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Provisioning without a Car

Published on March 5, 2018; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How in the world do you go grocery shopping or, worse yet, a really big stock-up without a car? Five alternatives for you.

🎧Sleeping on Passage

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

Sleeping on passage is essential for safety and enjoyment. But being able to do it is harder. Tips to make sleeping well easier!

Sleeping on passage is essential for safety and enjoyment. But being able to do it is harder. Tips to make sleeping well easier!

🎧Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Published on February 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?

Published on February 26, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much propane do you need to carry for your adventure? Rule of thumb and useful info for how much is really in that tank!

🎧Laundry Room Etiquette

Published on February 23, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nobody wants to spend all day in the laundry room. Some basic laundry etiquette means that everyone can do theirs with as little inconvenience as possible

Nobody wants to spend all day in the laundry room. Some basic laundry etiquette means that everyone can do theirs with as little inconvenience as possible

🎧Provisioning Practice

Published on February 20, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Provisioning skills you can gain while still living on land. Not all boat skills are related to navigation and repair -- planning for cooking aboard is important too!

Provisioning skills you can gain while still living on land. Not all boat skills are related to navigation and repair — planning for cooking aboard is important too!

🎧Turkish Evil Eyes

Published on February 16, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's a Turkish Evil Eye and why do so many boats sport them? Learn all about them here.

What’s a Turkish Evil Eye and why do so many boats sport them? Learn all about them here.

🎧When Does Cruising Really Start?

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

How do you define what's "really" cruising? There are as many definitions as cruisers and here Nica Waters gives some pointers on what it means to be cruising.

How do you define what’s “really” cruising? There are as many definitions as cruisers and here Nica Waters gives some pointers on what it means to be cruising.

Easy Smooth Hummus Recipe

Published on February 12, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A ridiculously easy recipe for super-smooth hummus without using electrical appliances. A wonderful treat from ingredients that don't have to be refrigerated.

A ridiculously easy recipe for super-smooth hummus without using electrical appliances. A wonderful treat from ingredients that don’t have to be refrigerated.

🎧Organizing the Galley on a Charter

Published on February 9, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where to start in organizing the boxes of provisions you bring aboard for a bareboat charter. A solid strategy to make sure you end up with everything you need for your meals aboard.

Where to start in organizing the boxes of provisions you bring aboard for a bareboat charter. A solid strategy to make sure you end up with everything you need for your meals aboard.

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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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