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🎧 How Do You Decide to Go Cruising?

Published on March 20, 2018; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Nica Waters

You've sorta talked about cruising for a while. But how do you really decide to do it?

You’ve sorta talked about cruising for a while. But how do you really decide to do it?

TaLii Towels: Boat-Friendly Towels That Can Be Personalized

Published on March 19, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fast-drying towels are a must on a boat, and TaLii towels are wonderful in that regard. Bonus: they can be laser embroidered with your boat name or logo!

Fast-drying towels are a must on a boat, and TaLii towels are wonderful in that regard. Bonus: they can be laser embroidered with your boat name or logo!

🎧The Things You’ll Miss

Published on March 18, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

The decision to trade one thing for another is the subject of Lin Pardey's first podcast, and as always she has great insight on the decisions you have to make.

The decision to trade one thing for another is the subject of Lin Pardey’s first podcast, and as always she has great insight on the decisions you have to make.

🎧Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

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

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

Do You Need a Watermaker?

Published on March 14, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase.

Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase.

🎧Fit2Sail: An Introduction

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

Is being fit to sail a matter of physical strength or are there other qualities needed to be fit to head out cruising? Nica Waters introduces her podcast.

Is being fit to sail a matter of physical strength or are there other qualities needed to be fit to head out cruising? Nica Waters introduces her podcast.

Cruising Stories: Elena | Sailing Kittiwake

Published on March 12, 2018; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's it REALLY like to cruise on a tight budget and try to make money as you go? Elena's Cruising Story tells it as it is.

What’s it REALLY like to cruise on a tight budget and try to make money as you go? Elena’s Cruising Story tells it as it is.

🎧You’ll Never Be Ready

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

Making the transition from "preparing to cruise" to actually cruising can be tough. It's filled with so many unknowns! Tips for casting off the dock lines!

Making the transition from “preparing to cruise” to actually cruising can be tough. It’s filled with so many unknowns! Tips for casting off the dock lines!

🎧How Big a Boat Do I Need?

Published on March 6, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster.

Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster.

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.

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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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Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

October 9, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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