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How to Stay in Touch While Cruising

Published on July 3, 2024; last updated on July 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How do you stay in touch while cruising? Luckily, there are many options, no matter your style of checking in.

🎧Prepping to Store the Boat

Published on June 29, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Prepping a boat for storage in the yard takes some thought. Here are 3 categories to consider.

Thermos Cooking

Published on June 27, 2024; last updated on November 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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11 keys for successful Thermos cooking plus 2 Thermos recipes – how to save energy and keep heat out of the kitchen

Cruising Reality vs Social Media

Published on June 26, 2024; last updated on July 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Cruising reality may differ from your expectations. Especially if you follow cruisers on social media. Here’s why.

🎧Should You Use Silicone or Nylon Tools in the Galley?

Published on June 22, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you know if you should use nylon or silicone tools on your galley nonstick pots? Here are a few tips.

Pressure Cookers in a Boat Kitchen

Published on June 20, 2024; last updated on June 19, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many cruisers rely on pressure cookers. Here are five important considerations in buying a pressure cooker and a few options to consider.

Should You Sell Your Home When You Go Cruising?

Published on June 19, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Should you sell your home when you go cruising? That depends. And surprisingly, boat insurance can be a prime factor.

🎧Boat Work in Exotic Locations 

Published on June 15, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yes, it’s a cliche. But with some truth. Cruising is often preparing things in exotic locations.

You Can Only Buy What the Store Sells

Published on June 12, 2024; last updated on June 10, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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You can only buy what the store sells. So how do you provision when you don’t know what you can get from port to port? Some tips.

🎧Good Options for Feeding your Boat Dog

Published on June 8, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feeding your boat dog has unique issues. Here’s what we fed our boat dog. And what might work for yours.

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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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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

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Seasickness? What You Need to Know

May 15, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.

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🎧Galley Strap Dangers. What Boat Owners Need to Know.

May 10, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Galley strap dangers don’t get much attention in boating discussions. Here are a few things to consider before you use them for your boat.

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