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Favorite Weather Apps

Published on July 17, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas.

Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas.

🎧Is Your Lifesling Ready?

Published on July 14, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't assume that important safety gear -- such as your Lifesling -- is ready to go. Check it periodically -- and immediately if you bought a used boat!

Don’t assume that important safety gear — such as your Lifesling — is ready to go. Check it periodically — and immediately if you bought a used boat!

Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you see a hurricane heading towards you, how much time do you have for hurricane prep? Step-by-step way to determine when you need to be ready.

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they're expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

🎧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.

🎧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 October 1, 2025 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.

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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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🎧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

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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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🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

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What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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