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Organizing Bags without Cardboard

Published on December 27, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here's how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

🎧 Living Aboard Through Filthy Projects

Published on December 26, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects -- DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects — DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!

🎧What To Always Carry in the Dinghy

Published on December 17, 2016; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

We love to go dinghy exploring! But we always have some basic safety gear with us just in case of a motor or medical problem. Listen in:

We love to go dinghy exploring! But we always have some basic safety gear with us just in case of a motor or medical problem. Listen in:

When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

Published on December 15, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results.

Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2

Published on December 12, 2016; last updated on January 27, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers!

🎧What’s a Day Like?

Published on December 7, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

So what's a day at anchor really like when you are cruising full time? Is it like a day of vacation or nothing but work? Don't you get bored? Listen in --

So what’s a day at anchor really like when you are cruising full time? Is it like a day of vacation or nothing but work? Don’t you get bored? Listen in —

American Press Coffee Maker

Published on December 3, 2016; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The American Press Coffee Maker -- no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away -- just delicious coffee!

The American Press Coffee Maker — no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away — just delicious coffee!

🎧Geezer Cruising

Published on December 2, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks -- geezers -- are out here too. How we make it work.

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks — geezers — are out here too. How we make it work.

Crystal Wine Glasses

Published on November 29, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, it's possible to use real crystal wine glasses on a boat. Royal Stabilis has created a no-slip, no tip and break resistant set to bring a touch of elegance to any boat.

Yes, it’s possible to use real crystal wine glasses on a boat. Royal Stabilis has created a no-slip, no tip and break resistant set to bring a touch of elegance to any boat.

🎧 Improving Boat Ventilation

Published on November 28, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for 5 ways we significantly improved our boat's ventilation, making it much nicer to live at anchor during the hot months!

Listen in for 5 ways we significantly improved our boat’s ventilation, making it much nicer to live at anchor during the hot months!

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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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