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In the Laundry Room

Published on February 20, 2017; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people's time and laundry. The unwritten rules really aren't that tough!

Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . .

Real-Life Galley Storage

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

What do galley storage areas on a boat look like in real life? A photo tour of the lockers on our boat just as they really are!

Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison

Published on February 15, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We've had great times in both, but they're very different!

Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We’ve had great times in both, but they’re very different!

How Much Does It Cost to Cruise?

Published on February 13, 2017; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How how much it will cost you to cruise on your boat? Use this guide to determine the factors that set your expenses and how to make a budget that works for you as long as you live on your boat.

Cruising with Kids

Published on February 10, 2017; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we're cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!

Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we’re cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!

🎧Operational Info

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There's so much to remember on a boat. All the settings, what's what. We don't even try to remember it all . . .

There’s so much to remember on a boat. All the settings, what’s what. We don’t even try to remember it all . . .

🎧How Much Water Per Day?

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how much water you use per day on your boat? How much will you need for your trip?

Do you know how much water you use per day on your boat? How much will you need for your trip?

🎧Don’t Blindly Follow Experts

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It's great to get opinions and ideas from other people . . . but don't blindly follow their recommendations if they don't make sense for you!

It’s great to get opinions and ideas from other people . . . but don’t blindly follow their recommendations if they don’t make sense for you!

Cruising and Prescriptions

Published on January 12, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising -- whether in the US or abroad.

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad.

Connecting GX2200 VHF/AIS to Garmin Chartplotter

Published on January 2, 2017; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to connect a Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with GPS and AIS receiver to a Garmin chartplotter. Wiring and device settings.

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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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🎧Roam Device Review – Monitor Your Boat from Afar

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