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6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4

Published on August 23, 2017; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid arguments aboard by allowing different methods.

No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?

Isotherm Cruise 130 Refrigerator

Published on August 19, 2017; last updated on January 10, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

A report on our Isotherm Cruise 130 boat refrigerator after using it for two years. Overall grade: B. Read why.

A report on our Isotherm Cruise 130 boat refrigerator after using it for two years. Overall grade: B. Read why.

🎧Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)

Published on August 19, 2017; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig's wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff.

I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig’s wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff.

🎧Quarantine Flag

Published on August 18, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quartantine flag? What's that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in!

Quartantine flag? What’s that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in!

Smartphone Communication Apps

Published on August 16, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.

Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.

Dyson Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Published on August 14, 2017; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.

We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.

🎧Notes at the Helm

Published on August 11, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tides, bridges, bail out locations . . . how do you remember it all? And make sure that everyone else knows it too? Listen in for our solution.

Tides, bridges, bail out locations . . . how do you remember it all? And make sure that everyone else knows it too? Listen in for our solution.

Hurricane: Stay On the Boat or Not?

Published on August 9, 2017; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying on a boat during a hurricane is NOT recommended. But sometimes it’s the “least bad” alternative. What we learned from Hurricane Marty.

Passagemaking and Sleep

Published on August 7, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning your first overnight passage? Wondering what it'll really be like . . . and how you'll sleep? Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Planning your first overnight passage? Wondering what it’ll really be like . . . and how you’ll sleep? Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

🎧Eating Street Food

Published on August 4, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Food carts and street food -- part of the travel experience. What's safe to eat and what's not?

Food carts and street food — part of the travel experience. What’s safe to eat and what’s not?

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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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