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🎧 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!

🎧Galley Design

Published on November 20, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

🎧Making Boat Cards

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

Boat cards are an easy way to exchange info with friends you meet along the way as you cruise. What to include and how to make them.

Boat cards are an easy way to exchange info with friends you meet along the way as you cruise. What to include and how to make them.

🎧Boat Details Document

Published on November 7, 2016; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who can remember what model of everything they have on the boat? Create a “Boat Details” document and never wonder again!

Who can remember what model of everything they have on the boat? Create a “Boat Details” document and never wonder again!

Galleyware Nesting Pan Set

Published on November 4, 2016; last updated on March 25, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great nesting pan set -- with numerous options as to number of pans and stainless/non-stick -- at a budget-friendly price!

A great nesting pan set — with numerous options as to number of pans and stainless/non-stick — at a budget-friendly price!

🎧The Need for Checking Instrument Accuracy

Published on October 29, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We rely on our instruments for accurate information. But do you know if they REALLY were set up correctly? Ours weren't!

We rely on our instruments for accurate information. But do you know if they REALLY were set up correctly? Ours weren’t!

Homeschool Teacher

Published on October 27, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird's new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids!

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird’s new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids!

🎧Choosing a Boat Name

Published on October 22, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your new boat needs a name . . . is there anything you should consider? Listen in to a story of living with a less-than-great name for our first boat, and how we chose the name for our second boat!

Your new boat needs a name . . . is there anything you should consider? Listen in to a story of living with a less-than-great name for our first boat, and how we chose the name for our second boat!

Ant Infestation

Published on October 20, 2016; last updated on September 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn't make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good.

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn’t make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good.

Easy Storage Drawers

Published on October 18, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran

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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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Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book

July 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.

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July 26, 2025 By Nica Waters

If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

Coast Guard Documentation – Need to Knows

July 24, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat documented by the Coast Guard? Should it be? Here’s what you need to know about documenting your cruising boat.

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