how one day played out for 9 people on board Totem.

🎧The Joys of Sailing

Published on April 15, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Just because you’re an accomplished sailor doesn’t mean you don’t have things to learn. Join Lin Pardey as she takes us along with her on an afternoon spent messing about on Felicity, her Hereshoff 12.5.

Just because you’re an accomplished sailor doesn’t mean you don’t have things to learn. Join Lin Pardey as she takes us along with her on an afternoon spent messing about on Felicity, her Hereshoff 12.5.

🎧It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

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

Having an alcohol policy on your boat can lead to having more fun in your cruising, not less, we learned.

Having an alcohol policy on your boat can lead to having more fun in your cruising, not less, we learned.

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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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