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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

🎧Boat Cooking IS Different

Published on October 16, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cooking on a boat just isn't quite the same as cooking ashore. Listen in for tips and tricks to easily cope with some of the biggest differences.

Cooking on a boat just isn’t quite the same as cooking ashore. Listen in for tips and tricks to easily cope with some of the biggest differences.

Raymarine Instrument Repair

Published on October 13, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a RayMarine/Raytheon or Autohelm instrument or autopilot repaired? Dan Gerhardt can repair many items that companies say can't be fixed

Need a RayMarine/Raytheon or Autohelm instrument or autopilot repaired? Dan Gerhardt can repair many items that companies say can’t be fixed

🎧Intro to Cooking on a Boat

Published on October 10, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can argue that cooking is cooking, but there are some big differences about cooking on a boat. Tips to make a smooth transition!

You can argue that cooking is cooking, but there are some big differences about cooking on a boat. Tips to make a smooth transition!

Boat Window Screens

Published on October 8, 2016; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!

🎧Tips for Buying Galley Gear

Published on September 30, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for more tips and things to consider when outfitting your galley . . . make your first purchases be the lasting purchases!

Listen in for more tips and things to consider when outfitting your galley . . . make your first purchases be the lasting purchases!

What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?

Published on September 27, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

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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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