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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?

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

🎧Sunsetters on the Water

Published on July 28, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we've discovered over the years 😎

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we’ve discovered over the years 😎

Hurricane Prep: Storing Things Below

Published on July 26, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two important things to remember when you are preparing your boat for a hurricane and stowing everything that was on the deck of your boat down below.

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It's a big change on every level -- new bed, new "home," new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

🎧Do I Need a Windlass?

Published on July 21, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you're full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider.

You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you’re full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider.

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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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