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🎧Avoiding Trips from Hell

Published on July 7, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

Published on July 5, 2017; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prepping for a hurricane on your boat? Reducing windage is key, particularly if you’re at a dock, on the hard, or tied to mangroves where you won’t even nominally be head to wind. What you need to know.

🎧First Aid Kit for a Boat

Published on June 30, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you're away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.

When you’re away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.

You CAN Do It

Published on June 26, 2017; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I get it. Trying something new can be intimidating. That's true even after ten years of viving aboard and cruising. But I've discovered that I can do a lot more than I think I can!

I get it. Trying something new can be intimidating. That’s true even after ten years of living aboard and cruising. But I’ve discovered that I can do a lot more than I think I can!

🎧 Hi! An Introduction

Published on June 23, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go --

I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go —

Endless Breeze 12-Volt Fan

Published on June 21, 2017; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

At anchor or on a mooring, the Endless Breeze box fan provides extra cooling on super-hot days or when working in areas without permanently-mounted fans.

At anchor or on a mooring, the Endless Breeze box fan provides extra cooling on super-hot days or when working in areas without permanently-mounted fans.

Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Published on June 18, 2017; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane prep checklist for your boat will reduce stress if a storm is headed your way and can help get your hurricane plan approved. FREE download.

🎧Is a Project Boat a Good FIRST Boat?

Published on June 16, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

First-time boat buyers are often seduced by fixer-uppers, aka "project boats." Unfortunately, it takes a considerable amount of experience to evaluate the possibilities and do the work.

First-time boat buyers are often seduced by fixer-uppers, aka “project boats.” Unfortunately, it takes a considerable amount of experience to evaluate the possibilities and do the work.

Safety from the Top of the Mast

Published on June 14, 2017; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When someone goes up the mast, we think -- logically -- of their safety. But we also have to think about those on deck. Simple safety precautions.

When someone goes up the mast, we think — logically — of their safety. But we also have to think about those on deck. Simple safety precautions.

Better Window Covers

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

Big windows in a boat are wonderful for providing views but can really heat up the inside. Regular shades work most of the year, but better window shades can lower interior temps by 10°. Just 5 minutes and less than $20!

Big windows in a boat are wonderful for providing views but can really heat up the inside. Regular shades work most of the year, but better window shades can lower interior temps by 10°. Just 5 minutes and less than $20!

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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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